Chelsea Flower Show starts on 23rd May and heralds what’s termed ‘The Season’, a series of prestigious events held before high summer. Below is our updated guide to accessibility at a number of the ‘Seasons’ events. However, our ‘season’ starts with the BBSMIX concert and the line up this year is truly exceptional including, Midori Jaeger…
Don’t forget your ticket to the coolest event this year………………………………………………………….. In our third year, Blue Badge Style MIX raises funds to support musicians with disabilities at the Royal Academy of Music. This inclusive concert will be held in a ‘pop up’ location in Islington, Charlie Allen Bespoke, and will raise further funds for the 2017/18 academic year. It…
I and The American Lieutenant went to Naidex again this year where I spoke about the importance of a sense of style for people with disabilities. Here is a snippet of what I said and you can read the slides here…….. As well as speaking we also had a look to see if there…
April 2017: A change in the law (Equality Act 2010) brings three key new protections to disabled people in England and Wales. This means that taxi and private hire vehicle drivers will be obliged by law to: Transport wheelchair users in their wheelchair Provide passengers in wheelchairs with appropriate assistance; and Charge wheelchair users the…
For Disabled Access Day this year our friends at Sesame Access suggested a Bar Crawl. Previously we did the same in the City, you can see the results here. But for 2017 we chose Covent Garden, you can read all about it here and see the video below. Needless to say only 2 of the 5…
In our search for things to do we came across the Graeae Theatre Company that ‘is a force for change in world-class theatre – breaking down barriers, challenging preconceptions and boldly placing Deaf and disabled artists centre stage.’ They famously performed at the London 2012 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony and are a touring theatre company. Their productions…
The ‘D’ List features new things in the world of disability and here’s our latest round up. 1st The WHEEL PAD a new concept in accessible homes. It’s a temporary home that accommodates a family member that needs extra support due to a sudden disability. It’s a temporary bedroom and bathroom that can be attached to…
1st 10th March is Disabled Access Day and we’re joining forces with Sesame Access to re-create our Bar Crawl from last year. See the clip below. It was great fun and a myriad of things went wrong. We’re “shaking” up (all will become clear on the night) Central London again……contact us and we’ll tell you…
This ‘D’ List -all new things in the world of disability – has been prompted by a reader review of a car transfer system for the less mobile and a mail we received at BBS Towers asking for more up-to-date information on current wheelchairs and mobility devices that you can buy now. A number of…