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.
Daniel Biddle was travelling on the London tube in 2005. The date was 7 July. During his journey underneath the streets of London 52 people would lose their lives and over 770, including Daniel, would be injured.
Winter can be a difficult time if you fancy getting out and about. Most theme parks are closed, animals at zoos are normally huddling in their wooden boxes trying to keep warm and something tells us a percentage of our disabled readership don’t fancy jetting off on a skiing holiday.
The view is magnificent, over there we can see the London Eye, to its left, the Houses of Parliament and over in the distance the BT Tower. Unfortunately our panoramic view of the Capital city won't last for long as within the next thirty seconds we will plunge 66 feet down to the ground.
Fans of the BBC series, Master Chef are in for a tasty treat this weekend as the television show comes to life at the Olympia Exhibition Centre in London.
The London Underground can be a nightmare at the best of times, but if you are in a wheelchair or a bit unsteady on your feet finding your way under the streets of London can be extremely tricky. If you live in the Capital don’t forget you can apply for a Freedom Card offering you free transport on buses as well the tube.
Seeing as our ancestors fought for us to have the right to vote it seems only our rightful place to take part in tomorrow’s local elections and there’s no excuse to use the old ‘I can’t vote tomorrow because I’m disabled’ trick as polling stations across the UK have made it easier for all to participate.