Most people want to get a bit fitter. Whether it’s a well meaning New Year’s resolution or an ongoing commitment to get more exercise, a lot of us do want to get – and stay – more active. Even if we’re not going to make the Paralympic team, some simple movement and exercise can help […]

If you have a disability, travelling is absolutely possible but often takes more time and effort to organise, plan and prepare for. Having travel insurance to cover your trip is important for anyone, although there are particular factors you need to consider if you have additional needs. Make sure you really look into travel insurance […]

The phrase ‘disabled caravan holidays’ doesn’t sound particularly viable, does it? Caravans and tents are known to be generally cramped spaces, and as such you might not think they’re suitable for disabled people. However, when I typed ‘disabled caravan holidays’ into Google, I was really quite impressed by the what I found. This included many […]

It was over 20 years ago, when I was a University student, that I first came across a fellow student who used a power wheelchair. She was ever so elegant in an indoor electric wheelchair, manoeuvring efficiently through the university’s residence halls, libraries and lecture theatres. I thought to myself, “Whoa! I have got to have […]

People usually want the freedom to go wherever they choose and to perform various kinds of activities. This is also the case for people with chronic conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, spinal cord injury, etc. The difference is, either they can’t do it at all, or it is extremely difficult for them to participate in […]

Being a powered wheelchair user myself, I had never considered the importance of using wheelchair gloves. Until I met a manual wheelchair user and had a brief discussion with him on the subject. He asked me: “Do you know what carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is?”. He kindly explained to me that apart from this serious […]

For people who become disabled and want to continue living in their own home, there is often a problem with the stairs. Unless you live in a bungalow or single-floor apartment, stairs are commonplace in many residential properties, and they can pose problems for disabled or elderly people. Rather than limiting your life to a […]

Looking for some tips about accessible travel and leisure? There’s a whole world out there, and when somebody gets the travel bug, they want to see it all! Whether your passion is sun-soaked beaches surrounded by palm trees, or dusty vineyards in the south of France, whether you dream of adventure holidays in South America […]

Taxis can be an effective way of getting out and about, especially when public transport is difficult to use or not very prevalent. Whether it’s a quick trip to the supermarket, or a tour of the town while on holiday, wheelchair taxis are invaluable for disabled people who want to travel around the country (or […]

Praise be for Invacare wheelchair accessories! They’re absolute lifesavers when your hands are full but you need a crafty cup holder for a pint, or you’re out and about doing the shopping and you need somewhere to put all those purchases. In fact, of all the wheelchair accessories, bags are the best. If you’re yet […]