The recent Summer 2024 Paralympics showcased incredible strength and inclusivity, but the world still falls short on true equity for disabled people. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, an 11-time Paralympic gold medallist and wheelchair user, experienced this harsh reality firsthand when she was abandoned without assistance at Kingâs Cross Station and forced to crawl off the train.
This shocking incident highlights a severe failure in the UK transportation system. Despite deadlines for making trains step-free by January 1, 2020, companies like London North Eastern Railway (LNER) continue to neglect accessibility, putting disabled people at risk and stripping them of their dignity and autonomy.
P.S. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, a Paralympic champion, was forced to crawl off a train when she was left with no other options. Sign to demand accessibility on UK trains.
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