by Alexandra Carter | May 24, 2023 1:52PM | Campaign - Disabilities, Uncategorized
A wheelchair-bound woman speaks out about the alienation of being a less able-bodied person, after being dismissed by a transport company. Dee Smith who attempted to order a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV), three hours before she needed it, with City Taxis...
by Rachel Flynn | May 12, 2023 4:46PM | Campaign - Disabilities
A wheelchair user from Burngreave says he cannot access his local park due to barriers at the entrances and a lack of information. Stuart Ritchie, who lives “a ten-minute trundle” from Concord Park, said there is no way he can get in with his wheelchair or...
by Hamish Bailey | May 12, 2023 4:39PM | Campaign - Disabilities
Theatres in Sheffield are working to improve accessibility including one 19th century venue which is installing disabled lifts as part of a redevelopment scheme starting this summer. Despite being a beloved cultural hub, The Montgomery Theatre in Surrey Street,...
by Oliver Nunn | May 12, 2023 4:18PM | Campaign - Disabilities
After losing her sight five years ago, Janiece Wallace has had the unimaginable challenge of learning how to navigate Sheffield as a blind person. Everyday tasks such as crossing the road and accessing public transport have become barriers she has had to overcome....
by Joshua Thory-Rao | May 12, 2023 4:10PM | Campaign - Disabilities, Long Reads, Sport, Watch / Listen
Wheelchair rugby is the most accessible sport in Sheffield according to its players – and if you experience one of the Eagles’ training sessions on a Wednesday night, you’ll see what they mean. As well as the familiar sporting sound of shouts of players’ names...
by Natalie Horrobin | May 12, 2023 12:11PM | Campaign - Disabilities
A resident in Sheffield has claimed that there is currently only one accessible allotment in the city for disabled people. Norma Smith, 67, claims Burncross allotments is the only site that she would be able to use, as she is disabled. Ms Smith regularly attends...
