We received this news piece about an invention that can make painting easier – won’t necessarily make you a good artist but at least it’s made possible. It’s called the enAball and we’re waiting to hear when it may go into production. ………………………………………………………………………………………… DESIGN STUDENTS RESTORE ARTISTIC INDEPENDENCE A team of 5 University of Brighton…
We didn’t realise but it was nearly three years since we wrote about accessible rooftop bars – so time for an update! Here’s our latest guide for the Indian Summer of 2017 – we hope! We make no apologies for starting with London as it does have a lot of rooftops to fill. London Rooftops…
Update 2017: Here’s 2 useful resources on wheelchair powerpacks 1. Mobility Smart have a comprehensive list of what’s available (none are very stylish 🙁 ) and 2. RICA who advise on what to consider when buying. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Although this was published 2 years ago we know that power packs haven’t changed that much and here’s a review…
Nominations for the Blue Badge Style Awards – The BLADES, are open……..We’re looking for venues that have ‘exceptional accessibility and style’ and tickets to the awards are now on sale. People with a disability go free but everyone else has to pay (not a lot!). The presentations will be made at Lutyen’s, Pepys Room, in…
Press Release 07.08.2017: Best Restaurant, Favourite Accessible Bar, Most Ludicrous Loo? Recommend Your Favourite Venue for an Award London, 7 August 2017, Nominations are open for the fourth annual Blue Badge Style Awards. The Awards will recognise the effort that stylish hotels, restaurants and bars have made to attract guests with disabilities. A stylish venue…
DRINK – Inclusive Glass holder, has been created as part of the Spark Programme at The Design Council, you can follow its progress here. DRINK is for people who have their hands full – wheelchair, buggy, deck chair it enables effortless independence and socialising. DRINK has travelled, to Spain on some crutches……. To No. 10…
For those of you following our journey on Spark programme with The Design Council (read more here), you’ll realise we’re about to create something new for the Blue Badge Style ‘movement’ – A New Brand, the ADDITI+ON collection of accessories ‘for people who have their hands full’. Here’s what it means and why we think…
Le Saint-James Hotel is located 10 minutes from central Bordeaux in Bouliac and sits on the ‘Balcony of Bordeaux’, named for its panoramic views of the region. They are a Relais & Chateaux hotel with an accessible room and bathroom, on the second floor of the main building. We haven’t been we’re just taking them…
The day before DRINK was at No. 10 and last night Blue Badge Style attended a brilliant event on #Assistive Technology hosted at The Speaker’s House (he was out for the night)! Organised by Shaw Trust/Disabled Living Foundation. Great ideas on how assistive devices help everyone at one time or another – none are immune to disability even if…