Posts Tagged ‘disabled ramblers’
Walking on Wheels
Friday, July 16th, 2010
Eva McCracken tells Mobilise the inspiration behind her book, Walking on Wheels, a guide for wheelchair and electric scooter users who wish to access and enjoy the Scottish countryside.
When people ask me why did I write Walking on Wheels, I have a stock answer. “Because it was needed”, I say. There was a complete dearth of information on barrier free countryside paths accessible to those of us requiring wheels for our mobility. That, of course, is only part of the story but the more I think about “why” the more confused I get.
Was it in my nature? Was it my upbringing? Would it have happened had I lived a century ago? Perhaps I was just part of our early 21st century, “go-for-it” attitude and saw an opportunity?
What I know for sure was that Walking on Wheels was part of my journey through life living with MS. It would never have happened had I not become an ‘MSer’, dependent on an assortment of wheelchairs and scooters for the past 10 years. I feel very fortunate in my nature and my nurture. I’m an optimist by nature and a problem solver by education. Continue reading »
Explore Oban: Accessible rambles and attractions
Monday, June 21st, 2010
The countryside around Oban includes a stunning vista of sea, shore and mountains. There is a diverse range of wildlife and habitat, landscape dotted with archeological finds dating back to prehistoric times, and remote areas that have retained their tranquillity since the last ice age. Now this wonderful landscape is opening up and becoming more accessible to those with limited mobility. Mobilise member Mark Carter takes on a tour of Scotland’s West Coast and shares some of his stunning photographs of the area.
Oban makes a great base for touring this beautiful part of Scotland and has accessible accommodation to suit all budgets, from bed and breakfasts to country house hotel. At Oban Shopmobility, situated between the Train Station and the Ferry Pier, you’ll find a large range of electric scooters and wheelchairs for use. For a small fee they will even drop off an electric scooter or wheelchair at your hotel, ready for your arrival. Continue reading »