In this guest blog, Historic Scotland introduce their 2019 programme of BSL tours and interpretation at two of their biggest attractions. We’re really excited to hear about this and can’t wait to hear about them in your reviews!
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This year, Historic Scotland are again bringing a series of BSL tours to their iconic attractions Edinburgh...
Four University of Leeds students are working hard on an exciting new accessibility project in the city! The pilot project, called Leeds Access Advisor, encourages people to write disabled access reviews to help map accessibility around Leeds. We’re delighted to support this new project and are loving all of the new Leeds disabled access review...
Otter Pool Barn - The story behind an accessible barn conversion
This year a newly converted barn in Ilfracombe is getting ready to welcome its first guests for summer, and it’s already booked out until September! Otter Pool Barn owners, Kate and Simon, share their amazing story about why they decided to turn an old threshing barn into a luxury accessible holiday let, and how they did it.
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Simon and I liv...
We’re excited to bring you this blog from Paul Richoux of The Blackwood Design Awards, a highly innovative competition for people with exciting ideas! Last year the winning design was a spoon that doesn’t spill, so who knows what clever concepts might win over judges this year. Paul Richoux tells us what’s new, and how to enter:
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Great desi...
After another successful Unlimited Festival at Southbank Centre earlier this month, the UK’s biggest showcase of work by disabled artists comes to Scotland for the very first time! From 15-25 September works supported by the Unlimited Commissioning programme (administered by Shape and Artsadmin) along with a host of other work will be on at Glas...
Unlimited Festival at Southbank Centre, taking place 6-11 September, is the largest showcase of work by disabled artists in the UK. It features the work produced by the Unlimited Commissioning programme (Administered by Shape Arts and ArtsAdmin) along with a programme of other events by disabled artists. The festival is now in its third iterat...
Our friends at WAC Arts love music! They’ve shared this blog featuring their favourite accessible iPad instruments ‘for the modern day digital orchestra’. Do you use any of these apps?
1. Keezy - Free
This free app from Elepath Inc. is a super easy to use and accessible musical instrument that can provide you with hours of entertainment. A...
On the 30th March 2016 seasoned disabled traveller and entrepreneur Martyn Sibley is launching a yearly educational campaign called Accessible Travel Week to help spark the debate about the difficulties of accessible travel. Using fun and educational videos and guides Martyn will reveal his best strategies for overcoming the many hurdles to acc...
Heard it on the 'parent grapevine' - a great family find
We’ve been speaking to the creators of SENDirect, an online resource which makes it easier for families to find support activities and products that are accessible for their children. It’s a great tool if you’re looking for useful services such as childcare or afterschool clubs, or information about budgeting or family support. Here’s what Eli...
While in Leith gathering inspiration for his next big storyline, crime-writer Ian Rankin joined us for a chat at Euan’s Guide HQ where we shared with him all things review and disabled access related. Now, Ian shares with us his experiences of disabled access with his son everywhere from music festivals, to cruise ships and theme parks, right b...
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