Press - Simply Emma

Awards

British Empire Medal (BEM)

Awarded a BEM in HM The King’s first Birthday Honours list for services to disabled people – June 2023

Prime Minister’s Points of Light Award

Disability Travel Blogger – Points of Light award recognises outstanding individual volunteers – people who are making a change in their community. – January 2019

The Shaw Trust Disability Power 100

Disability Power 100 showcasing the UK’s most influential disabled people – 2018

Campaigns

Hyatt Hotels #FeelAWorldAway – 2022
I Am Number 17 – Rare Disease Campaign – 2020

Podcasts

The Accessible Travel Talk Show

Published work

Motability

Money-saving tips and discounts: advice from a Scheme customer – April 2022
Travelling with a disability – March 2022
My favourite Scottish drives – November 2021
My favourite beach for wheelchair access – August 2021
My wheelchair accessible road trip tips – July 2021
Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle breakdown experience – December 2020
Tips for an accessible Christmas at home – December 2020
My Kwik Fit Mobile Service Experience – December 2020
Driving with Muscular Dystrophy – September 2020
Choosing my next WAV – July 2020
How to look after your powered wheelchair – July 2020
Five accessible ways to stay connected during self-isolation – May 2020
The importance of routine during self-isolation – May 2020
The importance of comfort and suspension to Powered Wheelchairs – December 2018
A wheelchair user’s guide to choosing a university – October 2018
A wheelchair user’s guide to attending university – September 2018
The Royal Yacht Britannia – August 2018
How to plan an accessible holiday – June 2018
Accessible things to do in Edinburgh – May 2018
6 Of the most accessible cities to visit in the UK – May 2018
6 Of the most picturesque and accessible towns in the UK – May 2018
The most inspirational people to follow if you’re disabled – October 2017

Peoples Ford

Accessible day out at Doune Ponds – September 2021
Accessible day out at St Andrews beach – August 2021
Visit to The Kelpies – November 2020
An Autumnal Lochside Drive – October 2020
A Day Out to Jupiter Artland – September 2020
Drive to Carron Valley Reservoir – August 2020
Emma’s Adventure To Watch The 1975 – February 2020
Starting 2020 With Emma & A Weekend Trip Away – January 2020
A Christmas Day Out With Emma – December 2019
A Day Out With Emma – November 2019
Weekend Fun With Emma – October 2019
One Big Day Out With Emma – September 2019
Roadtripping With Emma to Northumberland – June 2019
Another Day, Another Gig With Emma – May 2019
A Day Out At Naidex – April 2019
Emma’s adventure to see The 1975 – January 2019
Emma’s Accessible Day Out – December 2018

Reviews

My review of the Sirus upfront WAV – Sirus Automotive – April 2020
The Royal Yacht Britannia – November 2017
Reviewer Story: Accessible Glamping – October 2017
Accessible Things To Do In Edinburgh – July 2017
Emma experiences an Edinburgh Bus Tour! – January 25th 2017
Accessible Travel in Paris – September 12th 2016
Trailblazer Emma demos brand new wheelchair restraint – Muscular Dystrophy UK – March 31st 2016
Experience using Eagle 2 Lifter – Muscular Dystrophy UK – June 1st 2016
Quantum transforms travel for wheelchair users on lothian buses – April 7th 2016

Interviews

Traveloholic Interviews – Simply Emma – February 2018
Hogmanay blogger round-up – December 2017
Wheelie Inspiring Interview: Emma Muldoon of Simply Emma – Curb Free with Cory Lee – November 2017
The Little Things Inspire Emma’s Happiness – November 2017

Tips

Travelling the world by wheelchair – February 2020
Finding Accessible Gig Venues in Glasgow with AccessAble
Top 5 accessible places to visit in Glasgow
Top Tips for Travelling with a Disability
Days out for disabled adults and young people (Community tips – Days out) – March 2017
Top tips for wheelchair accessible travel– Rick Hansen – May 2nd 2016
Simple tips for booking the best wheelchair accessible hotels – Rick Hansen – July 18th 2016
5 essential travel items for a wheelchair user – Rick Hansen – October 24th 2016
Top Accessible Travel Tips From 7 Disability Travel Bloggers – WheelchairTravel.org

Columns

Motability Lifestyle Magazine

Ultimate Guide to Accessible Holidays and Days out this Summer – May 2023 – Issue 119 (pg 36 – 37)
UK’s Best Accessible Festivals – May 2022 – Issue 115 (pg 40 -43)
Accessible UK Road Trips – August 2021 Issue 112 (pg 32 -34)
Accessible UK Beaches – May 2021 Issue 111 (pg 30-31)
Finding the right WAV for you – February 2021 Issue 110 (pg 20-21)

Falkirk Herald (Monthly Newspaper Columnist)

Savouring the small things in lockdown – May 2020
Holiday plans almost ended in tears – October 2019
Fusion Festival facilities for disabled were a complete shambles! – September 2019
Portrayal of disabled by the media has to change – August 2019
Equality champion welcomes “life changing” move from ScotRail – April 2019
My Movie Nightmare – February 2019
Caravan holidays are back on agenda – October 2018
Si! to Barcelona – September 2018
Travels with my wheelchair – August 2018
The difference in the weather – and the park – means an easier life – July 2018
How one bad trip after another started Simply Emma – June 2018
Live music should be accessible to all – Talking Point column March 10th 2016

Able Magazine (Columnist)

Features

Get Inspired by Scotland’s Museums and Galleries – The Skinny – July 2023
Things to Do in Perth – VisitScotland
Disabled bloggers and influencers – VisitBritain
L’Oréal made a handheld, motorized device that helps people with disabilities apply lipstick – Business Insider
6 Products That Make Beach Days More Enjoyable for Wheelchair Users – Condé Nast Traveler – May 2022
10 Digital Nomads to Start Following in 2021
Beauty And Disability Inclusivity – Are We Really Doing Enough? – October 2020
Great initiatives to make your business more accessible – October 2020
Coronavirus: How do you write a travel blog during lockdown? – BBC Scotland News – April 2020
Top Attractions And Destinations In The UK Expert Roundup – YourParkingSpace – March 2020
Firms create accessible toilet for single-aisle aircraft – Business Traveller – February 2020
What is the most accessible attraction in the UK? – September 2019
The best disability and wheelchair-inclusive party games – May 2019
8 Inspiring Disability Travel Bloggers To Follow Today – 2019
UK Disability Travel Bloggers to Follow in 2019 – April 2019
5 Fabulous, Fearless Disabled Women – AccessAble
The Importance of Changing Places | World Toilet Day 2018 – Scope – November 2018
12 disabled bloggers to add to your reading list – September 2018
Powerchairs Aren’t Just for Elderly People – The Mighty – July 2018
Top 10 Disability Bloggers – June 2018
Accessible travel around the UK – June 2018
Powerchairs aren’t just for elderly people – June 2018
9 things wheelchair users want you to know about their sex lives – May 2018

Magazines

9 things wheelchair users want you to know about their sex lives – Cosmopolitan – May 2018
Beautiful Barcelona – Spinal Life Scotland Spring Edition 2018 (pg 10-11) – April 2018
That’s Entertainment – NOVA Disability – February 2017 (Issue 2)
Get it a go | Accessible Skiing – Enable Magazine – Nov/Dec 2016 Issue
An enchanting Forest Holiday – PosAbility Magazine – Aug/Sept Issue 2016
Portrayal of disabled people in the media – PosAbility Magazine – April Issue 2016
We all have our dreams to fulfil – Ucan2 Magazine – March 2016

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