Category: Accessibility

Equality vs Equity

(With thanks to the Becoming Radical blog for the image.) If and when we win the case in the Supreme Court, I think we should rename the Equality Act to the Equity Act. A lot of people seem to be talking about Equality between non-disabled pushchair users and wheelchair users. That may be Equality, but…

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Spaces: car parks, buses, wheelchairs and buggies

Some car parks don’t have any special spaces, they only have “Normal” spaces. They can be very difficult or impossible for disabled people to access. Some car parks have Disabled Access (“Blue Badge”) spaces. They are specially designed and located to make it possible or easier for some disabled people to use the car park.…

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Firstbus appeal: we won rights, but lost the case

At 9.45am Judgment was handed down in my case against First Bus Group. It was immediately appealed to the Supreme Court. Unfortunately for our many supporters, to whom I am truly grateful, it’s us that are doing the appealing. The Judgment will be available here shortly, as soon as I can get a final copy.…

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