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Disabled Hertfordshire woman pushed and shoved as outdoor seating areas reopen after lockdown

Disabled Hertfordshire woman pushed and shoved as outdoor seating areas reopen after lockdown Maureen Goodall, who is severely sight-impaired, says the increased street furniture has made it very difficult for her to move around safely Handout dated 12/04/21 issued by @attilalondon on Twitter showing Old Compton Street in Soho, central London (Image: @attilalondon/PA Wire) Subscribe for news and features from Hertfordshire s diverse communities Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice

People with disabilities report struggle to move around outdoor seating areas

People with disabilities have described “significant problems” navigating street furniture after cafes and restaurants reopened for outdoor customers. New measures came into force in England last Monday as part of the easing of lockdown, meaning hospitality venues can now serve customers outdoors. But some of the measures put in place to ensure social distancing is maintained, including the use of tables and chairs on pavements, risk making accessibility difficult. Maureen Goodall, 50, who lives in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, is severely sight-impaired and uses a white cane. She said she feels “ignored” on the issue of accessibility. She told the PA news agency: “My main problem at the moment is the increase of street furniture. It is very difficult to negotiate round it as well as keeping socially distanced from people.

People with disabilities report struggle to move around outdoor seating areas | Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter

People with disabilities have described “significant problems” navigating street furniture after cafes and restaurants reopened for outdoor customers. New measures came into force in England last Monday as part of the easing of lockdown, meaning hospitality venues can now serve customers outdoors. But some of the measures put in place to ensure social distancing is maintained, including the use of tables and chairs on pavements, risk making accessibility difficult. Maureen Goodall, 50, who lives in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, is severely sight-impaired and uses a white cane. She said she feels “ignored” on the issue of accessibility. She told the PA news agency: “My main problem at the moment is the increase of street furniture. It is very difficult to negotiate round it as well as keeping socially distanced from people.

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