Access All: Disability News and Mental Health - 35 Years of Rights in the USA

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It's 35 years this week since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) came into being. In the UK we waited a further five years until we got an equivalent act, the DDA as it was then known. we take a look at how it came about with journalist Eric Garcia.

Later we bring you top tips on how to be a total "gig pig" if you're a disabled person. The lowdown on Nimbus cards and booking accessible tickets to see your favourite band with a man who is going to 100 gigs in the next year using his wheelchair. No, it's true!

And much more besides with Emma Tracey, featuring TV's Paul Carter.

RECORDED AND MIXED BY: Dave O'Neill
PRODUCERS: Ivana Davidovic, Emma Tracey
EDITOR Damon Rose

Published on Wednesday, 30th July 2025.

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