Tag: Accessibility

  • International accessibility symbol (ISA) update

    The now universally accepted, recognised and utilised International Symbol of Access (ISA) was first adopted in 1969. By the mid 80s the Symbol of Access had become embedded in the fabric of the urban landscape worldwide, contributing to the momentum of disability-inclusive development. However, as the politics of disability have become more nuanced, particularly over…

  • Consultation period now open for Design standards for accessible railway stations: a code of practice

    Consultation period now open for Design standards for accessible railway stations: a code of practice

    The Department for Transport is currently seeking views on improving the code of practice on design standards for accessible stations. The code of practice on design standards for accessible railway station provides standards for anyone carrying out rail infrastructure improvements. The underlying principle of the code is that, ‘whenever work takes place, the opportunity is…