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…The Sheffield University Theatre Company (SUTCo) has opened a consultation into the effectiveness of accessible performances of their theatre productions. Ahead of upcoming shows in the spring semester, Welfare and Inclusions Officer Sophie Layton…
…Disability Rights UK (DRUK) reports that it has joined forces with nine other organisations in coalition to campaign for accessible housing under the banner ‘HoME – Housing Made for Everyone’. HoME has written an open letter to…
/blog/new-home-group-demands-next-government-increase-accessible-housing-2019-11-29
…A bus driver in Paris who ordered his passengers off to let a wheelchair user on his vehicle has been praised by disability groups. Francois Le Berre, who has multiple sclerosis, was in danger of being left stranded at his stop when the other…
/blog/bus-driver-praised-for-action-on-accessibility-2018-10-31
…A Sheffield mother has set up a blog designed to ensure families can enjoy accessible days out and to encourage all amenities to ensure accessibility is at the front of their minds. The Trips With A Tot community group was set up two years ago to…
…The Electoral Commission has called for changes to allow disabled people to register and cast their votes with more ease in their new report Elections for Everyone . This report calls on the UK governments, political parties and those who run…
/blog/make-voting-an-accessible-experience-for-everyone-2021-04-22
…Disabled rambler Debbie North will be seeing the sights near Sheffield later this year as she leads an accessible and wheelchair-friendly adventure in the Peak District. Debbie, who lives in Cumbria, was a keen hill walker until a spinal condition…
…in the UK there is an overwhelming business-case to have an accessible and inclusive organisation and workforce, offering appeal to hundreds of potential customers. After attending a workshop, staff will: • Understand how to overcome customer…
…Since 2016 all organisations that provide NHS care and / or publicly-funded adult social care are legally required to follow the Accessible Information Standard . The Standard sets out a specific, consistent approach to identifying, recording,…
/blog/is-the-accessible-information-standard-working--2021-09-13
…Sheffield please take note ! Forever Edinburgh has launched a brand-new ‘Edinburgh: Accessible Highlights Guide’ in partnership with award-winning Edinburgh-based disabled access charity, Euan’s Guide. The guide highlights the Scottish…
…The National Trust at Longshaw ,on the south west outskirts of Sheffield ,are applying for a Veolia grant to fund a new accessible woodland path. The existing route from the main car park to the visitor facilities (café, toilets, main visitor area…
/blog/national-trust-seeks-your-support-to-create-an-accessible-woodland-path-at-longshaw-2016-07-20