I’ve now been a wheelchair user for fifteen years and, as a travel writer and accessibility consultant, I’ve had my fair share of taxi journeys.  Some have been great, with drivers who have been extremely conscientious and interested to learn more and educate themselves on disability and the varying needs of those of us who […]

Have you seen ‘The Holiday’ with Cameron Diaz, Jack Black, Kate Winslet and Jude Law? Where a career-driven LA girl swaps her California villa with pool and automatic curtains with an ‘English Rose’ and her quaint but cold tiny cottage in the British countryside?  It’s not rare to think of Britain as somewhere with persistent […]

When washing leads you to require bathing aids for disabled people, it can become a minefield. There can be so many items to choose from and which would be suitable for your needs is not always easy to discover from scanning a website or catalogue. Here’s a guide to the whys and wherefores of washing […]

With equipment and support now widely available, there is no reason that disabled people should be unable to participate in exercise. And with increasing numbers of sports clubs and societies starting up for disabled people, there are more options than ever. As well as specialist clubs and groups to play sports with, access to specialist equipment […]

When thinking of mobility aids, many people automatically think of wheelchairs. However, there’s a range of equipment available that can help disabled people to manage mobility difficulties. This article looks at some of the most useful items on the market today.   Mobility aids Wheelchairs are invaluable pieces of equipment to many disabled people. However, […]

  Singing in the rain often isn’t that fun when it’s you who is being rained on. It’s time to introduce the Wheelchair Umbrella, a vision of pure loveliness when we consider going out in the European winter (or, let’s face it, anytime of the year, really!)   The Inadequacy of Coats When I think […]

It is essential that disabled people feel they have control when in the bathroom. Mobility aids for bathroom are available that can help to guarantee this degree of control and support, and they are absolutely vital to ensure that disabled people feel independent when using the facilities. Using the toilet, or having a bath or […]

Now might be the time to start using an indoor wheelchair. It could be that your condition has progressed so that you need one to get around at home, or you’ve noticed how difficult an outdoor wheelchair is to the indoors. If you’re trying to convince yourself, here’s 5 reasons to make the switch: 5 […]

Using the bathroom as a disabled person is not always straightforward. There is a lot of aspects to take into account apart form the disabled toilet seat. It may feel awkward to need help in this area, but thankfully there is equipment available, which can make using the bathroom a more streamlined experience. We might […]

While most cars can fit a basic wheelchair in the boot, certain wheelchair-friendly cars are designed specifically to accommodate disabled people and their equipment. There are a range of such vehicles available on the market, so in this article we will look at how these cars can help disabled people to get around. Wheelchair-friendly cars […]