Heading to the supermarket should seem like an easy and simple task, right? But for Charlotte Croft, who lives with FND, had a nightmare experience trying to use Asda’s in-store mobility scooters.
The Unexpected Challenges Of Venturing Outdoors In A Wheelchair
Charlotte Croft recently became a wheelchair user following a diagnosis of a health condition, which resulted in limited mobility. In this open and honest personal story, Charlotte shares the difficulties of becoming a newly disabled person and the challenges of venturing out in her manual wheelchair.
Disability Pride Month: 10 Perks Of Being A Disabled Person
Being disabled does come with many challenges and barriers but on many occasions, it does have its benefits and advantages. This Disability Pride Month, Emma shares her 10 perks of being a disabled person.
Nimbus Disability Access Card Scheme Launches At The O2 Arena
Nimbus Disability has collaborated with global ticketing platform AXS to introduce the Access Registration Scheme, which will first launch at The O2 Arena.
Disabled People Excluded From Electric Car Ownership By Inaccessible Charging Infrastructure
The electric vehicle (EV) charging network excludes disabled people from electric car ownership, with 75% of disabled people with experience of public electric charging points saying accessibility is very bad or bad according to the 2023 Euan’s Guide Access Survey supported by Motability Operations.
“Made My Dream Come True”: Man Who Struggles To Walk Takes To The Skies In Lanzarote
A disabled man got to experience adapted paragliding over Lanzarote thanks to the support of the inclusive holiday provider LanzAbility.
Accessible Oriental Oasis To Be Unveiled At RHS Chelsea
Nimbus Disability, the Derby-based social enterprise, has helped to create a pioneering and inclusive exhibit at RHS Chelsea.
Sirus Automotive Welcomes The New Ford Connect Rear Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle
Sirus Automotive – one of the UK’s leading providers of adaptive vehicles – is launching the new Ford Connect rear wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV). With seating for up to six people, the Ford Grand Tourneo Connect is the perfect family-sized wheelchair accessible vehicle.
Disabled People Must Be A Priority In Elections, Say Stars
The disability equality charity Scope launches its “manifesto for an equal future” today (16 April 2024), as it calls for all political parties to make disabled people a priority. New research from the charity demonstrates how disabled people feel sidelined by politicians.
Disabled Theatre Goer Becomes Latest Access Card Ambassador
Emma Watts, a 34-year-old disabled woman who regularly enjoys trips to West End theatres, has been officially recognised as an Access Card ambassador.
“What It Takes To Be Me!”: A Journey Of Independence And Resilience With Spina Bifida
Disability blogger and advocate Daniella Jade Lowe, who lives with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, shares her determination and resilience to be independent.
Business Leaders Join The Nimbus Disability Board
Nimbus Disability, the Derby-based social enterprise run by and for disabled people, has appointed two new non-executive directors.
Song In Sign: A Fully Integrated Signed Song Performance Created By Deaf And Disabled Artists
We speak to Joanne Roughton-Arnold, creative director and singer of Song in Sign, a fully integrated signed song performance produced by inclusive opera company formidAbility.
Share Your Experiences Of Accessing Motorsport Venues
Motorsport UK is working with Nimbus Disability to understand the experiences of disabled people at motorsport venues by launching a survey and series of focus groups.