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:
Manx Care 'deeply regrets' data request errors
Healthcare provider says it's committed to ensuring full compliance with data protection laws
Woman bitten by dog in Crosby
She suffered minor injuries during incident
Environmental surveys scheduled for proposed wind farm in south of Island
Ecologists to assess environmental consequences of proposed development
No 20mph 'blanket speed limits', says MHK
Thomas thinks targeted approach is what's needed