A holiday in Sardinia is planned for August this year for BBS Founder, Fiona & her wheelchair. As part of Italy she assumed that accessibility would be variable, as evidenced on a previous trip to Milan. In Milan it was apparent that even the best hotels had a very different view on accessibility compared to the UK…
HOW WHEELCHAIRS LIFTS HAVE EVOLVED INTO A STYLISH ADDITION TO THE HOME Wheelchair lifts have evolved into being smooth, spacious and stylish additions to any home. They are now unrecognisable to what they once were and allow homeowners to move about their home with ease and comfort. Safer and more sociable Whereas wheelchair users were…
On Wednesday 2nd May the Toilet Police appeared on Rip Off Britain to comment on the disability facilities in restaurants. In response to the show we have received a number of reviews from the public on their own experiences with facilities in public places labelled disabled. It is too often that the disabled facilities are…
The May Fair 2018 bridging the imaginary gap between disabled and able people…… Unlike ‘Florals for Spring’ The May Fair & BBS Mix Concert are groundbreaking! An all day event and pop-up that celebrates spring with inclusive design, music and products. Wed 23rd of May 2018, 16.00 – 22.00 At Charlie Allen Bespoke 1 Coopers Yard, London N1…
The ‘D’ List highlights new things in the world of disability. This season we’ve researched equipment for those people who are ambulant disabled and need mobility assistance. We take a look at stylish, fashionable & cool, canes, crutches and walkers. 1ST Cool Crutches. These colourful crutches are available in a myriad of designs and can be customised…
We recently visited two iconic London venues and for once a Grade II listed building has been refurbished with disabled people in mind. That is Kettner’s, a well known landmark in Soho, founded in 1867 by Auguste Kettner, chef to Napoleon III and it was one of the first French restaurants in London. The building is…
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness month, yes another day/month to celebrate or be aware?? But whether you have Cerebral Palsy or not you’ll find this resonates. I for one have experienced at least No.1 in the list…….Let us know your experiences and we’ll compile a further list, contact us at info@bluebadgestyle.com. Being pushed without being…
Last year the Dorsett Hotel won a BBS Award as Best (Accessible) Venue in a Listed Building and here they receive it at their Grade II Listed hotel in Shepherd’s Bush London. Proving that Listed Buildings can be accessible too!! Every year we host The BLADES – The BBS Awards – celebrating exceptional venues that…
In our regular look at cool things is the world of disability – The ‘D’ List – we recently reviewed modern and stylish improvements to your home if you’re a disabled or less able person. Although we don’t endorse Trinity Living products we thought the checklist below was a good idea if you’re in need of…