Access Avenue

Everyone deserves the right to travel

A purple square with white text that reads "Everyone Deserves The Right To Travel." Four white stick figures stand together, including one in a wheelchair. Below the text is the logo "Access Avenue" and the tagline "Inclusive, Sustainable Futures.

Everyone deserves the right to travel! Where everyone is included, welcomed and equal Imagine an accessible world where everyone could participate in travel and tourism without barriers 🤔 Isn’t it a wonderful thought ? #AccommodationForAll #Happy #Accessiblity #DisabilityAwareness #BarrierFree #Inclusion #Hospitality #Hotels #Accommodation #Travel #Tourism #Everyone #Relax #GetAway Image descriptionPurple background with white text : […]

Inclusive strategies are invaluable!

A purple square with white text stating "95% of venues lack disability-related strategies, adversely impacting profitability." There is a white wheelchair symbol between two hands below the text. The bottom right corner displays the "Access Avenue" logo and the tagline "Inclusive, Sustainable Futures."

Inclusive strategies are invaluable! A diverse and inclusive workplace should be a priority They enable organisations to better understand their customers, enhance overall reputation, stimulate organisational innovation, improve employee engagement and satisfaction. It also expands customer base and increases business performance, productivity and profitability. A diverse and inclusive workplace should be a priority. #disabilityawareness#disability#inclusion#incluisivity#diversityandinclusion#includionmatters#accessibility#inclusivestrategiesGlobal Disability […]

All international wheelchair users interviewed stated they felt neglected by minimal hospitality accessibility achievements.

A purple square with white text stating "90% of wheelchair users are unable to source effective destinations or accommodation." There is a white wheelchair symbol below the text. The bottom right corner displays the "Access Avenue" logo and the tagline "Inclusive, Sustainable Futures.

All international wheelchair users feel neglected All international wheelchair users interviewed stated they felt neglected by minimal hospitality accessibility achievements. All international wheelchair users interviewed stated they felt neglected by minimal hospiality accessibility achievements. #Neglected #Disability #Inclusion #Hospitality #Hotels #International #Accessibility #Inclusion #Accommodationforall Hospitality Design Hotel Designs Hospitality ON Access Hospitality Journal of Hospitality Marketing […]

wheelchair users can’t find suitable hospitality and tourism

A purple square with white text stating "90% of wheelchair users are unable to source effective destinations or accommodation." There is a white wheelchair symbol below the text. The bottom right corner displays the "Access Avenue" logo and the tagline "Inclusive, Sustainable Futures.

Unsuitable hospitality and tourism Wheelchair users can’t find suitable hospitality and tourism Only 10% of wheelchair users can find suitable hospitality and tourism offerings meeting their needs! This means limited destination, facility or accommodation choices. Resulting in high rates of travel avoidance and non-participation for people with severe disabilities. #wheelchair #hospitaliity #tourism #business #travelandtourism #travel […]

Hospitality and Tourism industry are unprepared

A purple square with white text stating "The entire hospitality and tourism industry is unprepared for disabled group travel." There is a white wheelchair symbol with a cane and sunglasses on top below the text. The bottom right corner displays the "Access Avenue" logo and the tagline "Inclusive, Sustainable Futures.

The Hospitality and Tourism industry The Hospitality and Tourism industry are unprepared Recent research which i carried out shows major inadequacies exist for wheelchair users and people with severe mobility difficulties within the Hospitality and Tourism industry globally. Unfortunately the industry is totally unprepared for disabled group travel at every level from transportation, aviation, logistics, […]

The journey of improvement

A young woman in a wheelchair wearing pink glitter boots and sunglasses smiles at the camera while sitting in a grassy field. She is wearing a black sweatshirt that says "limited edition" on it. The photo is taken from a low angle, giving the viewer the feeling that they are looking up at the woman.

The Journey of Improvement Five years can make a massive difference! This is a video from 5 years agoThe journey of improvement Five years can make a massive difference!Every talk I do I am reminded of the difficult times but every step is step of progress Thank you Buddy Bear Trust for supporting me to […]

Community Support

Three people are standing and smiling while holding a large check from Ulster Bank. The woman in the center is using a mobility standing frame and wearing sunglasses, with her legs secured in the frame. She is flanked by two people, one on each side— a woman in a white dress and a man in a black jacket. The check is made out to 'Shelley' for the amount of £6,460.00, and the setting is a cozy room with wooden flooring and light-colored furniture.

Community Support It’s amazing what can be achieved with Community support! It’s amazing what can be achieved with Community support! In 2019, my friends Justina and Malcolm held a country themed night and raised £6440 for a specialised electronic standing frame for me. I am overwhelmed and forever grateful for the support, kindness and generosity […]