Team will assist half a million customers with disabilities each year and can be reached on a new direct phone line
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Chief executive/harbour master Kevin Peach was inspired to add the facility after listening to a radio show item about the misery thousands of disabled people face if they need a WC away from home.
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Wolves’ registration was one of nine additions in August, a relatively quiet months by Changing Places’ standards.
‘Under One Roof’ will take place at SWG3 on September 18, and is the second of its kind following the success a similar event earlier this year.
The memorial had come under fire for lack of disability access, but Manchester City Council will now consider several suggestions to improve it.
The news comes just as a change has been made to allow those with hidden disabilities to become eligible for a permit in England.
