In response to new YouGov research for Responsible Travel on why disabled people are less likely to travel, freelance journalist Harry Smith examines trends in the accessible travel market and its prospects for future growth
Six Months On: Wheelchair User Still Awaiting Alternative Accessible Accommodation Following Eviction
Wheelchair user Sophie continues her fight for suitable accessible accommodation after being abruptly evicted from her adapted Southampton home, exposing serious failures in disability-inclusive relocation and housing provision.
Towards A New London Plan: Speak Up Now For An Affordable, Greener, Accessible And Inclusive City
Share your views on London’s future. The Easy Read London Plan consultation (open until 2nd November 2025) invites feedback on housing, jobs, transport, climate action, and inclusivity. Help shape a greener, affordable, and accessible city.
Evicted Without Options: Disabled Resident Fights For Accessible Housing Amid Safety Crisis
A disabled resident in Southampton faces sudden eviction from her adapted home with no suitable alternatives offered. Sophie’s story exposes critical gaps in accessible housing for wheelchair users and highlights systemic failures in meeting complex disability needs.
Accessibility Information Is Just As Important As Infrastructure
Ahead of International Wheelchair Day, Director of Thriving Communities at The Crown Estate, Deborah Clark, shares the impact of better accessibility information and the steps businesses can take to make their venues more accessible.
Existing, Not Living: My Fight For An Accessible Home
Sepsis survivor and quadruple amputee Kim Smith is on a council waiting list for a wheelchair accessible home in Milton Keynes, ‘making do’ in a home that is not suitable for her needs.
Purple Tuesday 2024: Highlighting The Urgent Need For Accessibility In Public Spaces And Services
To mark Purple Tuesday, a disabled couple shares their first-hand experience of navigating public spaces and transport systems that don’t accommodate their needs.
Lower Laurel Farm: Redefining Accessible Luxury And Family-Friendly Holidays
Lower Laurel Farm set standards for affordable, accessible holiday accommodation, blending accessibility with taste and luxury.
LanzAbility Holiday Guest Becomes First Power Wheelchair User To Experience Timanfaya National Park Accessible Bus Tour
LanzAbility has made history by supporting a holiday guest to become the first power wheelchair user to experience an accessible bus tour of the Luna Tour at Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote.
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.
Access Card Showcased In National Tourism Accessibility Toolkit
The Access Card, which has been developed and is operated by Derby-based social enterprise, Nimbus Disability, has been heralded as good practice by VisitEngland in the organisation’s new accessibility toolkit for tourism businesses.
Theme Park Super Fan Launches Access Card Ambassador Team
Eighteen-year-old Iona Wilkinson, a self-confessed theme park superfan, has become the first disabled person to be officially recognised as an ambassador for the Access Card scheme.
Nimbus Disability Shortlisted For UK Social Enterprise Award
Derby-based Nimbus Disability is a finalist in the UK Social Enterprise Awards, recognising it as one of the country’s most innovative and impactful businesses.
Access Card In High Demand For Disabled People And Their Families
As more families ditch holiday plans for a fun day out closer to home, application for Nimbus Disability’s Access Card have soured over the summer months.