In England, we are calling for: • The UK Government to amend requirement M4(2) of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended) so that it is no longer an optional requirement, but instead the default and the mandatory minimum standard for the design and delivery of all new...
Guidance on the UK Regulations (May 2008) implementing the Unfair Commercial Practice Directive (Office of Fair Trading2008) reinforces such a position. The document states that “consumers are only treated as vulnerable to a practice or to the underlying product, if they are vulnerable because of...
Have a backup plan, including your accommodation. In case your reserved accessible room isn't available, bring along items such as a portable ramp, a shower chair and a reacher to grab items that may be beyond arm's length. Know your rights. This is particularly important for airline travel...
In addition to European legislation, laws and regulations governing accessibility are also adopted at the national level. For example, in the United Kingdom, the Equality Act 2010 is an important legal framework that guarantees the rights of disabled people regarding accessibility to services and publ...
The best route prioritizes the most direct and efficient path, which may include an entry ramp or adequate drop curbs. These people need to consider certain things, like the features and characteristics of the road, to drive safely [33]. Some studies conducted on a small scale, such as ...