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A young boy dressed as a knight runs joyfully across a stone bridge, followed by a smiling man holding toy shields and a woman in a powered wheelchair, with a castle archway behind them.

How to find inclusive playgrounds near you and why they matter

We explain what inclusive playgrounds are, why they're important, and how can you find one near you with the support of the Motability Scheme.

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Disabled blue badge holder parking sign for driver UK

Parking tips for Blue Badge holders

Having a Blue Badge allows you to park closer to your destination. Read our helpful tips to guide you on everything you need to know when using your Blue Badge.

Everyday tips
A smiling family of four sits outside a shiny caravan on a sunny day. Two young children sit on colourful chairs, while the parents sit beside them holding mugs. A red car is parked in the background on a grassy campsite.

Accessible Holidays in the UK

Rough Guides has picked some of the best accessible, family-friendly trips in the UK to suit all tastes.

Places
Close-up of a rainbow Pride flag being waved at a lively outdoor Pride parade. In the blurred background, people dressed in colourful clothing and accessories walk together, some holding flags and balloons, celebrating LGBTQ+ pride and inclusivity.

How to plan for a fun and accessible Pride

June is Pride month, which means that all across the UK there are celebrations supporting the LGBTQ+ community. To make the most of this, read our top tips for having a fun and accessible pride – whatever your mobility needs.

Places
A man in a wheelchair and a woman sit together on a park bench, smiling and laughing while interacting with a small brown dog wearing a harness. The woman pets the dog, and the man holds a phone. They are surrounded by green grass, wildflowers, and trees on a sunny day.

Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Inclusion in action

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) helps to raise awareness for the 1.3 billion people globally living with a disability.

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Discover the power of sport with Scottish Disability Sport at their first National Exhibition Event

Sport can do amazing things. It helps us feel confident, connected and part of something bigger. And Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) is making sure more people across the country can experience that.

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Shops, supermarkets and sports clubs with sensory spaces

Discover what makes an inclusive space and which shops, supermarkets and sports clubs have made inclusive changes to support neurodiverse people.

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Try a new sport in Scotland with Scottish Disability Sport and the Motability Scheme

The Motability Scheme and Scottish Disability Sport work together to give disabled people in Scotland more chances to get involved in sport.

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Pippa Stacey smiling with a face covering on while travelling on the Eurostar train

Accessible Adventures: Pippa Stacey’s journey from Yorkshire to Bruges by train

Disability blogger Pippa Stacey shares her tips and experiences after travelling entirely by train from Yorkshire to Bruges on the Eurostar.

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A man in a blue shirt charging his EV

Choosing an EV: how accessible are they?

This article gives an overview of some of the things that make electric vehicles a great choice.

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