disabled access Archives - Access & Mobility Professional

Speed Restrictions Imposed On National Rail Due To Hot Weather

73 railway stations selected for £300m disabled access upgrade

Travel & transport by Joe Peskett on April 4, 2019

Lifts and other specialist equipment will be installed at stations across the UK as part of an 'inclusive transport strategy' to aid passengers with limited mobility

Airport accessibility specialist boosts support for disabled passengers

Fundraising by Joe Peskett on February 19, 2019

OmniServ strikes partnership with charities Colostomy UK and QEF to improve airport experience for people living with disabilities

50% of disabled people from Channel Islands believe government can do more for equality

Access Surveys by Carly Hacon on December 7, 2018

Survey showed that some disabled islanders found going into or moving around buildings and facilities difficult

Online retailers urged to offer accessibility options as deliveries fail 3.4 million disabled consumers

Access Online by Carly Hacon on December 3, 2018

Citizens Advice found that 1 in 3 disabled people missed a delivery because they weren’t given enough time to get to the door

Disabled man ‘forced to build own makeshift ramp’ after DFG denial

Ramps by Joe Peskett on November 23, 2018

Ramp ‘thrown together’ for £150 after Northampton man is turned down for funding to adapt his home for disabled access

Scottish ministers under pressure to make over 100 stations accessible

Access Travel & transport by Joe Peskett on July 23, 2018

The Scottish Government is being pressured to launch a ‘major upgrade programme’ across the country’s rail network to improve disabled access for passengers after Labour obtained figures showing 104 Scottish railway stations are not fully