Leeds Castle Concert Accessibility Review
This is an accessibility review of the 2022 Leeds Castle concert. Leeds Castle is one of the loveliest castles in the UK. No, it’s nothing to do with Leeds …
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.
Review: The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Lincoln Cathedral
A review of the hunchback of Notre Dame at Lincoln Cathedral.
Fund to help disabled people in Ukraine
A Ukrainian NGO called Fight for Right fights for the rights of disabled people in Ukraine. They have a crisis fund to help disabled people in Ukraine that you …
Amazon Echo Show 8 Review
I have had an Amazon echo first-generation (which I reviewed in 2017) for probably about 5 years. So last month, I decided it was time for an upgrade. I …
Caswell Bay, Swansea – Accessibility review
An accessibility review for Caswell Bay in Wales, which is a great place for disabled people to visit.
Apeman H40 Trail Camera Review
Recently, I set up a wildlife camera to try and see what animals come into my garden at night. I bought an Apeman H40 trail camera which has night …
Poor accessibility at Specsavers, Lincoln
Recently I went to my local Specsavers in Lincoln for an eye test, and I was not impressed with the accessibility of the shop. To start with, they only …
What Will AR Glasses Do for Disabled People?
If you follow the world of consumer tech at all, you know that the race for augmented reality (AR) glasses is on. Apple, Google, and Facebook are pressing forward …
Attending the League One Play-Off Final at Wembley
This past weekend I went to Wembley to watch Lincoln City (my team) play Blackpool in the league one play-off final. It was a big match as the winners …
10 Things To Do In Second Life
In the virtual world of Second Life, users create 3D avatars to interact with others and explore user-generated environments. With no set narrative, activities range from DJing, role-playing, questing …
Microsoft Flight Simulator Accessibility Review
As we all know, going on a plane if you are disabled is not always straightforward. Wheelchair users have to get out of their chair and into a plane …
A Quadriplegic’s Experience of Getting the Covid Vaccine
On Monday, 8 March, I had my first dose of the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine. To get it, I had to go to a GP’s surgery in a nearby village. …
Strabismus: What It Is And What To Do About It
You know how your eyes are supposed to point in the same direction? Yeah, mine don’t always do that. It’s called strabismus. I have not had an official diagnosis, …
When will I get the vaccine?
I got a letter the other day about the Covid vaccine. However, it wasn’t forme; it was for my PA. I have 2 PAs, and both have received letters …
Could Neural Interface Devices Help Disabled People?
I am currently reading Ready Player Two, the sequel to the New York Times bestselling sci-fi novel Ready Player One. You might have seen the film of it which …
Welcome to 2021
Finally, 2020 is behind us. The year that was a constant shower of shit. via GIPHY For me there was quite a lot of stress throughout the year for …
Trying to Lose Weight with Intermittent Fasting
As a wheelchair user it can be quite difficult to lose weight. If you can’t walk then it’s obviously harder to exercise. My weight is usually relatively stable but …
Anyone for Botox?
Today I left the safety of my home and bravely ventured out into the wild badlands of Lincoln to do battle with the infected hordes. Okay, maybe that was …
Why lockdown is necessary: it’s not about YOU
Below is a post that I copied from Facebook. I wanted to share it here because I thought it illustrates brilliantly why lockdown and social distancing is necessary. People …
Accessibility review of Walmer Castle and Gardens
Walmer Castle is located in Deal in Kent and is a fascinating place to visit and is steeped in history. Many famous historical figures have stayed there over the …