The Government has just put out a press release and report on the effectiveness of the ‘Access to Work Scheme’ – more or less it says it’s not working due to lack of funds and the lack of promotion (one of their better kept secrets). On Friday FJ was interviewed on it’s effectiveness and how…
’tis the season to be jolly but DisabledGO’s recent report on accessibility made for rather depressing reading – less than a third of departments have accessible changing rooms, two thirds of retail staff have no training in how to help disabled customers and 40% of restaurants have no accessible toilet. In response to all the gloom…
It really is true that seemingly simple adjustments can actually be life changing. The other day I had a new door installed and it’s completely changed my ability to independently get in and out of my flat. Previously I had a standard door and a step inside, now have a perfect automatic door and a…
Disabled access in Britain’s streets, buildings and attractions (or the lack thereof) has made a real stir in the news this week, spearheaded by a recent BBC London Inside Out documentary. The investigation, using undercover researchers, revealed a “depressing” failure to accommodate disabled people on London’s high streets. This concerning news comes at a time when…
Press Release: London, 8 December 2014, Blue Badge Style adds a little sparkle to the ‘depressing reading’ of DisabledGO’s report on accessibility. Its founder, Fiona Jarvis, has 5 top tips for shops, bars and restaurants to improve the experience for disabled people at Christmas. And it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Fiona says “the…
Press Release: Subject: Blue Badge Style – EIB Award and South Place Hotel announcement From: Kate Warwick, PR Savvy Date: 3 November 2014 Version: FINAL Campaign to Put Hotels, Bars & Restaurants at Forefront of Accessibility Wins Blue Badge Style Prestigious European Award UK Start-Up wins the European Investment Bank Institute’s Social Innovation Tournament London, 4 November 2014,…
On the 16th of October, in Madrid, Blue Badge Style won the Special Category Prize on urban environment at The Social Innovation Tournament. The tournament sponsors entrepreneurs whose primary purpose is to generate a social, ethical or environmental impact across Europe and we’re honoured to have picked up the prestigious award. It was a remarkable point in…
Friday 10th October 2014: Fiona jarvis is interviewed by Henrietta Harrison from BBC Radio 4, You & Yours, a daily consumer programme. She is asked why glamorous disability aids are important and whether the government should pay for better designs. Follow this link to hear more http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04krnsy
Sesame Access Welcomes Lord Livingston by Sesame in News Sesame Access were delighted to welcome Lord Ian Livingston, the Minister of State for Trade & Investment to their Surrey workshop on 28th August 2014. Lord Livingston, a conservative member of the House of Lords, also leads on Foreign Commonwealth Office (FCO) relations with British Businesses. Steven Lyons, Sesame’s Managing…