The EU members are discussing a new directive for equal treatment of disabled people in Europe. This is a great opportunity to include the design of manufactured goods. Neither the DDA nor the new Equality Bill give disabled people rights to accessible products. The UK Government are opposing this opportunity.
There is a second issue. A new law is being negotiated that would significantly improve the rights of disabled people across the European Union when using buses and coaches. It would lead to mandatory training of transport staff (including bus drivers) and better information provision. The UK Government is trying to weaken the proposals.
We need you to tell Prime Minister Gordon Brown how important accessible goods and buses are for you.
We’ve joined forces with Sense, Leonard Cheshire Disability, RNIB and RNID. Go to http://campaigns.sense.org.uk/ea-campaign/clientcampaign.do?ea.client.id%20=150&ea.campaign.id=5567#email where you’ll find the link to our campaign, and a form to email Gordon Brown.