£280m government investment to help children with SEND access assistive tech
Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or requiring alternative provision in England will benefit from a £280 million investment to improve accessibility in…
Digital inclusion takes centre stages as Global Accessibility Awareness Day commences
The ninth Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) has commenced, encouraging people across the world to address the need for digital accessibility for those with disabilities.…
£500,000 allocated to 10 NHS Trusts in England to build new Changing Places facilities for disabled people
Revealed today by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), thousands of severely disabled people are set to benefit from new Government funding, which…
Portable access ramp to be showcased to occupational therapists at dedicated event
Secret Access will be using this year’s OT show to showcase its unique Featherweight portable access ramp on stand H65. The Featherweight portable access ramp…
How organisations are showing their support for disabled people during Purple Tuesday
With the announcement that more than 2,500 organisations are taking part in this year’s Purple Tuesday, organisations and stores from a range of sectors have…
Stiltz to heighten client well-being and discuss health and safety benefits of homelifts at OT Show
Multi award-winning domestic lift manufacturer Stiltz will educate delegates about the health and safety benefits of homelifts at The Occupational Therapy Show 2019. The OT…
Access, granted! The lightweight portable ramp opening doors for Chris
Chris Eliot from Richmond, London, is one of a growing number of people across the UK benefitting from using the portable Featherweight access ramps from…
Best and worst European capital cities for disabled travellers revealed
Looking at accessibility from a disabled traveller’s perspective, a new study has revealed the best and worst European capital cities in terms of accessibility. Price…
Accessible community garden near Liverpool to make activities inclusive for all
St Helens Council has unveiled a new project to set up a community allotment at Cabbage Hall Allotments, near Liverpool, for elderly and disabled people.…
Guest Blog: Top tips for inclusive web design
To mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on the 16th of May 2019, which focuses on digital accessibility and inclusive design for all, Hilary Stephenson,…