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,…
Raising the profile for Global Accessibility Awareness Day through digital access and inclusion
Remtek Systems and Spellementary have announced they are participating in this year’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), promoting the use of digital technology to create…
Ikea launches range of accessible add-on products to help transform the lives of people with disabilities
Popular furniture store Ikea has launched its ThisAbles range of add-on products that aims to improve the lives of disabled people by making everyday tasks…
Government seeks Disability Champions to drive accessibility and inclusivity across a variety of sectors
The Office for Disability Issues (ODI) is looking for Disability Sector Champions across seven different sectors, including retail, product design and technology, for 2019 to…
University introduces assistive technology to promote accessible and independent study
Imperial College London has introduced new technology to help its staff and students perform tasks that they might have previously had difficulty with. The assistive…
New accessible bathing range to accommodate for people of all ages and abilities
Accessible bathroom retailer Easy Bathrooms has launched its own range of accessible baths and complementary accessories designed to accommodate for everybody, regardless of age or…
Why accessibility is becoming increasingly important in retail
Ahead of the UK’s first dedicated accessible shopping day, ‘Purple Tuesday,’ making stores inclusive for disabled shoppers is becoming increasingly important to ensure they are…