BBS have been busy.. First read about our Addition Collection of inclusive products on the website of The Design Council……….. ‘Meet the Design Council Spark awardee bringing style to independent living, one DRINK at a time’ Our winning design for a inclusive drink/cup/glass/bottle etc. holder has an interesting story behind it, read more here and…
Following ASOS’s much hyped, but very limited, recent foray into accessible fashion, a new startup label is showing them how it’s done. Last summer saw ASOS collaborate with journalist and Paralympic hopeful Chloe Ball-Hopkins, after she wrote to the retailer asking them to include adaptive clothing options. The result was a colourful wheelchair-friendly waterproof jumpsuit designed…
The first thing we need to say is that although someone is disabled they of course want to keep their own sense of style. They still like the same things and appreciate the same gifts as anyone else such as lovely smellies, cool fashion items, jewellery/watches, chocolates, computer games etc.. But if you want some…
Previously on the ‘D’ List, ‘new things in the world of disability’, we talked about the most important room the bathroom/toilet. There are plenty of ideas to make them trendy and accessible but what about the rest of the house where, after all, you spend most of your time so even more important to get it…
London Design Festival, ‘Celebrates and promotes London as the design capital of the world’ and we’ve got a round up of some of the standout design events and their accessibility for all. We look at exhibits that are focussed on disability as well as some that are just plain interesting. They are: 1. Please Feed…
The ‘D’ List looks at new things in the world of disability, you can see previous articles here. This month Gifted People in Ukraine contacted Blue Badge Style about their new wheelchair, Rocket 4 with its innovative suspension system – something needed in all wheelchairs!. First of all, before you ask, it’s not available outside of…
The ‘D’ List highlights new things in the world of disability. This season we’ve researched equipment for those people who are ambulant disabled and need mobility assistance. We take a look at stylish, fashionable & cool, canes, crutches and walkers. 1ST Cool Crutches. These colourful crutches are available in a myriad of designs and can be customised…
In our regular look at cool things is the world of disability – The ‘D’ List – we recently reviewed modern and stylish improvements to your home if you’re a disabled or less able person. Although we don’t endorse Trinity Living products we thought the checklist below was a good idea if you’re in need of…
Update 2018: Take a look at the ADDITI+ON SHOP for some new stylish walking sticks, including Guinsticks made of hazel and holly. You can also find the Armani of crutches in the shop………… ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Update Sept. 2015: The German Crutch Co. seems to have disappeared and the Ossenberg Crutch can now be purchased direct from their website or via Mobility…