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Introducing Windows Copilot

Microsoft announces launch of personalised natural-sounding voice tech for those with speech disabilities

Microsoft announced the launch of several new assistive and accessible technologies that will help disabled people live more independently.

Midlands partnership aims to improve accessible housing

Housing association Habinteg has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative in partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority.

Blue, brown, grey and green wheelie bins

Disabled woman trapped in her home

Thurrock Council damned by Ombudsman for trapping disabled woman in her home by failing to manage bins collection.

Disability Action Plan

New Disability Action Plan to make UK most accessible place in the world

The new plan sets out 32 practical actions to transform the everyday lives of disabled people.

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The negative effects of pavement parking

Something that has a negative effect on people up and down the country – parking on pavements!

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Pavement parking crackdown begins in Edinburgh

Motorists in Edinburgh now face a £100 fine for parking on pavements,

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VisitEngland Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Toolkit for Businesses

Making tourism accessible doesn’t need to be difficult. It is about providing a warm welcome for customers, delivering a great service and offering amazing and memorable experiences for everyone.

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Inclusive Design at Bus Stops and Continuous Footways

Do ‘bus stop bypasses’ and continuous footways lead to people being excluded from use of the streets (and bus services), and what would make them more inclusive? 

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Wheelchair Access Bill

A Bill, starting in the House of Lords, to ensure that people in wheelchairs are able to access all public buildings.

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Wanted: pioneering inclusive design professionals!

Jacobs are looking for inclusive design practitioners to join their dynamic, innovative, talented team.