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This week, Viki and Matt from Access Cornwall CIC took to the skies—and the sea—for a special mission: to explore the accessibility of the stunning Isles of Scilly. With heartfelt thanks to Isles of Scilly Travel, we flew out on the Skybus and returned via the Scillonian III ferry, gathering insights for our upcoming Accessible […]
Here at Access Cornwall, we had a wonderful day out at our accessible beach clean and picnic at Church Cove, Gunwalloe. This was our first beach clean with volunteers, made possible by the donation of some litter picking equipment from Clean Cornwall. The equipment provided included extended litter pickers for wheelchair users, trolleys and wheeled […]
Date & Time: Friday, 30th May, 7:30 PM Location: Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre, near Liskeard Sheridan is having a bad day. Her church is closing, Adult Social Care are on her case, and she can’t work out which ingredients she needs to make a bomb. With no one else to turn to, she […]
Here at Access Cornwall we are a community interest company that helps people who have disabilities and health conditions to get out and enjoy the many amazing things that Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have to offer. Our amazing team of staff and volunteers all live with disabilities, hidden and visible […]
Accessible Christmas Events in Cornwall 2024 Cornwall truly shines during the festive season, offering magical experiences for everyone. Many events this year are making strides to ensure accessibility for all, providing sensory-friendly options and accommodations. Here’s a roundup of events and tips for an inclusive Christmas in Cornwall: 1. Trebah Garden’s Festive Activities Trebah […]
By Becky Abrey My journey began a few months ago after enjoying satay chicken. Suddenly, I started feeling strange—my lips tingled, my mouth felt swollen, and I just didn’t feel well at all. The reaction lasted about half an hour, but it was enough to scare me. I had always experienced a slight tingle […]
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on the often silent struggle of those battling mental health issues. While suicide affects individuals from all walks of life, one group that is frequently overlooked in this conversation is people with disabilities. Shockingly, research has shown that disabled people are three […]
Hello Access Cornwall friends. We recently visited Paradise Park, near Hayle to carry out an accessibility audit. Find out more about this beautiful wildlife sanctuary and how accessible it is for visitors. by Becky Abrey Our team of Accessibility Ambassadors, including myself (Becky), Helen, and our Volunteer Manager, Matt, have a wonderful job […]
This September, Steven Webb, former mayor of Truro is undertaking a remarkable journey. Steven, who was paralysed in a swimming accident when he was just 18 years old, is travelling 500 miles around the Cornish coast in his wheelchair. As well as raising awareness about accessibility, Steven is also raising funds for the Cornwall Air […]