Bears Disability Access ends first national league campaign on high
Warwickshire Access ended their season on a winning note after competing in the national disability league for the first time. The team – whic…
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Seamless inclusion – Columnist, Melissa Cassidy
Put yourself in my shoes - it’s late July, you’re in a shopping centre and you’re looking for a nice pair of jeans to wear to university but unfortunat…
Bournemouth Hotel Wins Institute of Hospitality Award for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Employer of the Year 2024
Bournemouth’s renowned Marsham Court Hotel has been honored with the prestigious Gregory De La Peña-Hall FIH Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging…
Hoe Grange Holidays Wins Top National Award for Accessible & Inclusive Tourism
Hoe Grange Holidays, a beacon of accessibility nestled in the Derbyshire Peak District, has been honoured with the prestigious gold award for Accessibl…
Nights Out
For many people, the end of the week is a signal to let go of their stresses; the chance to let their hair down and relax. Here, Lauren Hunter takes u…
BBC Ability
BBC Ability is one of the staff-led networks at the BBC, run by disabled people,for disabled people. It’s one of nine staff networks across the organi…
Unlocking the Power of Inclusion: Naidex 2024 Registration Now Open
Naidex, the National Accessibility, Inclusion & Disability Expo, is thrilled to announce that registration for its highly anticipated 2024 edition…
Where Luxury Meets Accessibility
Discover Louis Lodge, the latest development by Abbeytown Ltd, a trusted developer with 35 years of experience in crafting exceptional prope…
New training set to get more disabled talent and crew working in UK TV
Coronation Street star Cherylee Houston and Julie Fernandez of The Office are backing a new bid to get more disabled talent and crew working in UK tel…
Refuge launches critical accessibility features on its National Domestic Abuse Helpline Website
With 2 in 4 women with disabilities likely to experience domestic abuse, Refuge launches critical accessibility features on its National Domestic Abus…
The future of accessible vehicles is sitting upfront
Sirus Automotive design high quality accessible vehicles, enabling wheelchair users to drive or travel upfront next to the driver. Sirus caref…
BRITISH AIRWAYS IS THE FIRST AIRLINE TO JOIN THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT’S ‘IT’S EVERYONE’S JOURNEY’ CAMPAIGN TO MAKE TRAVEL EASIER FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
New campaign highlights British Airways’ Beyond Accessibility training programme, which supports staff in assisting more than half a million customers…
GNTB offers online database for accessible travel
The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) has produced a comprehensive online database for ‘Barrier Free’ (accessible) travel, the first of its kind to…
Inclusive design – a crucial part of accessibility
In recent years, there have been increased efforts to address the issue of accessibility in the UK. By Hilary Stephenson Disabled Access Day, fo…
M-Enabling Forum Europe Debuts Successfully
The need for accessible technology to ensure people of all abilities have access to a digital life is paramount. The possibilities of innovative inclus…
Accessibility for persons with disabilities not included among the selection criteria for funding of projects under new EU rules
The EESC hearing on the new MFF and cohesion policy seen from the disability perspective shows the EC proposal could still be improved The European …
The Home Front – A Home For Life…
Although you might think that the front line, so to speak, for disability campaigners would still be in dealing with issues like visibility and awarene…
M-Enabling Forum supported by Able Magazine: “The best technologies cannot be useful if our digital environment is not accessible”
Self-determined living needs accessibility. This does not only apply to step-free entrances for wheelchair users, but also for the digital environment.…
Mencap welcomes Government report on making elections more accessible
The Government have announced plans to ensure that elections are more accessible for disabled voters. Ismail Kaji is a Parliamentary Support Officer…
Down on the Farm with Julie Andrews
Nestled in the Devon market town of Buckfastleigh, Pennywell is an exciting, brilliant day out for all. No matter your age or ability, at this farm pa…
Disabled led arts festival set to launch in Birmingham
‘Sensibility Festival’, which will run from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 May, is co-produced by people with sensory impairments. The festival, which will be …
The Best of Springtime: Enjoy the Great Outdoors this Spring
Increasing hours of daylight, new growth, changing colours and fresh smells will all serve to create the possibility of a brand new feel-good-factor. S…
Distance Learning
“A specific benefit of distance learning for disabled people is its flexibility.” Why waste time struggling with access, facilities or transport iss…
Best Apps For Wheelchair Users
Best Apps For Wheelchair Users Modern smartphones are brimming with useful accessibility features built-in, such as screen readers, but beyond what is…
Accessibility Mark Centres Join Forces with Disabled Access Day
Accessibility Mark has joined forces with Disabled Access Day to encourage more disabled people to attend their participating riding centre to find o…