This article on BBC News talks about The reality of life as a disabled clubber and the inaccessibility and health & safety nonsense you have to put up with in nightclubs… ‘A night out clubbing is something most young people take for granted. But even if they get past the bouncer, life on the dance…
Green Hotelier Sept 29th 2016: Talking Point: Hotels should see their disabled guests as stakeholders. Continuing our theme examining the role of stakeholders in improving hotels’ performance as responsible businesses, and with a nod to the theme this week for World Tourism Day of equality of access for people with disabilities, Fiona Jarvis, Founder of…
Update Sep 2016: The Nominations are out for the BBS Access Awards, here they are, including an award for the ‘best’ Ludicrous Loo: Book here for tickets, 1 nominee goes free! Best Bar There will be two awards for Best Bar, budget and upmarket White Horse at Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk No. 1 Duke St, Richmond,…
Having stunned the world, and Hitler, by winning four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Jesse Owens returned to America and found himself locked out due to the colour of his skin. Part of the racial discrimination he was on the receiving end of meant that, even when he attended events that were being…
In the spirit of Rio 2016, disabled golf officials are attempting to raise awareness of the sport with the aim of being added to the Paralympic Games. It won’t happen until at least 2024 according to the article from Sky Sports in 2014. But for those of you wishing to take part in a sport where…
Since renowned chef Simon Rogan opened his Michelin Starred, ‘clean’ cooking restaurant of L’Enclume a number of other establishments have come to our notice in Cumbria and The Lake District. So if you’re going, check these out and there’s at least one accessible hotel to try. Style and luxury have become part of this landscape and…
In the lead up to the 2016 Paralympics we’re re-visiting the inspirational and moving stories we published about the 2012 athletes. ‘Inspirational’ is over-used and frequently a cliché for anyone with a disability but these stories are that and more – they sent shivers of pride throughout the BBS team!! Last week we heard from David…
In the lead up to the 2016 Paralympics we’re re-visiting the inspirational and moving stories we published about the 2012 athletes. ‘Inspirational’ is over-used and frequently a cliché for anyone with a disability but these stories are that and more – they sent shivers of pride throughout the BBS team!! Last week we heard from Para-Dressage…
Two recent reviews have highlighted some award winning restaurants that appear to be great places to visit but slightly inaccessible. To be fair they are both trying to change their premises to make them more inclusive so we’ll wait and see before giving a final seal of approval. This prompted our initiative to present our…