Steve Dering

web.archive.org/web/20250216... Today’s @heraldscotland.bsky.social has a powerful article on the harrowing experiences of disabled people across Scotland. My PhD is doing a deep dive into how some of these challenges manifests in access to buses across Glasgow

These look amazing and the first of several to be rolled out nationally. Will make it easier for blind persons to navigate around stations. Well done @avantiwestcoast.bsky.social and @directaccess.bsky.social

#Blind #TactileMaps

Time to address disability inclusion for university staff There is significant work to do to promote inclusion for disabled staff in higher education. Susan Wilbraham, Carol Evans, and Jackie Carter see sharing practice and gathering data as the next step.

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Some critical observations within for a more diverse higher education sector.

Navigating politics with ADHD and dyslexia: my journey to Westminster Growing up, school was one of my biggest challenges.

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Parliament is all the better for different perspectives.

Interesting read on Manchester’s experience and what can be learned elsewhere. Buses and suitably designed bus stops make cities accessible for disabled people

Australian writer John Marsden, author of Tomorrow series, dies aged 74 Marsden, a world-renowned author of children's and young adult fiction, wrote the beloved adventure novel Tomorrow, When the War Began.

The Tomorrow When the War Began is one of my all time favorite films. Haven’t been able to see the TV series in the UK but have read all the books - John leaves a legacy of good stories.

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Steve a male with glasses, black running top and blue shorts is holding up a multicolored medel with blue strap. In the background is the Olympic Park stadium.

Rather chuffed my final 10k of the year at London’s TEN in Stratford resulted in a year’s PB of 1:05:26!

Steve in woolly hat, glasses and Hi Vis vest holding a tablet with a silver and a grey EV in background.

Braving the cold to support colleagues at Direct Access for the last EV site survey for Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland - 15 sites, 15 days. Today the team was at Barack Obama Plaza on the M7.

I’m currently waiting for my own Audi to charge up en route to Port Laoise!

Steve runs on dividing path between two lanes. Wears a red hat, green top and blue shorts. Surrounded by festive lights hanging from retail stores either side.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas - evening run this week through London’s west end!

Jaguar unveils much-hyped electric car after online leak Early online reaction suggests the concept car might appear more familiar to fans of Barbie or the Pink Panther than traditional Jag owners

I remember the intense discussion when then XJ220 came out. This new all electric direction is similar in embracing a new era and is welcome. I sadly won’t be able to afford one 😥
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