We’ve always written about where to stay and where to go in the great outdoors from the point of view of ‘accessibility for all’ and with the ever present threat of total ‘lockdown’ (whatever form that takes – Rule of 6, 3 Tier System……etc.) it seems even more relevant. The last thing you want to…
As always the news moves fast so just to remind you of the efforts of Captain Tom Moore back in april/May when he raised £40m+ for the NHS by walking with a rollator up and down his driveway. A magnificent effort showing how disability, however temporary, can be used for good and resulted in a…
Update September 202o: In light of latest govt. advice on the limits of 6 people meeting – ‘the rule of 6’ -, 1m+ apart and face masks we thought we should re publish this advice on face masks……….. …………………………………………………………………………………………. It looks like we’re going to be living with Covid 19 &/or other virus mutations for…
During lockdown I made a list of places to visit once restrictions were lifted. Now the government have added the Eat Out to Help Out stimulus we thought we should look for participating restaurants that have some accessibility and style. No point wasting your time going somewhere and then not having access: Eat Out To…
Six Financial Advice for Making Necessary Home Adjustments. There is a big difference between home improvement and home adjustments. In the first, the changes are typically for aesthetic purposes. You want to change around your kitchen and modernise it because you enjoy how the modern aesthetic looks. When you need to make an adjustment, however,…
In previous posts we’ve not discussed the hidden advantages of installing a lift, beyond improving accessibility for a disabled member of a household. Where access is difficult then a stair lift can be seen as the cheaper option but not everyone can transfer easily to these and they can be unsightly – they’re an obvious…
The ‘D’ list looks at new things in the world of disability. An infrequent look, as things don’t change that fast when it comes to innovation and mobility aids. However, there are things afoot, if you’ll pardon the pun! Here’s a refresh on our review of stylish and trendy wheelchairs, a contradiction you say but…
Getting up and down the stairs can be a massive hassle when you’re disabled or just have a lack of mobility, maybe it takes you too long or is just next to impossible. The options for getting around this issue are pretty limited, you either put a lift into your house or a stair lift.…
Martyn Sibley founder of Disability Horizons and Accommable (now AirBnB) inteviews me on why Blue Badge Style came about, all things stylish, accessibility, the Blue Badge Access Awards and disabled loos. Give it a listen…….