I recently travelled to London City Airport from Edinburgh Airport with British Airways. I knew at the time of booking my flights that I would be using a stairclimber to board and disembark the plane at London City Airport (LCY). It was no surprise to me. The website clearly stated it would be a stairclimber. That doesn’t mean I wasn’t dreading it. [Read more…] about London City Airport Special Assistance
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Driving a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) in the UK | AD
AD – This post is sponsored by Paddock Automotive
If you’re a wheelchair user and you’re looking into driving in the UK, there are some different options that you should consider. In this article, we’ll cover the different types of vehicle set-up that could work for you and take a look at how to choose the type of vehicle that will be the best fit for your particular lifestyle. [Read more…] about Driving a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) in the UK | AD
Disability and Parenthood: What It’s Like Being A Disabled Mum
Molly Carnan has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and is a manual wheelchair user. In 2019, Molly became a first-time parent to a beautiful baby boy. In today’s guest post, Molly is sharing what it’s like being a disabled mum and has set out to change peoples perceptions of what being a disabled parent means. [Read more…] about Disability and Parenthood: What It’s Like Being A Disabled Mum
How The easyTravelseat Makes Air Travel Simple For Disabled Travellers
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
Tips for Travelling To New York City At Christmas In A Wheelchair
New York City is the ultimate destination for a Christmas city break. It’s my all-time favourite. If like me, you are a massive fan of watching festive films like Home Alone 2, Miracle on 34th Street, Elf and all the other Christmas movies based in New York, then you are going to love visiting New York City at Christmas. [Read more…] about Tips for Travelling To New York City At Christmas In A Wheelchair
What To Do When Your Motability Scheme WAV Breaks Down
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
Wheelchair Accessible Things To Do In West Wales
Nestled amongst the Cambrian Mountains is the town of Lampeter in West Wales. This was our base while glamping in a wheelchair accessible safari tent. Whilst glamping is all about switching off, relaxing in nature and doing whatever you want, there is also so many beautiful things to see and things to do. [Read more…] about Wheelchair Accessible Things To Do In West Wales
Wheelchair Accessible Glamping In A Safari Tent | Canvas and Campfires Review
Glamping may not be something you have considered as a wheelchair user. Camping, in general, is not something I would personally consider to be accessible for me due to the level of my disability. So would glamping be much better? Well, after my recent experience the answer is a massive, Yes! It absolutely is. When the lovely owners of Canvas and Campfires invited me to test out one of their new wheelchair accessible glamping safari tents, [Read more…] about Wheelchair Accessible Glamping In A Safari Tent | Canvas and Campfires Review
Staybridge Suites Liverpool | Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Next To Albert Dock
Liverpool is known as the birthplace of the fab four, The Beatles as well as a diverse and cultural city. We recently returned from a short stay in Liverpool where we stayed at Staybridge Suites Liverpool for two nights in one of their wheelchair accessible suites. [Read more…] about Staybridge Suites Liverpool | Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Next To Albert Dock
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