Attractions access reviews

Disabled? Sports fan? Attend games? Well, there’s the first batch of questions out of the way and if you answered ‘yes’ to all three the government would like to hear from you.

According to a Scottish MP business companies are missing out on an opportunity when it comes to disabled people going on holiday.

Mark Harper, minister of disabled people, is settling into his new role by pushing tourist attractions across the UK to improve their accessibility.

When a person is confined to a wheelchair, it can mean moving around their own home becomes increasingly difficult and impacts upon their quality of life. However, there really is no need for wheelchair-bound people to put up with a home which does not meet their needs.

How did you spend Easter? Apart from scoffing your faces with chocolate we guess a percentage of you paid a visit to a UK tourist attraction and with another Bank Holiday less than a fortnight away it won’t be long until we start planning how to spend that three-day break.

Most music venues and festivals across the UK cater for those with disabilities, although according to a disabled charity disabled football fans are often left off-side.

Everybody is entitled to live music regardless of any form of disability they may have, although a recent study brings to light the trouble disabled people endure when they book and attend a concert.

There’s only one venue in London which will give you the ultimate clubbing experience and which has stood the test of time since 1991.

Last night we found ourselves hanging out with Santa Clause, swaying to the sounds of Christmas Carols and feasting ourselves from the delights of a Yuletide market.

It goes without saying people with disabilities have every right to travel as much as those who are able-bodied. In today’s society our opening sentence seems dated, surely public transport and airports cater for those with physical limitations?

Manchester Music venues The Academy 1,2,3, Club Academy and the Union Bar were last week recognised for their commitment towards providing an accessible space for deaf and disabled gig goers at an awards event following rounds of improvements to their venues.

 The ABLE2UK concert will take place at the Camden Roundhouse on August 20. The chosen venue prides itself on the way it caters for its disabled guests.