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Campaign launched to dispel access 'myths'

Series: Disability Rights Commission News Release ; 22 September 2003 (3)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: The Disability Rights Commission has launched a campaign aimed at dispelling the myth that making buildings more accessible will be too costly. The "Open 4 all" campaign highlights that adapting buildings need not threaten their historical character and can actually boost business. New legislation is due to come into effect on 1 October 2004. Copies of the report are available to download from http://www.drc-gb.org/uploaded_files/documents/20_528_03-09factmyths.doc. http://www.drc-gb.org/newsroom/newsdetails.asp?id=528&section=1

The Disability Rights Commission has launched a campaign aimed at dispelling the myth that making buildings more accessible will be too costly. The "Open 4 all" campaign highlights that adapting buildings need not threaten their historical character and can actually boost business. New legislation is due to come into effect on 1 October 2004. Copies of the report are available to download from http://www.drc-gb.org/uploaded_files/documents/20_528_03-09factmyths.doc. http://www.drc-gb.org/newsroom/newsdetails.asp?id=528&section=1