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The AA, the UK’s leading hospitality assessment scheme provider, alongside VisitEngland, the national tourism agency, have today announced plans to futureproof the hospitality industry with a modernisation plan which simplifies the current quality standards and introduces the new and free Visitor Ready scheme. 

The government has launched a new Disability Action Plan which highlights the 32 steps to making the UK the most accessible place in the world for disabled people to live, work and thrive.

In a blog posted to the ORR’s website, Consumer Policy Manager, Matt Westlake, says that while accessibility has improved, more must be done.

VisitEngland has launched its new ‘Accessible and Inclusive Toolkit for Tourism Businesses’ in England.

Government ministers have urged councils across Britain to act on new guidance to help improve the accessibility of taxis and mini cabs.

As millions of people are notified across the UK if they are eligible for the Warm Home Discount, the disability charity Scope releases figures that show how hard disabled people are being hit by the cost of living crisis. 

The judges for Scope’s second Disability Equality Awards are revealed today, including TV stars, campaigners, social media influencers and journalists.

The National Autistic Society, the UK's leading charity for autistic people and their families, is delighted to announce MasterChef star Vanessa D’Souza as its new Celebrity Ambassador.

This questionnaire has been prepared by Adrian Tagg who is an Associate Professor in Building Surveying at the University of Reading and it seeks to understand the disability specific requirements for accessing goods, services and employment. It can be completed by a person who is disabled, or their carer The questionnaire is directed to obtain responses from the person who is disabled. It is quite a long survey but it is important to obtain the opinions of those with a physical or mental impairment.

HM Courts and Tribunals Services have joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network to help people visiting court and tribunal buildings who may need additional support. It’s estimated that around 80% of disabilities are hidden and the HMTC are committed to making it easier for anyone visiting their buildings to receive the support that they need.