Apple gets inclusive with raft of new disability emojis
To celebrate World Emoji Day on the 17th of July, Apple has announced a range of new emojis that aim to promote diversity, including wheelchairs,…
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…
Contacta becomes assistive technology supplier for major hearing loss charity to help those with hearing difficulties
Assistive technology specialist Contacta has announced a two-year partnership with the UK’s largest hearing loss charity, Action on Hearing Loss, supporting those with hearing impairments…
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…
Disability made top priority by UK employees over age and gender, new survey finds
Over 50 percent of UK employees surveyed feel disability inclusion is most important in the workplace, a new Wildgoose workplace survey reveals. Disability in the…
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…
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…
GUEST BLOG: The British Polio Fellowship’s National Chairman discusses Greater Anglia Trains’ successful accessibility aids
David Mitchell, National Chairman for the British Polio Fellowship Accessible travel has been a hot topic in the news recently, with railway services and airports…
Accessible shopping day to make experience more inclusive for disabled people
Taking place on Tuesday 13th November, Purple Tuesday is the UK’s first accessible shopping day geared towards retailers to make their stores more inclusive for…