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Study looks into social landlords’ role in accessible homes

Business Uncategorized by Alex Douglas on June 1, 2020

Foundations has launched a new research project designed to help social landlords support more of their residents to live in accessible homes.

Regional Stakeholder Network set up to give disabled community a stronger voice

Best practice Business Practice Strategy by Alex Douglas on April 6, 2020

The Disability Unit has set up a Regional Stakeholder Network to help build a picture of the lived experience of disabled people in England.

Cabinet Office’s Disability Unit works on new ‘national strategy’ to remove barriers

Editor's Choice by Alex Douglas on April 3, 2020

The Cabinet Office’s Disability Unit is working across government and with disabled people to develop a National Strategy for Disabled

Centre for Accessible Environments secures £322k to transform employment prospects for young disabled Londoners

Business by Alex Douglas on March 16, 2020

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.

British Airways paves way to inclusive innovation future with autonomous mobility device trial

Business Strategy by Alex Douglas on March 2, 2020

The company describes the move as a continuation of its aim to become the airline of choice for customers with both hidden and visible disabilities.

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Business Disability Forum calls for more joined-up policy following DfT campaign drive

Business Strategy Travel & transport by Alex Douglas on February 26, 2020

The calls come in response to the launch of the Department of Transport’s ‘it’s everyone’s journey’ campaign and it’s Inclusive Transport Leaders Scheme.

DfT launches accessibility campaign in bid to improve disabled passengers’ journeys

Access Projects Solutions Travel & transport by Alex Douglas on February 25, 2020

The enhancements - funded through the Access for All programme - will include new lifts, accessible toilets and customer information screens.

DVSA confirms driving test changes in boost for accessibility

Access Solutions by Alex Douglas on February 20, 2020

The agency outlined its hope to help people with reading and learning disabilities as well as developmental conditions.

Greene King pubs roll out fresh disability signage in accessibility awareness push

Access Solutions by Alex Douglas on February 19, 2020

The rollout will cover 1,700 Greene King pubs, offices and distributions centres.

‘Humiliated’ student considers legal action over lack of disabled access at Hull Uni

Access Solutions by Alex Douglas on February 18, 2020

A Hull University student who uses a wheelchair has said she considered taking legal action over the lack of disabled

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