Foundations has launched a new research project designed to help social landlords support more of their residents to live in accessible homes.
The latest division to resume full operation is the company’s service department.
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A Department for Transport letter explained how buses and coaches performing rail replacement duties can apply for exemption from accessibility requirements until December 31.
The first weekly event is the Access Rating digital pub called the Access Rating Arms which happens every Friday at 7pm.
Tony Jennings became the first member of the public to use his mobility scooter to get on the train from the platform in Ulverston using a ramp.
Tthe new fleet, purchased by the Liverpool Combined Authority for Merseyrail, are currently being tested and delivered.
The project, which has won 3 year funding totalling £322K from City Bridge Trust’s Bridge to Work programme, is set to kick-off in April 2020.
It follows a select committee report which found that pavement parking was problematic for 95% of respondents who are visually impaired and 98% of wheelchair users.
It comes as a new government campaign launched this week to improve the journeys of disabled passengers on public transport.
Bus operator trentbarton is offering one-to-one training for disabled passengers. Its aim is to help wheelchair and mobility scooter users
