It’s been a while since our last update on developments in the world of wheelchairs. Plenty has happened since then, so we thought it would be a good time to take a look at some of the latest mobility related stories and quickly round up what’s been going on. The first thing to mention, since…
At Blue Badge Style, we love anything that looks to demonstrate that style and disability aren’t, and should not be, mutually exclusive and the excellent Designing For The Future project is an example of just that. In a world full of dull, clinical and utilitarian products designed for elderly and less able people, they look to design products that…
GlamSticks, the one-stop shop for ‘Bling’ designer mobility aids, have used their talents and experience to create the first ever Swarovski encrusted running blade. In conjunction with Dorset Orthopaedics, who provided the blade, they’ve designed this one of a kind extravagant aid to show that, even on the sports field, style and disability are able to…
When we recently posted an article on stylish wheelchairs and asked readers to respond if they knew of any trendy models we missed. Actually, on second look, we didn’t ask that, but we were, as always, more than happy when a suggestion was put to us. So, thanks to Aisling from Momentum Healthcare in Ireland, we’re going…
As we hurtle through the calendar, towards Christmas Day, it could easily turn into the perfect time to panic about presents. But fear not, we’re here to help out those people looking for something for somebody less able. We’ve come up with a few extra, last minute stocking filler ideas with an eye on disability.…
A couple of days ago we posted an article about the release of the Carbon Black wheelchair – an innovative and stylish chair we’d been anticipating for a while. Undoubtedly, the CB’s innovative design is something of a game changer for how we approach wheelchair design, but, although they’re now on sale, they’re tough to…
Carbon Black, the revolutionary wheelchair that has had us all on tenterhooks, waiting for its release, has finally arrived. We first became aware of it last June when Fiona saw, and promptly broke, a prototype of the chair at The Design Museum. Immediately the Carbon Black had our attention due to its sleek and intelligent…
At the Alternative Limb Project, prosthetic legs aren’t seen as impediments but instead as blank canvases for art and expression. They create beautifully imagined prostheses, unlike anything you’ve ever seen, that are bespoke and uniquely tailored to the wearer’s taste and requirements. They’re functional, unusually stylish, quirky and different, making them alternative in many a sense…
With less than three weeks to go until Christmas, now is the time to really start thinking about doing some shopping, if you haven’t already. As we’ve said before, it’s not necessary when you’re shopping for a less able friend or family member to concentrate entirely on their disability. Nine times out of ten you…