Accessibility would be improved by involving people with disabilities in the consultation and development of buildings, infrastructure and transport, according to new guide from the department of transport, writes Anabel Unity Sale.
The report advises local authorities and transport providers on the design of their transport so they can meet their legal responsibility to offer accessible public transport and footpaths.
Maria Eagle, minister for disable people, said: "Good design is easy to overlook but crucial. Improvements are often inexpensive and non-disruptive, but can make a real difference to disabled people, older people and others."
She added the government was committed to making the wider environment as accessible as possible for people with disabilities.
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