Giving everyone the right to fair treatment is a legal duty. The Equality Act 2010 says that public spaces must make reasonable adjustments to accommodate people with disabilities, such as providing access ramps. This includes restaurants, pubs, cafes and other places where people eat meals. However, whilst it is a legal requirement to make these
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Your AirBnB property may be more accessible than you think. Though not all homes will meet a potential guest’s needs, there are things that can be done to increase accessibility. Wheelchair users and people with limited mobility will really appreciate your efforts. Can wheelchair users navigate your space? You may have assumed that your space
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As a wheelchair user, there are many physical obstacles in everyday life to overcome. Some of these are obvious, like needing to use a lift to go up floors in a building or a ramp to climb levels. Some, on the other hand, are less obvious. Even overcoming slightly raised thresholds in your home can
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Buying a home can be a stressful time. It’s even harder if you’re looking for a property that is wheelchair accessible. In the first part of this blog we looked at considerations such as whether the area is wheelchair friendly and if the exterior of the house has a wheelchair ramp. In this part we’ll
As cases of coronavirus rise again, it’s important to remain vigilant about reducing our risk of catching it. This can be more difficult for wheelchair users who have to use more shared equipment, such as your disabled ramp and hand rails. Having to touch the same things as other people makes it harder to keep
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Now that people are returning to work after lockdown, things may have changed within the office environment. Making a place of work Covid safe will affect all employees, but changes made to the physical environment can be particularly challenging for disabled people. The UK Government has put guidance in place for employers, outlining reasonable adjustments
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Finding the perfect home is stressful enough at the best of times. But if you have the added challenge of buying an accessible property it can be even harder. Considerations such as location, transport, commute and schools are important. Adding the issue if disability into the mix makes finding a house even more problematic as
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If you have been shielding or haven’t been able to go out much due to lockdown conditions, you may feel nervous about going out. Perhaps you’re concerned about social distancing. Or maybe you’re worried that the wheelchair ramp into your favourite shop will have moved. Maybe there is a particular public toilet you use that
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If you have long term mobility issues and are a full time wheelchair user, it’s likely that you will have an adapted car. This means you won’t need portable ramps, as your car will have a built-in ramp or lift. You may choose to be a passenger, or have a car adapted for you to
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Making sure your loved ones are safe, comfortable and happy at home as they age is very important. This means your elderly parent or relative needs to be able to carry out certain tasks efficiently and safely. These tasks are known as Activities of Daily Living (ADL). The NHS defines these tasks as: Functional mobility,
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