Last week, we did a post about how difficult it is to find stylish walking sticks and crutches. We thought that that was a challenge but then we tried to find stylish mobility scooters! Companies building mobility scooters have to work not only to create a practical, functioning machine but also to make something that…
With Christmas just around the corner, we thought it would be a good idea to put together some ideas of stylish presents, that people can give to their less able friends and family. Here’s our list of the best stylish Christmas presents for the less able: Wheelchairs and Attachments FreeWheel is a wheelchair attachment that…
There are some interesting developments going on at the moment as scientists and inventors work on improving the functionality of wheelchairs. Take a look at some of the directions the future of the wheelchair may take: The WHILL is an add-on which turns normal wheelchairs into electric ones. The device clamps onto the wheels of manual…
Recently, Blue Badge Style’s Fiona Jarvis joined in discussions for a one-day forum entitled ‘Collectively Engaged – Digital Content Development in the UK’ which was hosted and produced by the artistic collective body>data>space at Europe House in London, on 20th September 2012. Jarvis was in the company of about 30-40 creative digital content professionals &…
Download the new BBS Mobile App here iPhone/iPad – From the iTunes Store Android: From the Andriod Store It’s free (at the moment). It finds trendy/stylish places near your location and rates them with BBS Ticks . The rating looks at style/ambience, access & facilities. You can sort on any of these or just by…
Update Sept 2015: Ossenberg are now distributed through Mobility Choices in the UK or direct from their website. See this link . I have extolled the virtues of Kowsky crutches in previous posts as they are quiet and look good (as long as you don’t make them over colourful!). Now there is an alternative and…
I’ve heard from kowsky and here is the link to Sunrise Medical who in turn will direct you to a local supplier of Kowsky crutches, known in the UK as Coopers??? http://www.sunrisemedical.com/products/product_list.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306500375&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395297629&bmUID=1342419142835&bmLocale=en_GB&theFolderID=2534374306500375
There is now a lot of confusion on whether Kowsky distributes through Sunrise medical UK or Kowsky UK in Northampton. I have asked them to comment and will publish the answer as soon as it is received!!
Thank you to Stuxbotand UCL Advances the Blue Badge Style MApp will be in store soon, for iPhone & Android. It is location based and will tell you which ‘Stylish & Accessible’ venues are nearby. Some may just be stylish, with difficult access and no facilities but at least you will no what to expect. You…