Let’s talk about steps. That might not be an opening sentence to inspire confidence or to get the mind racing but steps are, for people with reduced mobility, something that are a real nuisance and a routine source of frustration. They’re a pain but for many less able people there’s no way around it, even…
The ‘D’ List takes a regular look at new things in a disabled world and as the holidays season approaches we thought we’d digress into useful sources of disability travel information. These are not exhaustive and disabled travel is never that simple but we hope these may lessen the anxiety of going somewhere new. 1ST.…
The ‘D list’ Looks at new things in the world of disability. Here we discover how home lifts have developed…. Home lifts Hit New Heights as Travelling Distance is Extended There is a new range of home lifts available for wheelchair users who live in a period property or a home with high ceilings who…
The ‘D’ List looks at new things in the world of disability. This time we’re looking for things to make summer 2019 special with summer shoes for wide/fat feet, for both men and women. We’ve written about wide fit shoes in the past as immobility often leads to swollen feet, especially in summer. Finding cool/fashionable…
Here’s the article in The Morning Advertiser, 22/05/19 where I tell pubs how they can make small improvements to make their premises welcoming for disabled people – it’s not just about money and wheelchairs! Read it here……
The Importance of Access to Dementia Friendly Facilities and Activities Organising a trip with someone living with dementia may require substantial planning, however the rise in dementia friendly facilities means that there are now more safe and comfortable environments to visit. These facilities are highly important for providing an enjoyable day out for someone living…
For too long, catering for people with disabilities has been a matter of complying with regulation – eliminating the risk of fines or damage to a brand’s reputation. But businesses are waking up, and we’ve created a platform for this change. The Blue Badge Access Awards is a global initiative, officially launching this year on May…
BBS have been busy.. First read about our Addition Collection of inclusive products on the website of The Design Council……….. ‘Meet the Design Council Spark awardee bringing style to independent living, one DRINK at a time’ Our winning design for a inclusive drink/cup/glass/bottle etc. holder has an interesting story behind it, read more here and…
9 Habits of Financially-Stable People with Disabilities To enjoy good financial health, you should always have a plan to take care of your money. With disability comes certain financial challenges. The high costs of medical & social care can drain your wallet frequently. But that doesn’t mean people with disabilities cannot achieve financial stability. …