Leeds Deafblind Hub Support, stories and accessibility in Leeds

Leeds Deafblind Hub

Support, stories and accessibility in Leeds

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Six Pieces of Kit That Genuinely Earn Their Place in Leeds Deafblind Households
Assistive Technology

Six Pieces of Kit That Genuinely Earn Their Place in Leeds Deafblind Households

Not a catalogue and not a sponsored round-up: this is the technology that people with combined sight and hearing loss in Leeds tell us they actually use, including the price tags, the repair headaches and the workarounds. Each entry is anchored in a local experience, and we finish with where to get a trial, advice and funding in the city.

What Deafblind Passengers Need Written Into West Yorkshire's Bus Franchise
Transport and Accessibility

What Deafblind Passengers Need Written Into West Yorkshire's Bus Franchise

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.