If you’re a disabled individual and you don’t have access to your own vehicle, chances are you’ve probably had to take a taxi on more than one occasion – especially in cities which are generally deemed inaccessible in terms of transportation; such as London. Shockingly, poor access on public transport is one of the main […]

A disabled parking space is a designated parking space which has been marked out in a car park as being for disabled persons only. It is recommended that these spaces are at least 3.6 metres in width, which allows for ample room in order for a disabled person to get around their vehicle safely and […]

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has changed and restricted our lives in so many different ways, and, subsequently, our ability to travel has never been as challenged as it is now. However, with summer just around the corner, it’s high time we re-discover the UK as a perfect disabled holidays destination. The pandemic issue Before even […]

For most people living with a disability, wheelchair accessible cars are crucially important when seeking independence. Not only does having a wheelchair accessible car make everyday tasks more convenient, it can also be a central tool to overcoming barriers to accessibility; much like how your wheelchair in that respect. The need for a wheelchair accessible […]

Whether you’re a driver or not, it’s not much of a secret that driving is a very complex task, both mentally and physically. It’s no different for disabled drivers, but we do have a whole lot of unique challenges to overcome, even before we sit behind the wheel. To be completely honest, I’m not a […]

If aids were some sort of inanimate influencers, wheelchairs would surely be the top influencing dog. Not far behind in this popularity pageant are scooters, beds and lifters. However, there is one unsung hero of this aid world. Forever humble, yet unparalleled in its simplicity and versatility – meet the rollator. Rollator or walker? Let’s […]

With technology at our fingertips, times have never been so good when it comes to improving accessibility within our lives. As people become more connected than ever, ingenious and inventive apps are helping to expand people’s lives, improve inclusivity, and aid in the participation of new activities.  For disabled people, too, apps can be life […]

There are many things we all take for granted. In fact, almost everything we consider a part of our daily routine is taken for granted most of the time. This is also true for us, folks with disabilities – we never think much about our day-to-day stuff no matter how testing it may be. At […]

Disability signs come in various shapes, sizes and colors, and almost every type of disability or group of disabilities has its own symbol. However, one disability sign speaks accessibility above all others, as it’s become one of our strongest advocates. When talking about diversity of disability signs, we must mention the crossed-out ear and crossed-out […]

Many people believe that adapting their cars for wheelchair users will be an expensive and time-consuming process, but this isn’t always true. Wheelchair vehicles can also be affordable.  With the right advice, and we aim to provide just that, adapting your vehicle to be accessible can be a relatively simple process, with the amazing reward […]