Category: News and features
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 […]
We’re thrilled to introduce Nick Carr, our adventurous volunteer, who is taking to the skies to support Access Cornwall! Nick will perform a tandem skydive from Perranporth Airfield with the Cornwall Parachute Club, weather permitting. This daring jump aims to raise vital funds and awareness to help more volunteers, like Nick, experience the incredible adventures […]
We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded over £60,000 in funding to help community groups and charities in West Cornwall to become more accessible to all. Our new Community Accessibility Leadership Programme is a transformative project aimed at enhancing accessibility in the communities of Redruth, Camborne, Helston, and Penzance and the […]
It’s May Bank Holiday and this weekend sees the Bluebell Festival at Enys Gardens near Penryn in Cornwall. Enys is famed for its glorious fields of beautiful English bluebells. This weekend Enys House is open to the public too, displaying an array of Cornish artworks. Here’s a short guide to accessibility so […]
Here at Access Cornwall we are pleased to share a guest blog from Beth Bowden, writer and producer of the play Right of Way which is showing at The Poly in Falmouth on Friday March 15th. Beth is a young carer for her disabled mum. The play is based on her experience of walking the […]