New act comes into force this year
It's hoped new equality laws will make life easier for disabled residents.
The Disability Discrimination Act comes into force later this year.
It will mean shops and offices must take reasonable steps to ensure their premises are more accessible to all.
Eleanor Bannan uses a wheelchair and is visually impaired - she's been blighted by bumpy pavements and narrow doorways in the past:
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Campaigner is threatening legal action if the legislation is enacted
Cervical screening still important despite promising new study
Local charity reacts to results of study funded by Cancer Research UK
Local charity now registered for medical operations
Hyperbaric Chamber Facility plans to soft launch later this year
Douglas Council to keep non-Christmas lights up until February
Local authority says it can have a 'positive' impact on residents' wellbeing
