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
Disability
9 Ways To Make Your Home More Accessible
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Naidex 45 at Birmingham NEC | Europe’s Biggest Disability Event
For the past two years, I’ve had the pleasure of being a Naidex Ambassador. Naidex is Europe’s largest disability event and exhibition which takes place every year at Birmingham NEC. This was my first time at Naidex as I was unable to attend last year. So I was looking forward to finally making it this year.
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Stirling Castle Wheelchair Accessible Review | Disabled Access Day With Mobiloo
Disabled Access Day 2019 took place this past weekend and I was excited to support the event by visiting Stirling Castle. Historic Scotland hired a Mobiloo for Stirling Castle’s disabled access day event, so it was great to go along as a Mobiloo ambassador and support their amazing work on such a special day. [Read more…] about Stirling Castle Wheelchair Accessible Review | Disabled Access Day With Mobiloo