Update Feb 2020: After many requests please note that the address for UK supply of The Alinker is Karen Nicholls at uk@thealinker.com . Pyxis no longer supply. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. Alinker, a new style mobility device from Canada was previously reviewed in 2017 . They now have a UK distributor Pyxis (no longer in business, here’s the…
The ‘D’ List looks at new things in the world of disability. This time it’s fashion for people who need clothes that are easier to wear and more ‘comfortable’ – although Vivienne Westwood did say ‘fashion is not about comfort’!? We’ve written many times about adaptive fashion and how to buy from the High Street.…
It seems a long time ago but The Blue Badge Access Awards were presented at a glittering event on 7th Oct 2019 at Michel Roux’s restaurant, Landau, at The Langham Hotel, London. The evening included a glamorous & inclusive fashion show from Samanta Bullock (follow the link for her shop) as well as a brilliant…
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…
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…