The London Buddy Scheme: Interactive Campaign Hub

"A Contraint-free London, built together."

Welcome to the interactive campaign hub for The London Buddy Scheme C.I.C. Here, you can explore our ongoing advocacy campaigns, access template letters to hold authorities accountable, find upcoming community meetings, and get directly involved in our disability-led movement.

Active Campaigns

TfL iBus Accessibility & Severe Sight Loss Inclusion

• The Issue: Transport for London (TfL) recently rejected a request for a bespoke audio announcement for a key accessibility venue serving individuals with severe sight loss, citing internal data volume constraints and fear of precedent.

• Why It Matters: For blind and partially sighted Londoners, independent navigation relies on reliable, real-time auditory cues. Dismissing accessibility requests drives transport poverty, social isolation, and avoidable safety risks.

• Our Action: We have formally escalated this decision to the TfL Commissioner and leadership, demanding that accessibility and human safety take precedence over technical rigidity.

Take Action: Write to Your Councillor & MP

Amplify our campaign by writing to your local elected representatives. You can customize the template letter below to send to your local officials:

Subject: URGENT Accessibility Campaign: Holding TfL Accountable for Severe Sight Loss Inclusion

Dear Person,

I am writing to you as your constituent and as a passionate supporter of The London Buddy Scheme to raise an urgent concern regarding transport accessibility and TfL’s recent failure to meet the needs of disabled Londoners.

Recently, a request was submitted to Transport for London (TfL) for a bespoke audio announcement on the iBus system for a key accessibility venue serving individuals with severe sight loss. TfL Customer Services rejected the request, claiming custom announcements would create unmanageable data volumes.

This response is unacceptable. For blind and partially sighted residents, dependable audio information is a fundamental lifeline required to navigate our city safely, independently, and with dignity.

As my representative, I urge you to:

1. Make direct representations to Transport for London (TfL) to challenge this decision and demand a dynamic review of iBus accessibility announcements.

2. Champion the Social Model of disability in local and regional transport forums.

Yours sincerely,

Person
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Upcoming Community Event

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Get Involved & Support Our Work

• Membership Form: Fill out our Online Membership Form to join our community.

• The Friendship Fund: Support our advocacy and community resources via our GoFundMe page.

• Contact Ashley Pearce: Reach out directly via email at ashley@thelondonbuddyscheme.org.uk or phone/WhatsApp at 07969 777 560.

🔑 Categorized Campaign Keywords

1. Core Campaign & Transport Terms

• TfL iBus Accessibility

• Severe Sight Loss Inclusion

• Auditory Next-Stop Announcements

• Transport Poverty & Mobility

• Universal Step-Free Access

• First-and-Last-Mile Connectivity

2. Legal, Policy & Advocacy Standards

• Equality Act 2010 Compliance

• Social Model of Disability

• Systemic Accessibility Standards

• Co-Production in Public Transit

• Statutory Equality Duties

3. Campaign Hashtags & Social Media Keywords

• #BarrierFreeLondon

• #InclusiveTransport

• #iBusAccessibility

• #SightLossInclusion

• #CripSolidarity

• #SocialModelOfDisability

4. Direct Action & Stakeholder Targeting

• TfL Commissioner Escalation

• Mayor of London Accessibility

• Greater London Authority (GLA) Transport

• MP & Councillor Representation

• London Buddy Scheme CIC