Bobby Trundley and Aaron Morgan are competing in the British GT Championship alongside non-disabled rivals. Motorsport has always been hugely competitive, but it hasn’t always been inclusive. Until, that is, Team BRIT came along. Team BRIT is the UK’s only disabled racing team, and thanks to its pioneering technology, it has enabled its drivers to […]
New online service will give employers the tools they need to empower and encourage disabled employees and those with health conditions. Drive to create more inclusive work environments and equip employers with advice on how people from all backgrounds can thrive at work and grow the economy Businesses and disability groups invited to test and […]
Published1 day ago A charity has teamed up with Somerset County Council to raise awareness about disability hate crime. OpenStoryTellers, based in Frome, has created a series of videos about it after researchers found victims often failed to recognise it was a crime. It said people with disabilities were also vulnerable to “mate crime” when […]
Disabled woman left stranded on tarmac after plane takes off without her A disabled passenger was left stranded on the tarmac at Newcastle Airport after the plane she was about to board took off without her. Margaret Harrop, 76, and her husband John were due to fly out to Alicante, Spain on Ryanair flight FR4080 […]
Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth has introduced a new smart tool giving disabled visitors the most dignified, discreet and personal method to share their requirements and access needs prior to their arrival. The historic hotel on Bournemouth’s Eastcliff is introducing a disability-aware customer service tool, designed to make face-to-face transactions between disabled people and hotel […]
A ground-breaking survey of non-league clubs carried out by the FSA and disability campaign group Level Playing Field has shown disability access is improving, but there is still some way to go. All 68 clubs in the National League umbrella – the National League, National League North, and National League South – were asked about the provisions […]
Newquay-based Coastal Crusaders brings the joys and freedom of the ocean to many children who never thought it possible Hats off to these amazing people who offer children with disabilities a truly unique experience on the Cornish Coast, click the link to read the full story and learn more about the surf school, what it […]
Michael McEwan explores disability representation in the media and how it can be improved to better showcase the varied lives we lead. When I was growing up, I didn’t see a lot of people with a disability on TV. While there has been progress in recent years, there is still a long way to go. […]
The Equality and Human Rights Commission The Equality and Human Rights Commission (’the Commission’) have produced this guide to help tourism businesses welcome people with access requirements. The Commission has a statutory remit to promote and monitor human rights; and to protect, enforce and promote equality. We are committed to the vision of a modern […]
Former barrister says rampant foliage on pavement can obstruct and injure the sight-impaired A BARRISTER who went blind in his 40s after taking a now-banned drug has called on others to stand up to inconsiderate neighbours who let their foliage run riot over the pavement. Olav Ernstzen, 74, said residents who left their bushes and […]