Those of you who know me realise I don’t expect to find much of ‘innovation’ at Naidex – the largest disability equipment show in the UK. Held every year at the NEC, Birmingham, the first innovation was found on the train – we tried out the BBS ‘Drink’ glass holder. It worked well with the…
First is our very own DRINK glass holder. This is the first of a range of BBS wheelchair accessories. Have you ever wished you could get away from boring people at a party or wanted to network at an event but can’t take your drink with you?? Fed up with not being able to go…
Update 2016: We’ve added the Di Blasi and Travelscoot scooters to the list, following advice from our readers. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. A few months ago the Colibri lightweight micro scooter, from Invacare, was named among the winners at the prestigious 2014 Red Dot Awards. It’s good to see mobility products being involved in an international award recognising excellence…
Easter has crept up all too soon and here at BBS we haven’t bought our Easter chocolate so we thought we’d share a few places to buy, at the last minute, that’re outside the (chocolate) ‘Box’: Harvey Nichols is good source of the stylish egg and are throughout the UK and online. The Chocolate Society ‘Artisan Blonde Chocolate…
Welcome to our regular update on things ‘new’ in the world of disability ‘The ‘D’ List’. In this edition we look at stylish kitchenware for the partially sighted, the pre-launch of Nike’s self lacing and heel entry trainers and the news we can’t ignore, ‘No Cuts’ to disability benefits…yet. First, The Leaven Range by Simon Kinneir demonstrated…
Welcome to our regular update on things ‘new’ in the world of disability ‘The ‘D’ List’. In this edition we look at an evolving walking aid, a wearable communication device and an extra light scooter: First, The Evolvable Walking Aid Kit is a long-term mobility device that can be tailored to the individual needs of…
Blue Badge Style and our reviews of 2 Rollators. They’re the most stylish we could find, contact us if you wish to buy or need further information. Do watch it’s entertaining…….. And the 2nd one…. Sorry we couldn’t find a disabled model but if anyone wants to volunteer for our future reviews get in touch.
This is a good article from Luisa Rollenhagen at Houzz showing where “accessible design is finally having its moment: accessibility and aesthetic design are starting to come together”, We’ve been talking about this since we started and at last the message has come ‘home’. Some good ideas for wheelchair users, people with sight problems and just people who…
Update Jan 2016: The Quokka bag can now be bought from EPC see this link. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. When I looked for a stylish bag for my wheelchair I was met with black or neon, nylon back packs – not the designer adornment I was used to. Out of necessity I went for cross body bags but…