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Campaigner wins right to appeal over kerb heights
August 16, 2023
Ian Streets
A disability campaigner has won the right to take her case to the Court of Appeal in a legal battle over the Department for Transport's minimum kerb height guidance. Highways…
Read moreCharity kayak challenge promotes sporting inclusion
August 10, 2023
Ian Streets
A man born without fully formed arms and legs has completed a charity kayak challenge of more than 100 miles along the River Thames. The BBC reported that John Willis…
Read moreCall for airlines to show empathy over charges for disabled travellers
August 3, 2023
Ian Streets
Major airlines are charging some disabled passengers double to fly from the UK, according to research carried out by the BBC. The organisation reported that nearly 30 carriers contacted during…
Read moreOpening up buildings while also keeping secrets
August 1, 2023
Ian Streets
Accessibility is all about putting people first, even in places where you might not find many people at all. Shopping centres and sports arenas need to be accessible to the…
Read moreGovernment invites views on Disability Action Plan
July 24, 2023
Ian Streets
The government has launched a consultation on a new Disability Action Plan which it says will make disabled people’s lives easier. In its announcement the government says its proposals include…
Read moreRIBA report seeks to embed inclusive design
July 18, 2023
Ian Streets
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is promoting the need for inclusive design with a new report which seeks to empower stakeholders from architects and clients to operators. The…
Read moreArcher on target to compete in major tournament
July 10, 2023
Ian Streets
A woman who took up archery after a series of strokes caused her to lose her eyesight has qualified for a major international tournament. The BBC reported that Trish Gracesmith…
Read moreSurvey highlights need to make workplaces inclusive
June 27, 2023
Ian Streets
A major survey into the workplace experiences of disabled people has found they are still waiting too long for the adjustments they need to reduce or remove the barriers they…
Read moreMagistrates call for accessibility audit of courts
June 21, 2023
Ian Streets
Three-quarters of magistrates courts in England and Wales are inadequately accessible for people with disabilities, according to a report in The Guardian. The newspaper reports that a lack of ramps…
Read moreFCA urged to act over impact of bank closures
June 16, 2023
Ian Streets
A leading regional newspaper says wholesale closure of bank branches has had harmful consequences for communities across Britain. Greg Wright, award-winning Deputy Business Editor of the Yorkshire Post, used the…
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