A survey regarding dropped kerbs in Paisley has led to improvements for people with mobility issues.
Shopmobility Renfrewshire carried out the survey in the Seedhill area and made suggestions to Renfrewshire Council on how to improve accessibility.
This came after requests by Williamsburgh Housing Association and RigArts, who provide a community arts programme in the area.
The council has now started working on some of the suggestions, installing dropped kerbs in streets next to Williamsburgh Housing Association’s office.
Karen Miller, office manager and funding officer of Shopmobility Renfrewshire, said: "It’s great to be working in partnership with Renfrewshire Council and local groups to help improve access for people with disability problems."
Another positive outcome from the survey was that Shopmobility Renfrewshire provided advice to RigArts on making their office space in Kilnside Road more accessible.
This has led to RigArts completely redesigning their office space to be inclusive and becoming a more inviting space to those with accessibility challenges.
Karen added: "This is a great example of partnership working, taking into consideration the reality that mobility disabilities are a fact of life and helping to make areas more accessible.
"It was great to see the difference the changes have made to RigArts office, making it more accessible for everyone, including those with mobility problems.
“Renfrewshire Council should also be thanked for looking at our survey and carrying out the work to instal new dropped kerbs.
“It’s great to see the council working in partnership with organisations to help improve accessibility for people with mobility difficulties.”
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