Author: Alex Squire

Alex Squire is a 35-year-old quadriplegic powerchair user from Lincolnshire, England. He writes about the places he has visited, home and abroad, assistive technology, and whatever else is on his mind.

Barcelona: Accessibility Review

In September, I visited Barcelona for one week, which was a lovely stay. In this post, I will tell you all about it. Some facts about Barcelona Accommodation We …

Up at the O2 Wheelchair Climb

The O2 Arena, formerly the Millennium Dome, offers a climbing experience called "Up at the O2" accessible to both able-bodied and wheelchair users. The author shares their experience climbing …

Birthday meal at Winteringham Fields

Winteringham Fields is Lincolnshire's only Michelin-starred restaurant, located in a former manor house. The visit included challenges with wheelchair access but featured a spacious dining area. A three-course meal, …

Audéo Sphere Infinio: Hearing Aid Review

The author shares their experience with Phonak Audéo Sphere Infinio hearing aids, which are equipped with AI noise-cancelling technology. Despite positive reviews, the author finds the aids underwhelming, particularly …

Quadstick game controller review

The Quadstick is an adaptive game controller for quadriplegics, allowing hands-free gameplay through a mouth-operated joystick with sip/puff sensors. It connects to PCs and consoles, enabling diverse game setup …

iPad accessibility review

The iPad’s 10th generation, which runs the OS18 operating system, is packed with great accessibility features. In this post, I’ll describe these accessibility features and how I use them …

My Olympic return to Paris

Upon seeing the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris back in August (yeah it’s taken me a while to write this post), I decided I wanted to go and see …

Oasis accessible ticket trouble

You may have heard about the recent mania about Oasis reforming and planning a tour in 2025. Tickets went on sale last night and today, and by all accounts, …

Port Lympne Accessibility Review

Port Lympne is a 600-acre safari park, hotel, and wildlife reserve near Folkestone in Kent. Set atop a ridge, the park offers beautiful views over the surrounding fields and …