Back in May we held The BBS MIX – a concert of mixed genres and abilities. Proceeds support a bursary at the Royal Academy of Music and in particular people who have invisible disabilities, something we wrote about recently. In its 4th year the 2018 version was no exception, having supported Fiona Joice who is a soprano…
What does accessibility look like for people with brain injuries? Brain injuries are not always the most visible of disabilities, research by Headway showed that in 2014, 348,934 were admitted to hospital with an acquired brain injury, 162,544 were admitted with a head injury and there were 130,551 stroke admissions. A brain injury can happen…
On Wednesday 2nd May the Toilet Police appeared on Rip Off Britain to comment on the disability facilities in restaurants. In response to the show we have received a number of reviews from the public on their own experiences with facilities in public places labelled disabled. It is too often that the disabled facilities are…
The May Fair 2018 bridging the imaginary gap between disabled and able people…… Unlike ‘Florals for Spring’ The May Fair & BBS Mix Concert are groundbreaking! An all day event and pop-up that celebrates spring with inclusive design, music and products. Wed 23rd of May 2018, 16.00 – 22.00 At Charlie Allen Bespoke 1 Coopers Yard, London N1…
We recently visited two iconic London venues and for once a Grade II listed building has been refurbished with disabled people in mind. That is Kettner’s, a well known landmark in Soho, founded in 1867 by Auguste Kettner, chef to Napoleon III and it was one of the first French restaurants in London. The building is…
Last year the Dorsett Hotel won a BBS Award as Best (Accessible) Venue in a Listed Building and here they receive it at their Grade II Listed hotel in Shepherd’s Bush London. Proving that Listed Buildings can be accessible too!! Every year we host The BLADES – The BBS Awards – celebrating exceptional venues that…
If your wondering why there’s a blue Badger on the website, here’s the answer…… We wanted a group name for followers of Blue Badge Style; those who want to keep their sense of style, whatever the style, whatever the disability. After much discussion ‘The Blue Badgers’ was chosen even though I think it sounds like…
As long time followers of this site will know, we’ve previously reviewed and highly rated The Zetter Hotel , The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell and The Zetter Townhouse Marylebone . Their style and accessibility have given them 2.5 to 3 BBS Ticks with 3 being our maximum award. In particular, The Zetter Townhouse Marylebone were worthy winners of the Best (Accessible)…
Regular readers of this blog will know we sometimes highlight Ludicrous Loos and Ridiculous Ramps. In October 2017 we held our annual BBS Awards for exceptional venues who have both accessibility and style. The highlight of every year is the Best Accessible Loo Award, the most prized of all the Awards, (we already have nominations…