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Date: 10 Jun, 2019 Biggest overhaul to the Blue Badge Scheme Did you know that the Blue Badge scheme is to undergo the biggest changes since the 1970s? From April 2019, the scheme will be expanded to include people with what is often described as ‘hidden disabilities’, such as mental health issues or autism. Automatic entitlement to the Blue
16th May 2019 Today marks the eighth Global Accessibility Awareness Day #GAAD. The day aims to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about how to make digital technology accessible and inclusive for all people affected by different disabilities. Having accessible technology on our websites, mobile phones and web services such as Twitter and Facebook is
Jetting off to the Alstrom Syndrome International Conference in the USA! ASUK Trustee, Alex Griffiths-Rayson and Chief Executive, Ann Chivers set-off on the 30th April 2019 to attend the Alstrom Syndrome International conference in Texas, USA. The event was spread over 5 days from the 2nd – 6th May 2019 and included family and professional
Have you ever wondered what having a guide dog is really like, how are you assessed and what training is involved? Meet Kion and Curtis, they have both passed their guide dog assessment and are now on the waiting list to have their first guide dog… Following their assessment, they were both invited to Shireview Guide
On 7th March 2019 BBC Two aired a travelling show with a difference, Travelling Blind. This featured Amar Latif, founder of Travel Eyes and comedian Sara Pascoe as they embark on an adventure across Turkey. This is a truly beautifully filmed programme, which takes you on the adventure with them. Reminding us, to use
Our Annual General Meeting took place on the 24th January 2019. This year we decided to do this by webinar/tele-conference to be as accessible as possible to allow as many people to have the opportunity to attend, particularly as we are all spread out throughout the UK. In case you missed this years AGM, we