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...
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 us...
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...
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 an...
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 det...
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...
Euan’s Guide research reveals disabled people are paying a higher price when it comes to the cost of living crisis, not just financially
New research from Euan’s Guide has revealed that disabled people can’t simply ‘turn stuff off’ to save money - and they’re paying a higher price for the cost of living crisis as a result.
The research, condu...
Early in December we were invited to sit on the judging panel for the Blackwood Design Awards.
The annual competition was launched in 2013 by Blackwood Homes and Care, who help people life their life to the fullest by providing high quality housing, care and support for disabled people of all ages.
The design awards have grown each year, b...
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