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Working towards an inclusive and accessible life for all

What we do

Research & Consultancy

Inclusive research and user testing that offers specialised insight from our panel of over 3,500 disabled and older people - directly to your business, charity or institution

Our Panel

Tap into the collective wisdom and insights of 3,500 disabled and older people

Features & Reviews

Read our unbiased reviews, information and guidance on products and services based on our research with disabled and older consumers

Highlights from our work

Making Rail Accessible: Office of Rail and Road

Our clients

Channel 4: Improved Access for Disabled Viewers

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Changing Places Consortium: Shaping £30million of Government Investment

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Motability

Unilever

Office of Rail and Road

Channel 4

Arriva

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News
10 Aug 2022

New research looks at financial wellbeing of disabled people

RiDC, in partnership with the University of Bristol Personal Finance Research Centre, has been awarded a grant by the abrdn Financial Fairness Trust to produce new evidence about the financial wellbeing of disabled people.

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News
9 Aug 2022

Accessibility of home charging for electric vehicles

Read the latest research by RiDC on the accessibility of home charging for electric vehicles.

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News
9 Aug 2022

What is the alternative? Options for alternative home heating and energy sources

RiDC's latest research into home heating looks at the needs and experiences of disabled people when choosing and installing alternative renewable home heating and home energy solutions.

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Research
27 Jul 2022

Inaccessible Charging is Barrier to Electric for Disabled and Older Drivers

Our research shows that 61% of disabled people would consider buying an electric vehicle only if charging was made more accessible.

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Getting an electric vehicle home charger

If you are thinking of getting a home charger for your electric vehicle we have compiled some useful guidance on what you need to thinking about.

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Nom joined the RiDC consumer panel in February 2021. She was pleasantly surprised to find an organisation fighting for the rights of the disabled community.

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