The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has launched the Inclusive Design Overlay to enhance accessibility at every stage of building projects. Developed with input from diverse experts, this guidance aims to create welcoming spaces for all, promoting equity and sustainability in the built environment.
The Centre for Accessible Environments have announced a course that will be of interest to anyone wishing to recognise the key factors required to design accessible pedestrian environments.
Northern Trains has launched a £250,000 cash scheme to enhance accessibility and improve train travel for all.
New interactive maps are set to be added to Northern's website, making it easier for customers to navigate through the rail operator's stations, and explore them virtually in 3D.
While the government's new rail plan is a step in the right direction in renovating and updating our railways, the government must proceed with caution and consider the implications of its new policies on all members of society, says Amy Czuba.
Over 2,000,000 people in the UK have vision impairment and nearly 20,000 people actively use Braille.