Disabled By The Railway

Advice, campaigns and legal action: asserting our rights against discrimination on public transport.

A Southern rail train pulling into London Bridge, platform 15, the platform is empty.

Disabled By The Railway

I'm Sam Jennings, a wheelchair user with six years' experience suing the railway for discrimination - including a landmark payout of £17,000 after one train company left me stranded on platforms more than 30 times within just 18 months!

This website presents the best of my stories, advice and resources to help others assert their rights on public transport. If you've been refused access to rail or bus services, feel free to get in touch and I will help however I can.

I also campaign politically to promote the values of the Equality Act 2010 throughout all public transport. I am currently collaborating with other grassroots activists on fighting ticket office closures and railway destaffing - for the latest news see my Turn Up And Go campaign page.

Disabled By The Railway's ultimate mission is to expose discrimination on public transport; put it right by empowering others; and promote the principle of independent living, both in London and around the globe.

Around The World In 80 Claims

Around the World in 80 Claims is a collaborative project to promote accessibility and 'independent living' within global travel and tourism.

It began when I started using compensation payouts to fulfil my 'bucket list' - an accessible South African safari, swimming with dolphins in Mauritius, taking a motorbike sidecar into the Moroccan desert, and many other incredible trips. I now travel around the world with friends and collaborators in search of the best, most accessible travel experiences to recommend.

Around The World in 80 Claims is also a space where disabled people are invited to share their stories of success. I believe we can unite in using discrimination payouts to empower ourselves and others, while also putting pressure on businesses and public services to improve their approach to equality and access.

If you have a story to share on accessible travel, please let us know so we can collectively work our way #AroundTheWorldIn80Claims

Testimonials

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"As a wheelchair user I face discrimination often, and despite vigorous complaints, I've been largely ignored and nothing has changed for me or other disabled people.

Sam gave me the knowledge and support for me to pursue my first case and my legal team was successful. I'm using the money to go on holiday to Barcelona and I'm also currently pursuing 5 further cases of discrimination thanks to Sam.

Sam has supported me to have the confidence and knowledge to get the right legal support and pursue a case. Now when a discrimination occurs I'm less frustrated and stressed as I know I can resolve the issue and help create change so other disabled people don't face the same barriers.

Thank you Sam! "

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I would like to thoroughly recommend Sam. She is very knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to all things accessibility and disability rights related. She has provided me with a lot of resources and information which has helped in actioning cases where companies have not upheld the Equality Act. I recommend you use her vast knowledge and experience in these matters.

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I feel blessed to have met Sam who helped me learn to advocate for myself and that I do not have to face disability discrimination. Sam approached me at an event where there was clear disability discrimination that we were experiencing and told me what my rights were. She offered guidance on steps I could take which resulted in me pursuing and winning a case. She is an amazing advocate and her passion shines.

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