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National membership organisation championing inclusive and accessible environments; comprising regional networks of professionals and interested parties

UK
Joined January 2012
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Introducing Nora and The Access Crew! We teamed up with @WoodlandsHS, @GwynSchool & @DogmafilmsUK to produce this film. After studying the UNCRDP, the crew are on a mission to find out who's making things accessible in society and who isn't. Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=OP_hGMpy…
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UK stations found to have ‘alarming’ accessibility inadequacies UK ranks among the “least accessible” in a study of railway stations in Europe Govt’s own figures state at current rate of AfA investment it will take 100 years for stations to be accessible newcivilengineer.com/latest/…
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A United Nations committee has accused the UK government of demonising disabled people and treating them as “undeserving citizens” by preparing to fund tax cuts through slashing disability benefits. #CRDP24 buff.ly/3PshqVK
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Today is #WorldDownSyndromeDay 💜 There are currently estimated to be around 47,000 individuals living in the UK with Down syndrome, and today is about celebrating them! As well as trying to break down stigmas around #DownSyndrome #DisabilityAwareness #Inclusion #Diversity
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Today is our dedicated #UniteForAccess matchday. We're proud to support @lpftweets' promotion of accessibility and inclusion for disabled sports fans 👇

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The government has accepted just two of the recommendations made by a committee of MPs who delivered a powerful attack on the government’s discredited National Disability Strategy. buff.ly/3wKYn2k
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Don't forget to have your say in the future of Changing Places UK - Our survey closes tomorrow, so complete it now and let us know where you think our priorities should lie in the future: buff.ly/3SEHdvI #IncLOOsion
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We are setting up a group in Leeds to look at Changing Places Toilet provsion please DM me if you would like to take part we will meet twice a year in central Leeds and online.
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This design fails on all accounts. We need direct access to and from the bus direct from the pavement without having to cross over or step into a cycle lane first.
The blind man I was meeting tried to get off the bus at the Chiswick High Rd stop he used before the cycle lane was built. The bus was second at the stop. He became disoriented and ended up walking into the carriageway. He has stopped using this bus stop.
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Edinburgh has become the first city in Scotland to enforce new pavement parking laws. Guide dog owner Elaine Mackenzie, who has campaigned with us on this issue for many years, spoke to @BBCBreakfast this morning to share her experiences. 👇
Motorists in Edinburgh face a £100 fine for parking on pavements, as the city becomes the first in Scotland to implement the ban. Jon had more details on #BBCBreakfast bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-e…
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Want the chance to shape accessible transport policy? Our expert independent committee is recruiting new members to advise us on disabled people's transport needs, helping change lives. Deadline for applications is 22 January 2024, apply here ⤵️ apply-for-public-appointment…
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At last we have a pub in Leeds that is making its beer garden pods accessible and inclusive @AccessAssoc @kevin_ritchie1 @sociabilityapp would love to see other examples if you can share pls ?
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As we are coming near the end of #UKDisabilityHistoryMonth 2023 we wanted to share why this month is so important, and how we can all make a positive difference to the lives of disabled people across the UK and the world.
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Disability access campaigner Sarah Leadbetter’s @newdawn75 legal appeal against the Secretary of State for Transport @Mark_J_Harper over flawed tactile paving guidance happening today in the Court of Appeal. Follow Sarah's hearing live at this link 10.30am youtube.com/@courtofappeal-c…
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Calling all Deaf and Disabled Londoners! Do you live in a home that meets your needs? Is your home affordable? We want to understand the housing issues we all face. Our survey has Easy Read, BSL and standard English. Plus the option of a paid interview: inclusionlondon.org.uk/?p=29…
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We're Hiring! DAO are looking for someone with good digital skills and enthusiasm for communicating with people to join us in the new role of Content and Communications Officer. Closing - 02 Oct Location - UK Remote ££ - £24K-£26K Find out more ↓ disabilityarts.online/jobs/d…
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🗣️“It wasn’t until several operators were under the threat of legal action from disabled campaigners that documents were made available.” The Rail Minister claims “considerable steps” were taken to make consultations accessible. In reality - disabled people had to fight.
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“There’s no way that these massive staff cuts can be made without significantly affecting disabled people’s right to travel." The closure of 1000 railway ticket offices in England will erode disabled people’s right to spontaneous travel, campaigners warn. disabilitynewsservice.com/ne…
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1/💡#ResearchSpotlight➡️“The Impact of Assistive Technology.” A newly published report under our UK aid #AT2030 programme, led by GDI Hub & partners @60_decibels Decibels.
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THE ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM CLOSES TOMORROW at 6pm FRIDAY 11th AUGUST for the 2024 Civic Trust Awards, Pro-Tem Awards (Temporary Projects & Installations) and AABC Conservation Awards. If you need additional time to complete your application beyond tomorrow’s deadline, please make payment for any entries before 6pm tomorrow, adding basic scheme information such as scheme name, address/location and point of contact and we can then leave the project(s) open on the system until next Friday 18th August for you to complete. Please ensure that you enter your project into the correct category. Should your project be entered into the incorrect category, then unfortunately it will be deemed unsuccessful at the first stage assessment. Projects can be entered into the following categories: * Civic Trust Awards (an individual building, structure or space) * Civic Trust Awards Multi-Use Projects (multiple buildings, structures and spaces on one site by the same practice) e.g housing developments, university campuses etc. * Pro-Tem Awards (for temporary projects or installations) * AABC Conservation Awards #architecture #sustainability #accessibility #universaldesign #inclusivedesign #communityengagement #transportation #infrastructure #conservation #restoration #newbuild #reuse #adaptivereuse
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