Update 2018: Correction to the article below, the World Disability Billiards and Snooker Association do have a tournament once a year that includes wheelchair and other players. A once a year tick for inclusion!! …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Update 2017: Here’s a company that supplies equipment for disabled Billiards players, particularly those that only use one arm. It…
2017 Update: Below is our round up of Accessible Ski-ing in Europe and beyond, a chance to get away from Xmas preparations?! However, as an update we wanted to feature a place included in Barrier Free Travel, a scheme established by The German Tourist Office, you can visit the DKB-Ski sport-HALLE in Oberhof, Thuringia, Germany. It’s ‘Germany’s…
Update 2017: Having received two new reviews from a reader we thought we should update our information on Glasgow with regard to trendy places to visit and their accessibility. In 2014 we wrote about the Glasgow School of Art (See below) and it’s new Reid Building. At the same time the world famous Mackintosh Building…
If you’ve read this blog in the past you’ll know we were ‘guinea pigs’ for a new approach to accessible dancing i.e. wheelchair dancing with an able bodied partner – Inclusive Ballroom (see the previous article here). We were even featured on the BBC…… We loved it so much we hired the professional partners…
Chelsea Flower Show starts on 23rd May and heralds what’s termed ‘The Season’, a series of prestigious events held before high summer. Below is our updated guide to accessibility at a number of the ‘Seasons’ events. However, our ‘season’ starts with the BBSMIX concert and the line up this year is truly exceptional including, Midori Jaeger…
Don’t forget your ticket to the coolest event this year………………………………………………………….. In our third year, Blue Badge Style MIX raises funds to support musicians with disabilities at the Royal Academy of Music. This inclusive concert will be held in a ‘pop up’ location in Islington, Charlie Allen Bespoke, and will raise further funds for the 2017/18 academic year. It…
In our search for things to do we came across the Graeae Theatre Company that ‘is a force for change in world-class theatre – breaking down barriers, challenging preconceptions and boldly placing Deaf and disabled artists centre stage.’ They famously performed at the London 2012 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony and are a touring theatre company. Their productions…
If you follow us on Facebook you’ll know that the American Lieutenant and myself recently attended a ballroom dance class for wheelchair users with ‘standing’ partners. It was filmed by the BBC – see the video (spot me & American Lieutenant as the oldest swingers in town). Organised by Rashmi Becker and her partner Nuno…
1ST, The UNYQ Align a personalised, fashionable and breathable’ back brace produced by UNYQ (Seattle and Seville). It’s intended for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). We like all the features of this as young girls with scoliosis need to look good whilst they have to wear a brace for long periods. The brace is lighter and…