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
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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
The Disabled Blogger Tag
The Disabled Blogger Tag was created by Elin from My Blurred World and I was kindly tagged by Elin and Holly to take part. I’ve seen so many different tags from other bloggers, but never a disabled blogger tag, so it is amazing that this one has been created. [Read more…] about The Disabled Blogger Tag
Slam Dunk for Accessibility at Emirates Arena | Glasgow Rocks Basketball Match
I’ve never been one to follow sports. Apart from a phase I went through during my younger years when I had a crush on Ryan Giggs and thought I was a huge Man United fan. Please don’t judge. But moving on from that I’ve never really been a supporter of any sport. I watched some matches on TV and went to a few matches of my hometown football team during my Ryan Giggs days. [Read more…] about Slam Dunk for Accessibility at Emirates Arena | Glasgow Rocks Basketball Match
Ask Me Anything Q&A | Part 1
I recently took to social media to ask if you would like me to do a ‘Ask Me Anything Q&A’ post. I asked you to send me questions that you would like me to answer about anything from travel, disability, health, work etc. So today I have the answers to your great questions. A massive thank you to everyone who took time to send me questions. [Read more…] about Ask Me Anything Q&A | Part 1
How To Make Your Home Wheelchair Accessible
Making your home wheelchair accessible doesn’t have to involve building a new home from scratch. Sometimes it’s possible to make adaptions to your current home in order to make it easier to manoeuvre around in a wheelchair and promote independent living. Here are my 5 tips on how to make your home wheelchair accessible. [Read more…] about How To Make Your Home Wheelchair Accessible
5 Top Tips: How To Look After A Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV)
What do you love the most about getting a new wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV)? Is it the excitement of getting the latest make and model? Having a car that is adapted for you? The way it drives or how brand spanky new it looks? In the beginning, you will be keen to keep it looking new by ensuring its clean and tidy at all times. As times goes by the novelty of having your WAV soon wears off. Like most things, and you may gradually stop looking after it as well. Instead of continually buying the ‘new car’ air freshener in the hopes of making it smell like it’s new again, why not try these [Read more…] about 5 Top Tips: How To Look After A Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV)
Guest Post: Going On ‘The Undateables’ Helped Me To Realise I Wasn’t Undateable
Valentines Day is almost upon us and for most people, it’s a day to show your significant other how much you love them. A day for ‘in-love’ couples so to speak. When in reality we have 365 days in the year to do just that. However, many people often think that disabled people don’t date, don’t have relationships, don’t love or be loved. Although that really couldn’t be further from the truth. The Undateables is a Channel 4 TV series that sets out to prove that disabled people do all of the above and more. Its a dating show for disabled people and it follows them [Read more…] about Guest Post: Going On ‘The Undateables’ Helped Me To Realise I Wasn’t Undateable
6 Top Tips: How To Choose The Best Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV)
Choosing a vehicle to suit your disability or circumstances can be difficult as there are many factors to consider. Some people may find it easier than others, but it’s very important to try and think long term. This is especially important if, like me, your disability or wheelchair is likely to change over a few years. I’ve had many wheelchair accessible vehicles throughout my life so I thought I’d share my top tips on how to choose the best wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV). [Read more…] about 6 Top Tips: How To Choose The Best Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV)