Accessible Places
Manchester Disabled People’s Access Group works with other disabled people’s organisations, with Manchester City Council and other local authorities in Greater Manchester to improve access to buildings, the environment, transport, services, the arts, housing, events and information.
What we do
Manchester Disabled People’s Access Group (MDPAG) is an organisation of disabled people and a registered charity. We work in Manchester, in Greater Manchester and nationally to promote best practice in inclusive design and access standards and make Manchester and other places more accessible. We do this through membership, project and campaign activities. We contribute to local and national consultations and offer training.
We welcome all disabled people to get involved with access audits and surveys, meetings with MCC and GMCA officers and committees and councillors and regional organisations and services, our regular members’ meeting and we also offer training for disabled people to become access auditors to NRAC standards.
Consultancy
MDPAG have experienced access auditors who can provide, at competitive prices:
- Access audits, surveys, appraisals
- Information and website audits
- Design and Access Statements
- Policy reviews
- Customised training and advice
- Consultation with disabled people
Current issues and activities
16 September 2024, 11:10
Briefing Note for GM councils on improving and increasing accessible housing through the Local Plan
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Briefing Note for GM councils on improving and increasing accessible housing through the Local Plan16 September 2024, 11:07
MDPAG response to Government NPPF National Planning Policy Framework Consultation
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MDPAG response to Government NPPF National Planning Policy Framework ConsultationLatest News
25 September 2024, 13:35
May 2024 amendments to Approved Document M: Access to and use of buildings Volume 2 – Buildings other than dwellings
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May 2024 amendments to Approved Document M: Access to and use of buildings Volume 2 – Buildings other than dwellings25 September 2024, 13:29
A Home of My Own, housing and Support guide, easy read
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A Home of My Own, housing and Support guide, easy read24 September 2024, 12:49
New Building Regulations on toilets
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New Building Regulations on toiletsLatest Consultations
25 September 2024, 13:24
Tell your MP: We demand wheelchair accessible housing! With template letter to send to your MP
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Tell your MP: We demand wheelchair accessible housing! With template letter to send to your MP25 September 2024, 13:20
Disabled People’s Archive exhibition at Manchester Central Library
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Disabled People’s Archive exhibition at Manchester Central Library25 September 2024, 13:17
Greater Manchester Equality Panels update July 2024
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Greater Manchester Equality Panels update July 2024Need help or have questions?
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