We’ve previously written about gardening tips for people with disabilities so it’s good to know that Gardener’s World presenter, Mark Lane, has similar tips, plus more, in this article. Including: Getting to know your body, abilities and possible limitations Finding your perfect garden style (from seaside-inspired to sensory) The benefit of raised beds and elevated…
This is our occasional series looking at new designs and products for disabled people. It has to be occasional as not much changes with regard to design and disability!?? this time we’ve come across some new innovations prompted by our readers questions……. 1ST A Folding Wheelchair That Reinvents The Wheel – Revolve Air Revolve Air…
March Madness free online festival featuring some of the most innovative disabled and non-disabled artists March Madness is a free to attend music festival taking place this Spring Equinox on the 20th March 2021. The online festival will feature an array of disabled and non-disabled music artists, thought leaders, comedians and poets. It’s free so…
How to make your venue more accessible (and why you should) Is your venue accessible to disabled customers? Here are the steps to improve accessibility so you can welcome in everyone In these testing Covid-19 times, can you afford to miss out on business from ‘Purple Pound’ – disabled – customers? Fiona Jarvis, co-founder of…
Update Feb 2021: Kerala, Neelambari Eco Resort & Pastis Hotel, St. Tropez We featured Neelambari resort below and since we’ve learnt of their history and it was so inspiring we had to add……They also have a good understanding of ‘Accessibility’……….. “Neelambari is a small boutique property with eight rooms. We started three years back. The…
In case you haven’t seen them here’s a summary of he latest places we like and their accessibility: Widely regarded as the best restaurant in Lisbon Belcanto is located in the historic centre, this can only mean there’s a Portuguese Pavement – mosaic marble pebbles found throughout Lisbon; a trip hazard for anyone! They…
Update Dec. 2020: This article from dwell of ‘9 Inspiring Accessible Homes That Champion Inclusive Design’, exemplifies how you can make a home accessible and stylish so we thought we should add to this blog. They also refer to the home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1949. How things have progressed?!?! Here’s an example…
‘Wheelchair Accessible’ means nothing to someone who has loss of hearing or sight, or cognitive issues – it also prompts questions from wheelchair users as a manual wheelchair is very different to a motorised version. So what is the best way to show access information? How easy is it to create access for all? Here…
The COVID19 Pandemic has lead to many changes in our lives, from social distancing to face masks and to increased isolation. Here, we take a look at the ingenious solutions the pandemic has generated, particularly for disabled people. From futuristic to downright wacky: For those who rely on personal assistance services, the COVID-19 lockdown is…