Earlier this week I read an article on disability and shopping. It explained how a survey by the Muscular Dystrophy Trailblazers showed that many disabled people are unable to shop on our high streets. Now, we all like a little shopping spree, disabled or not. Whether it’s an impulse buy of naughty food, the latest… Continue Reading
Month: January 2014
The Undateables: what’s it doing for disabled people?
If you have been watching the past two series of this provocative show, you too might be asking whether the questions: what is The Undateables doing to people’s perception of disability and will it be making a positive impact to disability issues? Two questions that are very difficult to answer. To really educate society on the difficulties of being disabled,… Continue Reading
Choosing a wheelchair accessible vehicle that is comfortable for all the family
If you or someone in your family is a wheelchair user, then you may wish to have a wheelchair accessible vehicle. Choosing one of these can be a daunting task. You will have to choose something that meets the needs of the person using the wheelchair, and is comfortable for the other people who will… Continue Reading