Buildings to light up for accessibility rights

Hull City Hall is one of the buildings marking Purple Tuesday on 4 November

Buildings in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire are to be lit up in purple to advocate for disabled people.

The global initiative, Purple Tuesday, will take place on 4 November, with Hull City Hall, Hull Minster, and Bridlington Spa lighting up from 16:00 GMT to show solidarity.

Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY) is calling on other organisations across the region to join in.

Enid Adams, who is severely visually impaired and requires a guide dog, said: "Accessibility is important so I can take part in recreational events that others take for granted."

Richard Smelczerczy, who is severely autistic, said accessibility can also be about adjusting noise and light settings

The international movement is aimed at improving the customer experience for disabled people everywhere.

Councillor Nick Coultish, portfolio holder for culture, leisure and tourism at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: "From accessible entrances and clear signage to sensory-friendly spaces and staff training, small actions can transform someone's experience.

"We want to see our towns and villages shining purple and showing that Hull and East Yorkshire truly are for everyone."

Richard Smelczerczy is autistic with a severe learning disability, as well as having epilepsy and requires one-to-one support at all times.

He said: "Accessibility is not always about physical adaptations.

"Adjusting the noise and light settings can be all that is required for some disabled visitors, to help them feel welcome."

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