“I wish in most cases that they wouldn't be an afterthought”: Disabled people on media, mindsets, and the weight of being seen
Representation isn’t just about visibility - it’s about how people think, behave, and make space for others. When disabled people are misrepresented in the media, or not represented at all, it doesn’t just shape stories on screens - it shapes public attitudes in the street, in schools, in doctors’ offices, and in everyday interactions.
Our 202...
Access Champion of the Year 2025: Euan MacDonald, MBE
We're thrilled to share that our founder, Euan MacDonald MBE, was awarded Access Champion of the Year 2025 at the Blue Badge Access Awards.
Our CEO Antonia attended the awards ceremony and was thrilled to collect this amazing glass award! We know that Euan would have loved to have been at the event last night - not for the recognition, but be...
Euan's Guide Ambassador, Tina, tells us how she found the disabled access in Dublin during her visit abroad since lockdown.
Although I am still masking up as I am clinically vulnerable, I felt the time was right to push myself, renew my passport and start travelling abroad again. I decided to start with baby-step and do a short flight to Dubli...
The Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has launched the EICC Impact Network, a new initiative designed to help conference organisers create lasting, meaningful impact that goes beyond the venue walls.
Launched on 26th March, the network is built around the five pillars of the UN Sustainable Development Goals - People, Planet, Pros...
Our Most-Reviewed Places to Stay: Accessible Accommodation
Whether you're planning for your summer break or whizzing off to a last-minute whirlwind Easter holiday, finding the right place to stay can make or break a holiday. At Euan’s Guide, we know how important it is to find somewhere that’s not just accessible but works for your needs. That’s why we’re sharing some of our most-reviewed and well-lov...
AI is transforming the way we live, work, and access information - but is it helping disabled people, or excluding them?
New research from our 2024 Access Survey has revealed a troubling reality: AI may be shutting disabled people out rather than breaking down barriers. As part of the 10th anniversary of the UK’s largest and longest-running Access Survey, we explored disabled people’s awareness, usage, and concerns about AI’s growing role in society.
The Access...
Five reasons why you should leave your first disabled access review
Five Reasons Why You Should Leave Your First Disabled Access Review
Our Communications Intern, Haneul, shares her five reasons to leave us a disabled access review - as someone who has been in your shoes.
1. Why you should get involved: it’s easier than you think
The idea of writing a review can feel intimidating. I get it - I used Euan’s Gui...
The impact of government policies on disabled people
With proposed government cuts to disability benefits dominating the headlines, disabled people are speaking out about the barriers they continue to face in daily life. As a disabled access charity that proudly amplifies the voices of disabled people, we wanted to talk about the issues being raised by our community in our latest Access Survey....
Celebrating Excellence in Hospitality – The Cateys 2025
At Euan’s Guide, we believe that great hospitality is about more than just style and service – it’s about making everyone feel welcome, included, and valued. That’s why we’re excited to see the return of The Cateys, one of the most prestigious nights in the hospitality calendar, taking place on Monday 7 July 2025 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor Ho...
This month we’ve a really exciting selection of reviews to share with the Euan’s Guide community. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to write a review and share your experience of disabled access - we couldn’t do what we do without the help and support of our community.
Things to see and do
Hitwo0 sent in a review of Thorpe farm ce...