Millions of disabled people cut off by lack of accessible taxis
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Millions of disabled people are struggling to access vital local services, work and other opportunities because of a lack of wheelchair accessible taxis, research by charity Leonard Cheshire has found.
Levelling up or leaving disabled people behind
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Our Director of Policy Gemma Hope looks at what the Levelling Up White Paper really says and what impact could be on disabled people.
No repercussions for disability hate crimes on rail networks
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As commuting levels begin to surge again, disability charities call for better measures to deter disability hate crime on the country’s rail networks.
Everyone should have the right to travel
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Our Director of Policy Gemma Hope explains why we're supporting Department of Transport ‘It’s Everyone’s Journey’ campaign.
Disabled people deserve a modern accessible railway
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Our Director of Policy Gemma Hope responds to yesterday's Department for Transport announcement of the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail.
What it's like travelling during the pandemic
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Sam tells us her experience travelling by train as a deaf person during the coronavirus pandemic.
Rail staff need to tackle hate crimes
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Rail union leaders are calling for more staff on stations and trains to tackle hate crimes against disabled travellers.
Improvements in rail infrastructure are needed now
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Our Director of Policy Gemma Hope responds to the announcement that tens of thousands of railway staff in Wales are being trained in understanding disabled passengers’ needs.
Now is the time to address transport discrimination
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Our Director of Policy Gemma Hope responds to the latest rail fare price increases.
Podcast: Travelling with a disability
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In this episode of The Disability Download, travel blogger Sophie Elwes and adventure tourist Jezza Williams tell us about their experiences of travelling and adventuring with disabilities, and also what needs to be done to open up the world of travel for disabled people.
