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How to be a good ally to disabled people

06/07/2022

A man in a wheelchair with black hair, a black T-shirt and a tracheostomy with three friends around him all in a pub smiling and cheering with their drinks

Disability blogger, Dax Everritt, shares a post on how to be a good ally to disabled people and help make…

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71% of disabled people are unlikely to use the courts to challenge inaccessibility

01/07/2020

Disability charity Leonard Cheshire has found that 71% of disabled people are unlikely to use the courts to challenge inaccessibility,…

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Disney Parks in court over disabled access violations

26/02/2020

Disney Carnival with Mickey & Minnie Mouse - Emma Purcell 2004

A lawsuit has been filed against Disney Parks over disability access violations whereby people with autism and learning disabilities no…

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Cake shop chain admits access failings and makes immediate changes

19/07/2019

Cake shop chain Konditor admits access failings after a disability campaigner raised concerns. Esther Leighton, co-founder of the disabled-led campaigning…

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Light Switch Extender for Wheelchair Users
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Euan’s Guide Access Survey 2023 Highlights the Need for Better Toilets
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Visting Dubai as a Disabled Person – Dubai disabled visitor guide
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