A conversation with Susie Turnbull, WheelAir Clinical Educator and OT
Susie Turnbull qualified as an occupational therapist in 2000, working in the NHS and also as an independent practitioner. Her area of expertise lies in…
Let’s get it clear: Is 90 degrees a right angle?
iShear device which when placed under seat cushion, uses shear force information to inform about optimal positioning of the occupant From Figure in Waugh &…
New app launches to allow disabled people to review venue accessibility in the UK
A mix between Trustpilot and TripAdvisor, Access Rating is a new app that enables disabled people to review how accessible venues are across the UK.…
Designing an accessible bathroom: The do’s and don’ts
There are many things that need to be considered when designing an accessible bathroom for elderly and disabled people due to it being one of…
“Inequality crisis” in the workplace as survey shows over a quarter of UK offices don’t have sufficient access for wheelchair users
A new survey, which went out to more than 1,000 workers across the UK, has revealed that 27 percent of offices don’t have sufficient access…
Wheelchair globe-trotters discuss the barriers they face whilst travelling
Two globe-trotting wheelchair users have spoken out on the difficulties they regularly face while travelling and called on industries, including rail and aviation, to do…
Disability charity calls on UK Government to create new law to ensure all rail journeys are fully accessible by 2030
According to new analysis by Leonard Cheshire, the Government is set to miss its own target for making all railway stations step-free by 40 years.…
New heated, pressure-relieving cushions for wheelchair users launch in the UK
Building on the technology it has developed for stadium and arena seat heating systems, Sit & Heat UK has announced the launch of its new…
Assistive technology event sees innovative solutions created to help disabled people overcome everyday challenges
Credit: Research & Impact at Sheffield Almost 50 students from the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University have collaborated with individuals with disabilities to…
Guest Article: What needs to be considered when it comes to specifying accessible ramps for clients
Nadege Schiltz from Secret Access Sharing some invaluable insight into access ramps and what needs to be considered when making them working in a client’s…