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Christmas 2025: Accessible festive days out

Now that December’s upon us, there are lots of fun activities to help you get into the festive spirit. Rough Guides have chosen some of their top picks here.

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How you can support sustainability as a Scheme customer

Wondering how to be more sustainable? Here are some practical ways you can cut your carbon footprint at home, when you shop, and when you travel.

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Ally Chalmers, a young male racing driver in a wheelchair, wearing a black racing suit with sponsor logos including the Motability Scheme, sits in front of his black and orange Mini Cooper race car, which is parked on a tarmac surface near garage doors

Meet Ally Chalmers: Scotland’s first wheelchair-using racing driver

Ally Chalmers, a 17-year-old Scheme customer from Scotland, has made history. He’s the first wheelchair-using driver to get his race license and compete in the Scottish Mini Cooper Cup, paving the way for others to follow.

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Paula Hudgell, with long blonde hair and a grey top, smiles warmly beside her son Tony, who wears a teal T-shirt and sits in his wheelchair. Tony looks at the camera with a playful expression, his tongue slightly out.

Tony Hudgell: How the Motability Scheme makes everyday life possible

Ambassador Tony and his family talk about how the Motability Scheme gives him the freedom to take part in everyday life.

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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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Four people, including two wearing Brentford FC shirts, stand smiling at a football stadium holding a green banner that reads “Unite For Access – For disabled sports fans” and “Level Playing Field.” The crowd and match can be seen in the background under stadium lights.

Celebrating accessibility at the Blue Badge Access Awards

At the Motability Scheme, we are all about making life more accessible and inclusive. That’s why we were proud to sponsor and judge at this year’s Blue Badge Access Awards.

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Ways to enjoy gardening with a disability

Gardening can be a fun, fulfilling and accessible hobby. It can be great for your mental health, physical wellbeing, and overall quality of life. Here are our tips for starting and enjoying your gardening.

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RADAR Keys explained: What are they, where can I use them and how do I get one?

Independent mobility consultant, Helen Dolphin MBE, explains what RADAR keys are, how they work and how you can get one if you have a disability.

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Therapy dogs explained

Therapy dogs are trained to make people feel better. Read on to find out more about how they're trained and how you can get a visit from one

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How the Motability Scheme drives independence for ambassador Laurie Williams

Motability Scheme ambassador and basketball Laurie Williams says that without her Motability car, her life would be completely different.

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