Separately, the BBC runs a Switchover Help Scheme to help older and disabled people with everything they need to switch one TV to digital.

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We also hope it allows older and disabled people to participate.

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The area around Petersgate and Colliergate will receive new seating which City of York Council said would "aid and support older and disabled people and wheelchair users".

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The researches say that i2home demonstrates that technology - that has traditionally been regarded as too complex for many mainstream users - can be made usable and enjoyable for older and disabled people.

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"This research paints a vivid picture of the range of challenges that are faced by older and disabled people and will play a crucial role in ensuring their needs are placed front and centre of plans to improve our payment systems, " said Stephen Locke, a director of the Payments Council.

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Hiring the disabled helps companies develop new products and services, expanding their customer base, which is increasingly filled with older people starting to encounter disability.

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