CAMPAIGN
Streets Ahead Final Report:
Disability Wales’ Streets Ahead campaign is aimed at achieving inclusive access to local high street shops and services for disabled people across Wales. It was launched at a high profile event in Deganwy last November at which Steven Alambritis of the Federation of Small Businesses was the keynote speaker.
DW initiated the Campaign following a survey amongst members to find out which issues concerned them most in the broad area of access to the high street. Barriers to accessing shops, amenities and other services in the high street emerged as the number one priority issue. The focus for the campaign is Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire, chosen as an example of a typical Welsh town. It involves the local Access Group, Disability Network, disabled students and young people in a range of activities including mystery shopper exercises aimed at raising awareness of access in the local high street. The initiative is supported by Pembrokeshire County Council and Cardiff University Department of Planning which is providing the campaign with independent evaluation. A comprehensive campaigns pack is also enabling disability groups in other parts of Wales to participate and to upload their findings onto our Website.
A final report was launched on September 22, 2009 drawing together the campaign findings and making recommendations for action to ensure that the whole community including disabled people can access their high street and ensure that it remains the thriving hub of the local neighbourhood.
Download the report here >>
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We support the Guide Dogs Say NO to Shared Streets Campaign.
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995
What businesses need to know about making changes to their premises.
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Microsoft Word doc >>
Access Group Resources
What every access group needs to know about everything.
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Access Group Resources Website >>
