Although unseasonably mild in the UK at the moment, you can be sure there’ll be cold weather on the way. So, here are some practical & stylish tips to help you prepare if you lack full mobility ………. First some practicalities: Emergency Supplies. BBS have just hosted a Xmas ‘Space’ Party and wanted to decorate…
Update Jan 2020: We’ve received a review saying Rocky Mountain Adaptive in Canada is also good for adaptive skiing. Looks good if you can get a cheap flight. …………………………… Snow has arrived early and in abundance in Europe so the ski season has well and truly arrived. Ski-ing has become more and more inclusive and…
In the ‘D’List we look a new things in the world of disability, see our previous articles. This week we’re looking at a new scooter which looks compact yet sturdy The Monarch Mantis – Substance with Style. Here’s what they say about it……. With the huge variety of mobility scooters on the market of market…
The 2019 Blue Badge Access Awards held on 7th October attracted some notable press: iNews Concentrated on the Ludicrous Loo Award won by the Beachside Grill at the Sands Hotel, Saunton. Used as a cleaning cupboard as well as a toilet. They’ve promised to better so if anyone goes there please report back! Scottish Field…
HELP IS AT HAND TO CHOOSE THE BEST HOME LIFT FOR YOU We’ve previously written about home lifts and the various options available. Here’s a useful resource that answers which is best for your requirements. Thanks to the recent revolution in home lift technology, there is a huge range of domestic lifts available on the…
Accessibility Championed at Inaugural Blue Badge Access Awards 7th Oct 2019 The inaugural Blue Badge Access Awards were held at The Langham London with the support of charity Leonard Cheshire Disability. Thirteen winners were awarded on the basis of celebrating thoughtful and stylish inclusive design and business practices across the world. This year’s winners included…
The Michelin Guide now notes if a venue is ‘wheelchair accessible’ – I know, it means nothing for people with other disabilities let alone wheelchair users. There’s so much more to accessibility than just standard wheelchair access. That’s one of the myths the Blue Badge Access Awards (BBAAs) want to dismiss along with the perception…
Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, we wanted to highlight the work of the Lions Barber Collective, a men’s mental health awareness and suicide prevention charity. The Lions Barber Collective works hard to educate barbers in how to spot the symptoms of mental health and depression, whilst encouraging men to talk to their…
We reviewed the original Petersham Nurseries in Richmond where the access was tricky over gravel in a field/nursery so we’re encouraged to hear they opened another in the more accessible Covent Garden. I went with friend of BBS, Sophie Morgan and here’s the review which has meant they’re nominated for a Blue Badge Access Award…