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Broadcaster and disability advocate Sophie Morgan says there are too many loopholes in the equality act for disabled people.

The law, which came into force in 2010, says companies and organisations have a duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled people.

Speaking to 5 Live鈥檚 Nicky Campbell, Sophie says the word reasonable is 鈥渟o vague and so wide-reaching, that reasonable means often [disabled people] don鈥檛 get the adjustments we need鈥�.

鈥淚鈥檝e been carried up stairs, I鈥檝e been refused access, I鈥檝e been denied entry, I鈥檝e been told I鈥檓 a fire hazard I need to leave,鈥� she said.

Her comments come after Israeli Minister, Karine Elharrar was unable attend the COP26 summit because it was not wheelchair accessible.

This clip is originally from 5 Live Breakfast show on 02 Nov 2021.