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Working towards an inclusive and accessible life for all

What we do

The RiDC Consumer Panel

The RiDC Consumer Panel is a research panel of over 4,000 disabled and older people who share their experiences and insights with us to help improve accessibility and inclusion. You can join our panel here.

Research and consultancy

Inclusive research and user testing that offers specialised insight from our panel of almost 4,000 disabled and older people - directly to your business, charity or institution

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

Network Rail: Major changes from 1000 audited journeys

Our clients

RiDC panel members help inform new adaptive fashion range at Primark

News

TRL: Including disabled people in the design of automated transport

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Financial Conduct Authority

BT

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Motability

Features

News
16 Apr 2025

Report highlights need for reform in local governments’ approach to accessible transport

Insights from the 'Equipping Councils for Change' report from the National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat)

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Blogs
7 Apr 2025

The Accessibility Hype Cycle: Why inclusion can't be an afterthought

Our CEO, Gordon McCullough shares his thoughts on the accessibility journey using the 'The Gartner Hype Cycle' framework.

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Podcast
20 Mar 2025

Podcast: Accessible Research in Action with Network Rail

In the first of our new podcast series we find out from Network Rail what motivated them to assess the accessibility of their stations, what insights they gained and how they have gone on to shape the service they provide.

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12 Mar 2025

Re-imagining retail: designing inclusive experiences for all

Our panel members told us of the everyday challenge of shopping so we're launching our Reimagining Retail project to fully understand the issues and work with the industry to bring about change.

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Car search

Our unique database will help you find cars with flat, easily accessible boots, that have room for a folded wheelchair or that have lots of legroom and high seats

Podcasts

Dr Phil Friend talks to disabled people about the stuff they use to overcome the barriers they face in living an independent life. Innovative and left-field thinking is the name of the game. 

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We have created some quick searches to help you find the car that best suits your needs.

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Meet Masuma

How our consumer panel member Masuma finds being on the panel and what most interests her.

Meet some of our panel members

Meet some of the RiDC consumer research panel members

Report highlights need for reform in local governments’ approach to accessible transport

Insights from the 'Equipping Councils for Change' report from the National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat)

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