Category
3 articles
Leeds accessibility debates often stop at step-free access, leaving deafblind residents without the information, wayfinding and communication they need. This manifesto sets out five commitments for venues, businesses and the council, and invites readers to support a local pledge.
An editorial assessment of venues in Leeds that claim to be accessible, testing those claims against real deafblind needs such as tactile menus, guiding assistance and trained staff. It proposes a simple Leeds Deafblind Hub checklist and invites readers to nominate businesses for praise or a polite rethink.
West Yorkshire's move to a franchised bus network is the biggest change to local public transport in a generation — and the detail of the contracts will decide whether deafblind passengers gain or lose. We examine the accessibility commitments so far, explain how franchising differs from the present system, and set out what we are asking of the Mayor's office and operators.