Monthly Archives: July 2016

Top 5 Tips for making your team more Disability Aware

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Flyinglady

As a society, we’ve made great strides in improving rights, access and attitudes towards disabled people. But still, as a disabled person, it can be incredibly frustrating when I come across businesses who fail to make Disability Awareness a priority … Continue reading →

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Disability Awareness: Common sense goes a long way!

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Flyinglady

I recently went to a theme park with my family, a pastime I really enjoy and have done many times. Wheelchair access is normally very good and being a dare devil, I go on most of the rides. The theme … Continue reading →

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Equality Act is failing Disabled People

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Flyinglady

This week, The Guardian published an article highlighting the issue of disabled people being treated like second class citizens. Still. In 1994, the UK introduced the Disability Discrimination Act which was intended to protect the rights of disabled people, in … Continue reading →

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