Terrain Tourism: Why Accessible Wheelchairs should be available on beaches as standard
Everyone should have the opportunity to experience the outdoors. Feeling the warmth of the sun, listening to the crash of ocean waves, or walking beneath a sea of trees are some of life’s simplest and most meaningful pleasures. For millions of people who live with mobility challenges, however, these experiences can feel impossible. A walk […]
The Invisible Struggles of Neurodiversity, Learning Disability, and Family Care
In the UK, roughly 1.5 million people are estimated to have a learning disability, including about 1.3 million in England alone, with around 2.16% of adults and 2.5% of children being affected. For many of these individuals—especially those with severe learning difficulties or multiple neurodiverse impairments—the supports we assume are in place are in fact […]
Airports for All: How Accessibility Drives Revenue Growth
Air travel is more than a way to get from point A to point B—it’s a gateway to opportunity, freedom, and connection. For millions of travelers with disabilities, however, airports and airlines can still pose significant barriers. From inaccessible boarding processes to limited facilities, the experience often falls short of being truly inclusive. But here’s […]
AI Automation and the Phasing out of Artists, Creatives, and Disabled People
By definition, artists are creative people. Whether the trade is graphic design, filmmaking, or architecture, the role of the artist throughout history has been to find ways to innovate, reinvent, and inspire as a result of their unique passions, talent and ingenuity. Often, the most impactful art comes from a unique blend of an artist’s […]
University of Brighton Honours Steven Mifsud MBE for Transformative Work in Accessibility
The University of Brighton has awarded an Honorary Doctor of Arts to Steven Mifsud MBE in recognition of his exceptional contributions to accessibility and inclusive design through his leadership of Direct Access, the award-winning consultancy he founded in 2004. He was formerly a student at the University thirty prior, where he studied Architecture. Direct Access […]
The UK Government’s Attack on Access to Work Is an Affront to Inclusion
Once again, it saddens us to report that disabled people are being treated as expendable. The UK government’s latest cost-cutting crusade has taken aim at Access to Work—a scheme that, for decades, has quietly but powerfully levelled the playing field for disabled people in employment. And now? It’s under threat. A threat so severe that […]