Accessible products aim to make flying more convenient and independent for wheelchair users
Delta Flight Products First Class Seat Delta Flight Products (DFP) has announced several accessibility-focused aeroplane products, including two seats that allow users to remain in…
Report states that banning pavement parking will make England more accessible
A new report published by the Local Government Association (LGA) has stated that powers to ban pavement parking need to be extended to all areas…
New EU travelling rules to improve experiences for passengers with disabilities
The European Commission recently adopted a series of proposals designed to improve the experience of passengers and travellers with disabilities or reduced mobility by strengthening…
Wheelchair provision has impacted the physical health of 17 percent of young wheelchair users
A new report was created to identify the value of providing the right wheelchair that meets the needs of the recipient and the NHS. The…
Manchester Piccadilly station boosts accessibility with new £800k Assisted Travel Lounge
Passengers that require assistance now have a dedicated waiting lounge at Manchester Piccadilly station to make travelling by train a more pleasant experience. Network Rail…
Government-backed service signposts disabled people to accessible travel
Supported by the Department for Transport (DfT), charity Driving Mobility has introduced a new information service that helps people with restricted mobility who cannot drive…
Wheelchair users can travel with confidence with new airline plans that better protect equipment
Airline passengers travelling with mobility equipment will be better protected if their equipment is damaged under new proposals published by the UK Government yesterday (27…
Stations to get Passenger Assist Points to make travel easier for people with accessibility needs
Train operator Northern is installing eight Passenger Assist Points in the coming months that are designed to make travel easier and more accessible for people.…
Electric rail carriages in Ireland to feature improved accessibility for disabled users
A life-size prototype of new electric and battery/electric powered train carriages set to be used in Ireland demonstrates improved accessibility features for disabled users. Iarnród…
New accessibility features for passengers with visual and hearing impairments at train stations
Train operator Northern is in the process of improving the accessibility of customer information at rail stations with the installation of new display screens and…