Access Association

National membership organisation championing inclusive and accessible environments; comprising regional networks of professionals and interested parties

[Disability Wales @DisabilityWales]

Introducing Nora and The Access Crew!

We teamed up with @WoodlandsHS, @GwynSchool & @DogmafilmsUK to produce this film.

After studying the UNCRDP, the crew are on a mission to find out who's making things accessible in society and who isn't.

Watch now: https://t.co/Jo7uGT6Jv1

[JELLY HEAD @LordOrk]

UK stations found to have ‘alarming’ accessibility inadequacies

UK ranks among the “least accessible” in a study of railway stations in Europe

Govt’s own figures state at current rate of AfA investment it will take 100 years for stations to be accessible https://t.co/Vz6SnF1DCv

[Disability News Service @johnpringdns]

A United Nations committee has accused the UK government of demonising disabled people and treating them as “undeserving citizens” by preparing to fund tax cuts through slashing disability benefits.
#CRDP24
https://t.co/0F223HmFSb

[Purple Tuesday @PurpleTuesNov]

Today is #WorldDownSyndromeDay 💜

There are currently estimated to be around 47,000 individuals living in the UK with Down syndrome, and today is about celebrating them! As well as trying to break down stigmas around #DownSyndrome
#DisabilityAwareness #Inclusion #Diversity

[Notts County FC @Official_NCFC]

Today is our dedicated #UniteForAccess matchday. We're proud to support @lpftweets' promotion of accessibility and inclusion for disabled sports fans 👇

[Disability News Service @johnpringdns]

The government has accepted just two of the recommendations made by a committee of MPs who delivered a powerful attack on the government’s discredited National Disability Strategy.
https://t.co/J58tRWdYGV

[Changing Places UK @ChangingPlaceUK]

Don't forget to have your say in the future of Changing Places UK
- Our survey closes tomorrow, so complete it now and let us know where you think our priorities should lie in the future: https://t.co/QgvTbpGHyH

#IncLOOsion

[Bairbre Mckendrick @bairbre32]

We are setting up a group in Leeds to look at Changing Places Toilet provsion please DM me if you would like to take part we will meet twice a year in central Leeds and online.

[Access Association @AccessAssoc]

New Disability Action Plan to make UK most accessible place in the world https://t.co/PCXo40l5Xb

[Access Association @AccessAssoc]

The negative effects of pavement parking
https://t.co/Z7BYzCCAlQ

[Access Association @AccessAssoc]

Promise to increase funds to adapt disabled people's homes shelved. #DFG #AccessibleHousing https://t.co/OXPYZV0ExI

[NFBUK @NFBUK]

This design fails on all accounts. We need direct access to and from the bus direct from the pavement without having to cross over or step into a cycle lane first.

[Guide Dogs Campaigns @gdcampaigns]

Edinburgh has become the first city in Scotland to enforce new pavement parking laws. Guide dog owner Elaine Mackenzie, who has campaigned with us on this issue for many years, spoke to @BBCBreakfast this morning to share her experiences. 👇

[Access Association @AccessAssoc]

O’er vales and hills in a wheelchair: a new accessible trail in the Lake District https://t.co/rUTfiOyRJS

[Department for Transport @transportgovuk]

Want the chance to shape accessible transport policy? Our expert independent committee is recruiting new members to advise us on disabled people's transport needs, helping change lives.

Deadline for applications is 22 January 2024, apply here ⤵️
https://t.co/UG3nWsfAa9

[Bairbre Mckendrick @bairbre32]

At last we have a pub in Leeds that is making its beer garden pods accessible and inclusive @AccessAssoc @kevin_ritchie1 @sociabilityapp would love to see other examples if you can share pls ?

[Purple Tuesday @PurpleTuesNov]

As we are coming near the end of #UKDisabilityHistoryMonth 2023 we wanted to share why this month is so important, and how we can all make a positive difference to the lives of disabled people across the UK and the world.

[Access Association @AccessAssoc]

Have you seen the Wheelchair symbol on signal lights at London crossings yet? https://t.co/9RJ8iFnsxK

[NFBUK @NFBUK]

Disability access campaigner Sarah Leadbetter’s @newdawn75 legal appeal against the Secretary of State for Transport @Mark_J_Harper over flawed tactile paving guidance happening today in the Court of Appeal. Follow Sarah's hearing live at this link 10.30am https://t.co/Au8o5Hz9Cb

[Inclusion London @InclusionLondon]

Calling all Deaf and Disabled Londoners!
Do you live in a home that meets your needs? Is your home affordable?
We want to understand the housing issues we all face.
Our survey has Easy Read, BSL and standard English. Plus the option of a paid interview:
https://t.co/P52JynVWHR