I’m writing this post from Poland. It’s around midday and I’m watching a guy called Jerzy Zieba lecture in a huge auditorium on the topic of alternative health. I can’t speak Polish and so I’m not following his thread whatsover. I know from Kasia’s dad, who works with him for Toda, that he’s an expert… Continue Reading
Bask For All: Part One
Last December I spoke at an accessible tourism conference in Barcelona. After being on stage, many significant people approached me – including Javier from Barcelona Special Traveller, Cristian Rodriguez who now runs Disability Horizons in Spain, Isabel Godoy from Costa Brava tourism, and Ruben Gonzalez from Bask For All. It’s amazing how powerful these events… Continue Reading
Think. Act. Pause. Learn. Repeat.
Time has flown by once again since my last post. With the solar system, earth and my mind still in tact (just about); all is ok though. I’m currently writing from our second (or is it third?) home, in Barcelona. We’re staying at MIC Sant Jordi for all of May before we head to Italy,… Continue Reading
Are we a step closer to 3D printing disability equipment?
For some time now, along with many others, I have been watching if and how 3D printing can revolutionise the mobility sector. It would be too easy to take cheap shots at certain companies in the current market place. However I’ll just say that product innovation, value for money, and customer service could be a… Continue Reading
Can we fight discrimination with data?
I’ve finally found an hour to write a blog post for you all. Apologies it’s been so long. I’m currently musing as Kasia watches a movie on her Amazon Fire, while we bob along in our Pont Aven cabin (with Brittany Ferries) from Plymouth to Santander. We’re heading to mainland Europe for some projects on… Continue Reading
Accessible Traveller: A brand new solution to the same old problems
Today I have something very exciting and dear to my heart to share with you. It’s my way of helping to make travel accessible to everyone – Click Here To Find Out More Last week, I launched a social campaign called “Accessible Travel Week”, and it turned out better than I could’ve ever imagined! Missed… Continue Reading
Accessible Travel Week: Accessible Accommodation
Are you unsure of the most accessible places to stay when travelling? Does the thought of staying anywhere other than your bedroom, where you have all your equipment, panic you? I’m running an awesome social campaign called “Accessible Travel Week” where you can find hints and tips on how to book your dream holiday… If… Continue Reading
How To Access Air Travel: 3 Top Tips For Making Your Next Flight Less Stressful
The launch of Accessible Travel Week has been phenomenal. We’ve had charities and accessible travel blogs sharing our work. People have already been in touch saying how useful the first video was. So without further ado, let’s release the second video and guide – about flying with Virgin Atlantic! Are you disabled, and have… Continue Reading