Petition · Department for Work and Pensions
Mark 30 years of DDA: Make all public buildings flat threshold
Closed
176 signatures
What the petition asks
The disability discrimination act promised disabled people equality of access yet 30 years later still some public buildings, like 10 Downing Street, have steps and visitors may using face portable ramps that we think are embarrassing.
We think flat thresholds are not the only access issue, but are a visible one of inclusion.
We think that if the steps to public buildings, like Downing Street, were removed it would show the government to be inclusive, remind people access work still needs to be done and show people even historic buildings can become fully accessible. We think it is actually disgraceful that visitors still rely on portable ramps, these are quite demeaning to use and can be difficult. We think permanent changes to features are better and can be done on historic buildings.
We think that if the steps to public buildings, like Downing Street, were removed it would show the government to be inclusive, remind people access work still needs to be done and show people even historic buildings can become fully accessible. We think it is actually disgraceful that visitors still rely on portable ramps, these are quite demeaning to use and can be difficult. We think permanent changes to features are better and can be done on historic buildings.
Timeline
| 3 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
176
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
3 Jul 2025
Closed
3 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 9 Aug 2026.