* This post is kindly sponsored by WashPod. * Home is our sanctuary, our personal space, a harbour where we can be ourselves. But life can make that security very precarious in a blink of an eye. Whether it’s a road traffic accident, a doctor’s diagnosis, lack of oxygen at critical moments, or a momentary […]
Tag Archives: Wheelchair Access
VacayAbility
* This post is written by a guest blogger – it is not sponsored. * Launched in 2020, the VacayAbility website features user reviews and ratings on attractions, hotels, and restaurants, with a focus on accessibility-related factors. Users can create free accounts to review businesses and tourist sites. You can give a star rating in several categories, […]
Aritco Home Lifts – Introduction
* This post is kindly sponsored by Aritco. * Aritco was founded in 1995 by four entrepreneurs living just outside of Stockholm. All four had experience in the lift business and understood the need for a new kind of product that was smarter to use and simpler to install, easier to operate and significantly less expensive […]
T-Pull Door Closer – Introduction
* This post is kindly sponsored by T-Pull. * T-Pull door closers were created to solve a particular problem that is faced by wheelchair and mobility aid users across the world – closing a door behind you as you leave a room. Whether you are using an interior or exterior door, it is always a […]
Accessible Homes Survey
* This post is written by one of our volunteer content creators – it is not sponsored. * The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government contacted AYL to ask if we could share their Accessible Homes Questionnaire, which finishes on December 1st 2020 at 11:45pm! “This consultation considers how to raise accessibility standards, by […]
Mbloc Accessible Homes
* This post is kindly sponsored by Mbloc. * Mbloc has created a bespoke modular building concept, allowing them to build homes quickly and efficiently in almost any location. Their innovative construction methods utilise steel frames and timber panelled walls to prefabricate panels offsite, all of which can then be assembled in as little as two […]
Cleen App – Ebbsfleet International
* 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 benefits of using the app, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
