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Campaigners fear government will water down Equality Act
Campaigners fear that delays in bringing forward key elements of the Equality Act could mean the coalition government is planning to water down parts of the legislation. The government announced…
Campaigners fear government could bow to building lobby
Campaigners fear the government could bow to pressure from the house-building lobby and delay the implementation of compulsory accessibility and adaptability standards for all new homes. The Foundation for Lifetime…
New European laws should boost accessible travel by boat
New laws approved by MEPs should make it easier for disabled people across Europe to travel by boat, and could also mean new rights to accessible bus and coach travel.…
Stevie Wonder’s Glastonbury access plea
Soul legend Stevie Wonder has delivered a plea to “make the world more accessible”, at the end of his headlining appearance at the Glastonbury music festival. The singer-songwriter, who is…
New Scottish law is step on road to better access to pubs
A new law which could improve access to pubs and clubs in Scotland has been passed by the Scottish Parliament. The law will force bars to provide details of their…
Government pledges improvements to wheelchair services
The government has admitted there are “unacceptable” variations in the quality of wheelchair services across the country. Paul Burstow, the Liberal Democrat care services minister, said many disabled people experienced…
Polling stations ‘little better on access’ nine years on
The proportion of polling stations that reached a basic level of accessibility at May’s general election was only slightly higher than the last election five years ago, according to a…
Council and Guide Dogs ‘will work together on shared streets plans’
A high-profile court case has been put on hold after a council agreed to work with disability organisations on its plans for a controversial “shared streets” development in London’s tourist…
Doctors admit people with learning difficulties face discrimination
Almost half of doctors – and more than a third of nurses – believe people with learning difficulties receive poorer healthcare than the rest of the population, according to a…
More than three guide dogs attacked every month, say researchers
New research has found that more than three guide dog every month in the UK are being attacked by other dogs. The research, published in the magazine Veterinary Record, found…
