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)
Transportation
NorthLink Ferries: Crossing The North Sea In A Wheelchair Accessible Cabin
Back in October my Mum and I set sail across the North Sea on NorthLink Ferries MV Hrossey. The trip was with a few of my fellow Euan’s Guide Ambassadors and took us on a journey from Aberdeen to Lerwick in the Shetland Islands. Both my mum and I had never been to Shetland before so we jumped at the chance when invited by the amazing guys at Euan’s Guide. [Read more…] about NorthLink Ferries: Crossing The North Sea In A Wheelchair Accessible Cabin
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)
Explore The Beautiful Countryside With The All-Terrain Wheelchair
I’ve always loved exploring the outdoors. Even as a young girl I would often go hill-walking with my family and loved running about playing outside with friends. As my condition progressed I eventually had to stop doing these things not because I didn’t enjoy them anymore, but because I could no longer physically do them. Gradually having to rely on my wheelchair more and more. [Read more…] about Explore The Beautiful Countryside With The All-Terrain Wheelchair
Is travelling First Class on Virgin Trains Wheelchair Accessible
Last month we travelled to London to see the mighty Kings of Leon at BST Hyde Park festival as well as doing a few tourist things too. We didn’t particularly want to fly or drive so we looked into going by train instead. I had never experienced a train journey longer than 40 minutes so I was interested to see what it would be like travelling [Read more…] about Is travelling First Class on Virgin Trains Wheelchair Accessible
Jet2 discriminatory actions towards disabled passengers
So imagine being told you can’t fly because you wear spectacles. This would be awful, not to mention downright ridiculous and discriminatory. Well, that isn’t far from what I experienced recently with Jet2, an airline known for its controversy surrounding disabled passengers. [Read more…] about Jet2 discriminatory actions towards disabled passengers
Another Paris | The Wheelchair Accessible tourist train tour
Are you planning a trip to Paris soon? Are you looking to do something a little different during your time in the City of Light? If so, you must take a ride on the coolest little blue train the city has to offer with Another Paris. There is no better way to see the streets of Paris. [Read more…] about Another Paris | The Wheelchair Accessible tourist train tour
Experiencing Edinburgh Trams for the first time as a wheelchair user
I mentioned in my previous post that I’m not a regular public transport user. So it’s unusual for me to say that I’ve been on not just one but two forms of public transport in the same week. The first being a bus to take part in a demo for a new wheelchair securement system and the second being Edinburgh Trams. Both were great experiences as a wheelchair user. [Read more…] about Experiencing Edinburgh Trams for the first time as a wheelchair user
Quantum transforms travel for wheelchair users on Lothian Buses
I’m a proud member of the Muscular Dystrophy Trailblazers, which is a network of young disabled campaigners. One of our campaigns is to improve the accessibility of public transport. So it was exciting when they asked me to attend an open day with Lothian Buses in Edinburgh to see a demo of a brand new piece of equipment installed on one of their buses.
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5 Awesome Things To Love About Road Trips
Honestly, there is nothing more freeing than hitting the road and escaping the daily mundane for a little bit. The excitement of throwing some things in an overnight bag and setting off on a road trip of adventure and freedom. [Read more…] about 5 Awesome Things To Love About Road Trips