The pancake flipping event of the year is coming up this Shrove Tuesday as teams of MPs, Lords and the Media battle it out with the hopes of scooping the Magnificent Tin Cup! The pancake mania is all in support of a good cause as the tradition recognises the work of the charity, Rehab Group, in the UK. Rehab is a charity that helps disabled peo...
Do you find yourself always on the lookout for free software or technology for your charity or non-profit? Wall charts and marker pens are great, but if you’re like us sometimes you’ll need a little help keeping on top of all of your projects! As a charity, we know that the cost of tech and software can be more than a little daunting for non-pro...
The Accessible Concert 2016 headline acts announced!
Attention all music lovers! Glasgow’s O2 Academy is getting ready to host Grammy nominated Hozier and MTV nominated Irish rockers, Kodaline, for one night only during The Accessible Concert 2016, a unique ABLE2UK event. The headline acts will be joined by other artists and film stars on January 7th 2016 for an incredible line-up that will annou...
Get2gether is a small Scottish Charity that has been organising events for adults with disabilities in Edinburgh since 2013 - and now Get2gether has expanded to host events in East Lothian too. The charity aims to bring people together in fun and varied settings by hosting club nights, speed dating, Wiff Waff ping pong tournaments, nature trail...
Wheelchair dance isn’t a new thing and most people will be shocked to realise that it can be traced back to the late 60s when a rehabilitation centre in Scotland was teaching people how to move around in their wheelchairs. Go forward in time you have us! The Wheelchair Dance Sport Association UK, (WDSA UK), was set up in 2006 after a group of w...
Whizz-Kidz is an amazing charity which provides young people with disabilities wheelchairs and other equipment they need. Last year they also helped 2,000 disabled youngsters gain new skills and work experience through their programmes across the UK.
Exploring new places is very much part of being a Whizz-Kid. Recently, the Kidz Board travell...
What a fabulous day we had at Lochore Meadows in Fife on the 26th of July. Just look at those photos - they say it all! PAMIS, Sense Scotland and RNIB had joined forces to put on a Family Fun Day for children and adults with learning disabilities / complex needs / sensory impairments.
There was something for everyone. We had adapted sailing,...
Have you taken the #IceBucketChallenge for Motor Neurone Disease yet? Euan has and is challenging the rest of the Euan's Guide team to take it too - watch this space!
Disabled access at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games
Last week saw Euan’s Guide team up with charity Whizz Kidz to test out the accessibility at some of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games venues. Our motley crew consisted of Whizz Kidz Ambassadors Adam, Arthur, Josh and Natalie as well as Euan and some of our seasoned Euan's Guide reviewers Gary, Keith, Paul and Ryan. We were also joined by Jam...
Partners coming on board and reviews starting to come in!
It's been a busy old week!
We're delighted with some of the reviews that are starting to come in. . . We've had everything from sports stadiums to Ikea to cinemas & theatres. We've also had our first 10 out of 10 reviews for both the National Museum of Scotland and the Scottish Parliament - so keep up the good #accessibility work guys! We...