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.
I recently watched a BBC series called NightSleeper, a drama about a train getting hackjacked—that is, hijacked by hackers. In this post I will give you my review of …
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 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 …
Last night, I went to see the Kaiser Chiefs at Lincoln Castle. It was an enjoyable night, and the band played many of my favourite songs. The accessibility was …
I’ve been enjoying various things I wanted to tell you about this week. Maybe it will give you some ideas for things to do. What I’ve been watching Sweet …
During an April visit to Wales for a family birthday, the writer explored Worms Head, a scenic landmark at the Gower Peninsula's most westerly point. Accessible through a temporarily …
I visited South Wales, staying at Clementine Cottage in Port Eynon, a wheelchair-accessible holiday home. The cottage offers spacious interiors, an accessible bedroom with an ensuite, and several amenities …
Elms Farm Cottages offers 10 award-winning accessible holiday cottages near Boston in Lincolnshire. The Elm cottage, where the reviewer stayed, features level access, a self-catering kitchen, and a cozy …
Sir Joseph Banks Country Park, inaugurated for the millennium near Boston, spans 80 hectares with over 4 km of pathways. Ideal for nature lovers, it features accessible trails through …
The HeadMouse Nano by Origin Instruments is a hands-free mouse controlled by head movements, requiring no software installation. It offers easy, plug-and-play operation, but lacks a pause feature for …
Luminate at Sandringham estate in Norfolk is a stunning Christmas light trail through the wooded area, featuring lasers, spotlights, and twinkling lights. Visitors can enjoy hot chocolate, giant marshmallows, …
Smyle Mouse is a hands-free software that moves the mouse and clicks through head movements and smiles. Despite some drawbacks like sensitivity to light and face recognition issues, it …
My car is coming to the end of its life. I’ve had the same wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV), a Mercedes V250, for at least seven years, but now it’s …