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Campaigners fear government could bow to building lobby
July 8, 2010
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreNew European laws should boost accessible travel by boat
July 7, 2010
Ian Streets
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.…
Read moreStevie Wonder’s Glastonbury access plea
July 1, 2010
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreNew Scottish law is step on road to better access to pubs
July 1, 2010
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreGovernment pledges improvements to wheelchair services
June 29, 2010
Ian Streets
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…
Read morePolling stations ‘little better on access’ nine years on
June 23, 2010
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreCouncil and Guide Dogs ‘will work together on shared streets plans’
June 21, 2010
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreDoctors admit people with learning difficulties face discrimination
June 21, 2010
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreMore than three guide dogs attacked every month, say researchers
June 16, 2010
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreEHRC calls for personal stories of harassment
June 13, 2010
Ian Streets
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is appealing to disabled people to come forward with evidence of their own experiences of disability-related intimidation and violence. The evidence call is…
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