Okay, admittedly I am not a regular viewer of Strictly Come Dancing. However, I have been keeping up to date with the latest news on its disabled contestants this year, Para-triathlete Lauren Steadman and acid attack victim Katie Piper. Last year there was Paralympian Jonnie Peacock, who was also featured in the top ten Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 (which I was also featured in eek). [Read more…] about Strictly Come Dancing Showcase Inclusive Routine With Disabled Dancers
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Am I More Than My Disability? #WhatMakesMe
I remember having to write about myself at school for various projects. It sounded like such a simple task, but in reality, I found it really difficult to describe myself. I’m the kind of person that doesn’t find it easy to compliment myself. Even now, I still struggle when asked to write a personal bio. [Read more…] about Am I More Than My Disability? #WhatMakesMe
How ‘Welcome’ by Neatebox is breaking the cycle of bad customer service
The lovely folks from Neatebox are guest posting today with the lowdown on the ‘Welcome’ app and how it is transforming customer service for disabled people. [Read more…] about How ‘Welcome’ by Neatebox is breaking the cycle of bad customer service
You & Your Extraordinary Blood | Why Blood Donation Is Important + My Own Experience
There is no doubting the fact that giving blood saves lives. You and your extraordinary blood save the lives of people all over the world every second of every day. But do we really know how important blood donation is and what our extraordinary blood does for ourselves and others? [Read more…] about You & Your Extraordinary Blood | Why Blood Donation Is Important + My Own Experience
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Special Assistance – Travelling With A Disability
Our trip to Amsterdam seems like a distant memory now but was only a few months ago. I never planned on reviewing my experience of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol special assistance, but I want to share my thoughts on how good I found the service. I also thought it would be good to follow on from my review of Edinburgh Airport special assistance from the same trip. [Read more…] about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Special Assistance – Travelling With A Disability
Edinburgh Airport Special Assistance – Travelling With A Disability
Living in Central Scotland means that I’m bang smack in the middle and conveniently placed to travel from two main Scottish airports; Edinburgh and Glasgow. Edinburgh airport is usually my first preference though and the airport I chose when travelling to Amsterdam recently. I know many disabled people may be interested to know what assistance is available when travelling to/from Edinburgh Airport. [Read more…] about Edinburgh Airport Special Assistance – Travelling With A Disability
Adapting Vehicles to Become Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) have become increasingly common on the roads and this is fantastic because they can transform the lives of those that require the use of a wheelchair. Public transportation can be challenging when you are a wheelchair user, but a WAV allows you to travel easily, [Read more…] about Adapting Vehicles to Become Wheelchair Accessible
Guest Post: Wheelchair Access and Disability Mediation
Ryan Compton, Director of Centre for Resolution is guest posting today with advice on what to do when you are denied wheelchair access to services, what to do in those situations and why disability mediation may be an effective solution. [Read more…] about Guest Post: Wheelchair Access and Disability Mediation
wheelAIR Trial Touches Down At Edinburgh Airport
As a wheelchair user and keen traveller, I am no stranger to special assistance services at airports in the UK, Europe and USA. Travelling can be a stressful and unpleasant experience for many disabled travellers, myself included. However, when the right equipment, training and services are available to passengers with reduced mobility, it can truly make all the difference to the overall travelling experience. [Read more…] about wheelAIR Trial Touches Down At Edinburgh Airport
10 Awesome Perks of Being In A Wheelchair
Being in a wheelchair is often viewed in a negative way by non-disabled people. Of course, there are challenges and barriers every single day, but we don’t want pity and we certainly don’t want our limitations to be the sole focus. There are so many perks of being in a wheelchair and I’m going to share some of them to show you that it isn’t all doom and gloom. [Read more…] about 10 Awesome Perks of Being In A Wheelchair