Tag : Accessibility

21 May 2026

A mother and her daughter in the sea at the beach, they are enjoying the water together and splashing around. They are both looking at the camera and smiling. The daughter is a wheelchair user.

GLOBAL ACCESSIBILITY AWARENESS DAY: OPENING THE DOOR PROPERLY FOR EVERYONE

When someone is deciding whether to visit Liverpool City Region, are we giving them full confidence they’ll be able to enjoy it? For many people, that decision is not just about what is on offer. It is about whether they will be able to navigate it, experience it, and feel genuinely welcome. First established in 2012, Global Accessibility Awareness Day was created to encourage people to think more deeply about digital accessibility and inclusion, and to better understand the barriers […]

19 May 2026

iverpool ONE - montage of images for accessibility case study

Accessibility Case Study: Liverpool ONE

Liverpool ONE is one of Europe’s leading retail and entertainment destinations, set in the heart of Liverpool City Centre. It has over 170 stores, bars, restaurants and leisure experiences, as well as a five-acre park. It is home to retail firsts, creative pop-ups, international flagship stores, as well as independent and local brands. Liverpool ONE is committed to creating a welcoming experience for all visitors and continues to improve accessibility by partnering with specialists, organisations and guests, and working closely […]

04 Nov 2025

Woman with visual disability explores Liverpool's Chinatown with her guide dog

Purple Tuesday: Why Accessibility Matters More Than Ever For Liverpool City Region’s Visitor Economy

Every year, on the first Tuesday of November, businesses worldwide come together to observe Purple Tuesday, a movement dedicated to enhancing the customer experience for people with disabilities. WHY ACCESSIBILITY IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS There are over 1.3 billion disabled people worldwide, representing 17 per cent of the global population. In the UK alone, the Purple Pound, the collective spending power of disabled people and their families, is worth a staggering £274 billion annually. Yet, three in four disabled customers […]

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09 Oct 2025

Liverpool ONE launching five new accessibility initiatives ahead of Purple Tuesday

Quiet hours, stoma-friendly toilets, large print maps, and sensory bags are among the new accessibility services now available at Liverpool ONE as part of continued plans to increase accessibility facilities and tools. Ahead of Purple Tuesday in November, a worldwide initiative aimed at enhancing accessibility and inclusivity, the retail and entertainment destination has continued expanding its accessibility services as part of its ongoing accessibility journey. Part of this new wave of accessibility facility enhancements is the introduction of stoma-friendly toilets […]

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09 Oct 2025

Join the Accessibility For All Workshop: Empowering the Visitor Economy

Following the success of the Liverpool City Region for All Forum in January, we’re pleased to invite you to a dedicated workshop hosted by the Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership, in collaboration with Strawberry Field. Date: Thursday, 30th October Time: 9:00am to 12:30pm Location: Strawberry Field, Beaconsfield Road, Liverpool L25 6EJ (map) This interactive morning session, hosted by Matt Pierri, CEO, Sociability, will bring together businesses and organisations from across the region’s visitor economy to explore how we can collectively improve accessibility at every stage […]

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06 Feb 2025

3. Group shot of panellists: Back Row (L-R) Ross Calladine: Accessibility lead for VisitEngland, Dr Marcus Hansan: Senior lecturer in tourism and events management at LJMU and host of the Accessible Tourism podcast, Tony Killen, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Project lead – Rail, Donna Howitt: Accessibility lead for LCR LVEP Board / Place Strategy Director Liverpool ONE. Front Row: Matt Pierri: CEO, Sociability, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE, Ollie Thorn: Advisor, facilitator & Speaker, Art of the Possible

Liverpool City Region champions accessibility with groundbreaking forum

The Liverpool City Region’s Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) is spearheading a transformative accessibility initiative, uniting businesses and stakeholders in a coordinated effort to create the UK’s most welcoming and accessible destination for all visitors. The “Liverpool City Region For All Forum: Unlocking an accessible visitor economy” marked a significant milestone in the region’s commitment to universal accessibility, headlined by Paralympic champion and disability rights advocate Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE DL. A significant step toward creating an inclusive visitor economy […]

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