Issue

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Articles

Issue 19

The nineteenth issue focuses on balancing access needs with historical integrity. Learn how to assess a building and develop access solutions, which conform to DDA requirements without damaging the original building. You will also find two recent movemanSKG application stories and a news update. Enjoy!

Issue 18

The eighteenth issue of Stepping Out brings you a travel and entertainment special. It includes news and future plans on the implementation of The Disability Discrimination Act, as well as information about disability rights when travelling by air. You will also find a story about the lift we installed for Di Maggio's restaurant in Glasgow and a piece on the Star Leisure Centre near Cardiff, which also invested in movemanSKG.

Issue 17

The seventeenth issue of Stepping Out announces the formation of movemanSKG. It brings you an article on how leisure providers can comply with the DDA, an application story on the Pleasance Theatre in Edinburgh, plus the latest news from the industry.

Issue 16

The sixteenth issue of Stepping Out focuses on disability and education. Learn about lift safety in schools and the latest DDA regulations, and read a case study about the University of Wales. We also look at the latest disability news.

Issue 15

The fifteenth issue of Stepping Out is in a brand new format, working along the theme of historic buildings and churches. This issue brings you technical topics on historic buildings and churches, as well as application stories on a church and a Georgian theatre. New items follow, including a piece on the new safety standards for platform lifts.

Issue 14

The fourteenth issue of Stepping Out announces Moveman’s achievement in becoming the first platform lift supplier to obtain Type Approval for its Companion Prestige Lift, and brings you the changes made to improve lift safety. It also looks at recent lift installations and talks about the new DDA regulations.

Issue 13

The thirteenth issue of Stepping Out brings you an update about the DDA part M and news about a new external model. It also looks at our exciting new power door opener, sponsorship of the British Wheelchair Bowls Association and the expansion of the sales team.

Issue 12

The twelfth issue of Stepping Out explains the difference between the DDA part M, S and R, and how employers should be aware of the DDA with regards to their obligations towards their disabled employees. It also looks at the installation of two Companion Extreme lifts at Palmers department store and Borders Ice Ring.

Issue 11

The eleventh issue of Stepping Out covers Government proposals to amend Part M of the UK Building Regulations to bring it in line with BS 8300. It also includes the installation of two platform lifts at Cleveland Fire Brigade and an introduction to a new external platform lift – the Companion Extreme.

Issue 10

The tenth issue of Stepping Out looks at inclusive education, and how access issues are being tackled in schools and colleges to remove physical barriers.

Issue 9

The ninth issue of Stepping Out looks again at Document M, the inconsistencies in it and how the Government is approaching its review. It also covers the installation of a platform lift and goods lift at Jumpin Jacs, a Blackburn night spot, and the background to 2003 being the European Year of Disabled People.

Issue 8

The eighth issue of Stepping Out looks at legislation and issues surrounding the design of sports stadia for spectators with disabilities. It also covers the installation of a platform lift at the National Football Museum and the work of the National Association of Disabled Supporters (NADS).

Issue 7

The seventh issue of Stepping Out looks at BS8300, the new code of practice which provides recommendations for the design of domestic buildings and their use by the less able. It appears to be at odds with approved Document M, part of the Building regulations

Issue 6

The sixth issue of Stepping Out features a discussion of the controversy caused by the new care standards act and how a platform lift differs from a traditional passenger lift in both operation and application.

Issue 5

The fifth issue of Stepping Out features advice on CE marking of platform lift installations, and the potential pitfalls of buying a lift to be installed within a shaft built by others. Also featured is the British Wheelchair Sports Foundation.

Issue 4

The fourth issue of Stepping Out features further discussion of the relationship between the DDA and Document M. Another article details the work of DEAT and we highlight a proposal to ban platform lifts operating without a shaft.

Issue 3

The third issue of Stepping Out features a discussion about the differences between the DDA and Document M, to assist readers in the light of recent misleading press coverage. Another article details the work of the CSIE and Housing Improvement Agencies.

Issue 2

The second issue of Stepping Out features a discussion about whether platform lifts comply with the requirements of Document M. The relevant section of document M is reproduced to assist readers. Another article details the stirling work of the Centre for Accessible Environments.

Issue 1

The first issue of Stepping Out features a detailed summary of the legislation surrounding the design, installation and use of platform lifts in public premises, and includes extracts from Part M of the Building Regulations, the European Machinery Directive and draft ISO 9386. This issue also includes an application story about the installation of a Companion Supreme platform lift at Wirksworth Town Hall, and the results of a national survey carried out by the charity Scope.

• What is happening with the DDA?
• Changes in the technical legislation
• What is reasonable?