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Rough Guide to Accessible Britain celebrates UK’s best inclusive attractions

Access Solutions by Alex Douglas on August 10, 2020

According to research for the Rough Guide to Accessible Britain, 51% of people with a disability, or their carers, spend between two and five hours planning a day out and one in ten spend more than a day researching.

Trustpilot-style accessibility app puts out call for backing from community

Information technology by Sam Lewis on August 5, 2020

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The app allows users to rate an establishment based on its accessibility to disabled visitors

Disabled cyclists complete virtual ride on Route 66

Access Care home groups Solutions by Alex Douglas on August 4, 2020

The full-time wheelchair users hailed from Gloucestershire House in Cheltenham, Symonds House in Hertfordshire, St Bridget’s in West Sussex and Fryers House in Hampshire.

Portsmouth City Council to trial floating wheelchairs as part of accessibility work

Access Solutions by Alex Douglas on July 31, 2020

Portsmouth City Council is set to trial floating wheelchairs of part of an accessibility plan in the area. The plans

Accessibility shouldn’t be overlooked as venues rush to reopen, experts warn

Business Business Practice by Zoe Monk on July 14, 2020

Research reveals that 75% of disabled people have had to leave a physical store because they were unable to finish a purchase due to their disability.

New government data reveals accessible homes crisis for disabled people

Access Business Solutions by Alex Douglas on July 13, 2020

New data published from the government reveals the proportion of homes in England which are accessible and adapted for disabled and older people.  The statistics published yesterday from the English Housing Survey 2018/19 reveal that

Accessibility shouldn’t be abandoned in the rush to reopen, says Sigma

Access Business Solutions by Alex Douglas on July 7, 2020

Sigma, a user experience and digital agency, is calling for greater consideration in accessibility as stores are reopening post lockdown.

Local council calls for Government funding to aid inclusive reopening of city centre

Access Business Business Practice Solutions by Alex Douglas on July 6, 2020

The council is employing 12 city centre stewards who will help with advice and support for anyone who needs it, but also give personalised accessibility advice to people with disabilities.

Accessible homes study to aims to help longer independent living

Home Projects by Alex Douglas on June 8, 2020

A new research project has launched to help social landlords support more of their residents to live independently in accessible homes.

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.

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