Simply Emma

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How The easyTravelseat Makes Air Travel Simple For Disabled Travellers

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Disclaimer: I received the easyTravelseat for free in exchange for my honest opinion on the product.  As always my reviews are completely truthful and all opinions are my own.

Travelling is one of my favourite things to do. I love visiting new places and the experiences it brings. However, air travel as a wheelchair user has always been my least favourite way to travel. Like most wheelchair users, having to get out of my comfortable wheelchair and man-handled into the aisle chair then into the aircraft seat is painful, unsafe and undignified. [Read more…] about How The easyTravelseat Makes Air Travel Simple For Disabled Travellers

What To Do When Your Motability Scheme WAV Breaks Down

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Just a few weeks ago I was living it up in Portugal with some of my favourite accessible travel bloggers. The trip and everyone who was part of it were all amazing and I can’t wait to share more about it very soon. Looking back on the trip, I have such fond memories of it all. Apart from the beginning. The beginning and what we like to call ‘Pre-Portugal’ was stressful and frustrating. [Read more…] about What To Do When Your Motability Scheme WAV Breaks Down

9 Ways To Make Your Home More Accessible

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There are many ways to make your home more accessible. What is accessible for one disabled person, may not necessarily be accessible for others. However, there are universal adaptations that can be made to a home to make it more accessible for a range of disabilities and circumstances. The following suggestions are just some of the ways to make your home more accessible. [Read more…] about 9 Ways To Make Your Home More Accessible

WheelEEZ® Beach Wheelchair Conversion Kit Makes Beach Days Accessible

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Going to the beach is something a lot of people take for granted. For wheelchair users, going to the beach is difficult. The simple fact that sand and wheelchairs just don’t go. Well, that used to be the case. Now, beach days are possible thanks to amazing beach wheelchairs. They are popping up more and more at beaches all over. Recently I received a WheelEEZ® beach wheelchair conversion kit [Read more…] about WheelEEZ® Beach Wheelchair Conversion Kit Makes Beach Days Accessible

Fusion Festival Disabled Access & Wheelchair Accessibility Nightmare | Worst Festival Experience Ever

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You know when you have a bad feeling about something? Like a deep down bad feeling in your gut? Well, that’s what Allan and I had when we booked Fusion Festival tickets way back in March of this year. The months leading up the festival had us feeling anxious and questioning whether we actually want to go. We constantly went back and forth wondering what Fusion Festival disabled access and wheelchair accessibility was going to be like. [Read more…] about Fusion Festival Disabled Access & Wheelchair Accessibility Nightmare | Worst Festival Experience Ever

A Quick Raiser Made Daily Hoist Transfers Easy & Safe | Molift Hoist Review

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Getting out of bed. Standing up. Going to the toilet. Moving to another seat. Putting a pair of trousers on. These are all things most able-bodied people take for granted. Simple everyday tasks that are barely given a second thought. For wheelchair users who are unable or struggle to stand or walk, these everyday movements or tasks are impossible. [Read more…] about A Quick Raiser Made Daily Hoist Transfers Easy & Safe | Molift Hoist Review

Disabled Barbie Dolls & Inclusive Toys Promote Social Inclusion

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Each month I write an opinion column for The Falkirk Herald newspaper. I write about all sorts of things from what I’ve been getting up to, my travels, my day-to-day life, thoughts on accessibility and more. For last months column, I wrote about my childhood, growing up with a disability and the lack of inclusive toys compared to the range of inclusive toys on the market nowadays. [Read more…] about Disabled Barbie Dolls & Inclusive Toys Promote Social Inclusion

Finding A Job With A Disability: My Employment Story | AD

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Job hunting can be one of the most daunting and frustrating things for anyone to do. When you have a disability, it can be even more difficult with extra challenges and barriers. Thankfully there are schemes in places to help as well as specialist equipment, legislation and improved employer attitudes and awareness. These can help when finding a job with a disability. [Read more…] about Finding A Job With A Disability: My Employment Story | AD

Being In An Interabled Relationship: Q&A With My Caregiving Boyfriend

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I have Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, a progressive muscle wasting condition which mainly affects my arms and legs. This means I can’t lift my arms, have zero strength, no trunk control and unable to walk. I use a powered wheelchair and require the support of carers for most aspects of my daily life. My disability not only affects me, but it also affects those closest to me. T [Read more…] about Being In An Interabled Relationship: Q&A With My Caregiving Boyfriend

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