Back in May of this year we held the second BBS Mix Concert , the most inclusive concert of 2016. The proceeds funded a bursary for musicians with disabilities at the Royal Academy of Music. Fiona Joice the soprano who was awarded the bursary sent this lovely letter to show how it has helped her. She…
The clocks have gone back and all of a sudden it feels like winter but here are some useful tips to keep you happy as the nights draw in: First some colourful makeup to brighten the darkest day………Jordan Bone who after a car crash left her paralysed and unable to open and close her hands,…
Here’s an interesting video on colour blindness. Something of a disability not just crossing the road…………If you need good information the RNIB is a good place to start. Here’s a fun test,
The ‘D’ List is back – all new things in the world of Disability. We take a look at new stylish and/or innovative developments the world of the less able. It’s, unfortunately, an infrequent look as not a whole lot changes with regard to style & disability. However, here’s some encouraging developments: 1st, Scooters. Previous…
There was a huge response to our Awards for ‘Venues With Exceptional Style & Accessibility‘. Here are the relevant articles…………most concentrated on the ‘Best Accessible Loo’, this was also the most coveted award by the hospitality audience at the Awards!! First was from The Caterer 6th Oct – German Gymnasium Wins Two Blue Badge…
Update Oct 2016: We received this from a BBS reader regarding Shoes of Prey…. “I ordered a pair of ballet flats in a wide fitting from here (Shoes of Prey). My feet are horrible! Swollen and wide. The shoes did fit but I was disappointed with the quality. They are so stiff they are v…
The results are in from the 2016 Blue Badge Style Awards, supported by Conran and Partners, Thomson Reuters and Hewi accessible bathrooms. All of the nominated venues are now officially holders of the BBS Recommendation with ratings of 2 or more BBS Ticks. The judging was extremely close and all nominees should be congratulated on…
This article on BBC News talks about The reality of life as a disabled clubber and the inaccessibility and health & safety nonsense you have to put up with in nightclubs… ‘A night out clubbing is something most young people take for granted. But even if they get past the bouncer, life on the dance…
Green Hotelier Sept 29th 2016: Talking Point: Hotels should see their disabled guests as stakeholders. Continuing our theme examining the role of stakeholders in improving hotels’ performance as responsible businesses, and with a nod to the theme this week for World Tourism Day of equality of access for people with disabilities, Fiona Jarvis, Founder of…