* This post is written by one of our volunteer content creators – it is not sponsored. * Once you become dependent on the use of a wheelchair, it is natural to feel as if you are giving up an element of your independence and identity. I particularly struggled with the fact that my chair […]
Tag Archives: Disability Support
Cleen App – Motorway Accessibility
* This post is kindly sponsored post by Cleen. * If you follow us on social media, you may have seen that we are working with Cleen to create a series of blog posts surrounding the importance of accessing clean, safe and accessible toilets. My first instalment discusses the purpose behind the app, how to […]
AYL Ambassador – Meet Lucy Shuker
* This post is written by one of our volunteer ambassadors. * I am absolutely delighted to be an Ambassador for Access Your Life! Having spent some time talking with both Felix and Lauren – their passion and care to make things easier and more readily available for the disabled community is clear, and I […]
Cleen App – Introduction
* This post is kindly sponsored post by Cleen. * If you follow us on social media, you may remember that we attended the annual Kidz to Adultz North exhibition last November. Aside from catching up with some of the incredible companies we have worked with throughout the last year, it was a great opportunity to […]
Wheelchair Customisation – Wheels, Spokes & Covers
* This post is written by one of our volunteer content creators – it is not sponsored. * When I first began relying on a wheelchair to get around, it was like giving up an element of my independence and identity. I felt stuck with a chair that didn’t exactly represent “me”, as it was […]
AYL Travel Tips – Summary
* This post is kindly sponsored by the companies listed at the end of this post, but all opinions are my own. * Last year the AYL team embarked on an extremely exciting adventure across the pond to attend the Rollettes Wheelchair Dance Experience! Despite my excitement, I know all too well that travelling with […]
AYL Travel Tips – Cabin Crew Q&A
* This post is kindly sponsored by the companies listed at the end of this post, but all opinions are my own. * Travelling with a disability is not easy, especially when you rely on the professionals for support both in the airport and on board the plane! Therefore, I wanted to use this sponsored series of […]
AYL Travel Tips – Travelling With An Assistance Dog
* This post is kindly sponsored by the companies listed at the end of this post, but all opinions are my own. * Evaluating Your Trip: My assistance dog Fliss has become an excellent traveller after accompanying me on numerous trips over the last 2 years. However, I always begin by evaluating if joining me […]
AYL Travel Tips – Staying Warm In Wheelchair
* This post is kindly sponsored by the companies listed at the end of this post, but all opinions are my own. * Following on from last week’s blog post about keeping cool in the summer, here are my top tips for staying warm in your wheelchair in case you are planning to travel somewhere […]
AYL Travel Tips – Staying Cool In Wheelchair
* This post is kindly sponsored by the companies listed at the end of this post, but all opinions are my own. * I have always struggled to regulate my temperature, which means I am very sensitive to heat and can go from overheating to freezing in a matter of minutes. My symptoms are not […]
AYL Travel Tips – Wheelchair Protection
* This post is kindly sponsored by the companies listed at the end of this post, but all opinions are my own. * It can be quite scary to trust an airline with your medical equipment during a flight, especially if you’ve seen some of the horror stories in the news! I used to get […]
AYL Travel Tips – Accessibility Abroad
* This post is kindly sponsored by the companies listed at the end of this post, but all opinions are my own. * One of my previous blog posts highlights the importance of choosing your travel dates; picking your destination; making an agenda; finding suitable accommodation and researching suitable transport links. However, many of you […]
AYL Travel Tips – Booking Accommodation
* This post is kindly sponsored by the companies listed at the end of this post, but all opinions are my own. * Organising a trip abroad is naturally quite a time-consuming task, especially if you aren’t relying on a travel agency/organisation to coordinate the different aspects of your trip. But once you add a […]
AYL Travel Tips – Flying With A Disability
* This post is kindly sponsored by the companies listed at the end of this post, but all opinions are my own. * Following on from my previous post that was all about preparing for a flight (CLICK HERE to read), below is a list of ideas that may help you both onboard and in […]
AYL Travel Tips – Pre Flight Tips
* This post is kindly sponsored by the companies listed at the end of this post, but all opinions are my own. * Some of the tips in part 3 of our travel series may seem obvious or unimportant to some, but they are actually quite useful to anyone travelling with a disability! 1 – […]
AYL Travel Tips – Passenger Assistance
* This post is kindly sponsored by the companies listed at the end of this post, but all opinions are my own. * After years of travelling with my disability in tow, I am sharing a sponsored series of tips & tricks in the hope that it will give others the confidence to embark on […]
