2022 Access Survey Results: Disabled people are excluded from everyday life by poor disabled access information
Over 7,500 people took part in the UK’s largest disabled access survey, the results of which have found that disabled people are being excluded from everyday activities because of a lack of disabled access information.
New research by disabled access charity Euan’s Guide shows that 72% of disabled people have found accessibility information on...
Welcome to the March edition of our review roundup! This month we’ve had loads of fantastic reviews, so hopefully within our selection here there’ll be one that sparks your imagination. If you’ve been somewhere recently that you’d like to share, why not write a review? Just one review can give someone else the confidence to try somewhere new,...
My Accessibility Wish List for 2023
Belated Happy New Year everyone. Here is my accessibility wish list for 2023.
1. More venues to be creative and push the boundaries regarding accessibility and inclusivity
Last year when I visited the “In Plain Sight” exhibition at the Wellcome Collection, I was very impressed that they had incorporated tac...
Last year we started a Euan’s Guide Book Club with our Ambassadors and it has been very successful and enjoyable for all involved. When our Volunteer Coordinator Claire started to organise our book club she spoke to our Ambassadors about how they wanted things to run and what genres of books people wanted to read. All genres were on table apar...
National Records of Scotland carry out Scotland’s Census, the official count of every person and household in Scotland.
Back in November we were excited to hear many of the Chromebooks and smartphones that had been used ‘in the field’ were being donated to Scottish charities.
We successfully applied for two laptops for our volunteers to use...
Hello! and welcome to the February review roundup. We have lots of exciting reviews to share with you in February; from outdoor activity centres to places to stay both at home and abroad. We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has taken time this month to share a review. It's by sharing your experiences that you help other peopl...
One of our Ambassadors shares had experience of getting COVID-19 for the first time after shielding for three years.
After three years of being a clinically vulnerable person and shielding, radically altering my lifestyle, mask wearing, on Monday 6 February 2023 I tested positive for covid for the first time.
In the run up to my illness my be...
Euan’s Guide venues shortlisted in The Scottish Thistle Awards
The Scottish Thistle Awards were back last night with a fabulous awards ceremony, and we’re delighted that some of our venues were shortlisted in the finals!
The Scottish Thistle Awards are designed to recognise and honour the very best individuals, businesses, partnerships and events in the tourism industry for their innovation, excellence and...
February and March theatre show dates for your diary
We’re excited to share with you some amazing shows coming up over the next few months, with information about disabled access and accessible performances. From a kids’ festival to a silent film festival, and a circus in between, there’s lots to see over the coming weeks, as well as some events taking place online too.
Take a look at more deta...
Welcome to a new year of fantastic Euan’s Guide reviews which we are very excited to share with everyone, and we would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has submitted reviews this month. Some people who haven’t reviewed for a while have begun again, and some people are reviewing for the first time. We are very pleased to hear from ev...