Stories
Stories
20 years of retail accessibility: the triumphs and challenges
In 2004, laws were introduced to make shopping and leisure activities more accessible for disabled people. Ian Cook shares how much has changed in the past 20 years.
Chloe Tear: “My first guide dog Dezzie changed my life”
Disability blogger, Chloe Tear, shares her experience getting her first guide dog, Dezzie and how it's changed her life for the better.
Our customers’ stories: celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022
To celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, we’re giving a platform to some of our wonderful customers so that they can share their stories. They told us about their experiences and explained what the Motability Scheme means to them.
Freddie on finding Everyday Freedom through acting and driving
Many across the UK have everyday freedom because of their Motability Scheme vehicle. In this article, Scheme customer and actress Freddie Stabb shares her story about being a disabled actress, and how she has found everyday freedom.
Everyday Freedom: Cara Readle, bringing cerebral palsy to the UK’s television screens
In this article we find out more about Cara Readle: Motability Scheme customer, cerebral palsy advocate and one of the stars of our first ever national television advert.
Sarah’s story: “My WAV has made it possible for me to have a full life”
“My WAV has made it possible for me to have a full life”. Sarah has been a Motability Scheme customer for over 13 years; in this article she tells us how her Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) helps her manage her day to day home and family life.
‘I play the same CD over and over again!’
The power of music is undeniable, and often a good playlist in the car can make or break your journey. In this video, we spoke to different Scheme customers to find out what they listen to while driving. What do you like to listen to?
Lynley’s Story
“I would encourage anyone who is eligible to join the Motability Scheme … it will change your life!” Watch our video to discover the difference joining the Scheme has made to former teacher Lynley.
