Category: Disability Legal Action

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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The Grayson tapestries at Temple Newsam and Wheelchair Accessibility

Leeds City Council decided to hold Grayson’s tapestry exhibition in Temple Newsam, a venue largely inaccessible to wheelchair users. People protested as a result. The Council’s Equality Impact Assessment claimed that a primary reason was the unavailability of the venue on the dates set by Grayson’s representatives. Yet correspondence just released shows something different… From:…

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