The Blindly Wheeling Podcast
Stories, insights, and the road to inclusive tourism, one episode at a time.
Hosted by Paul Ralph, a wheelchair-using traveller, storyteller, and founder of Disabled Access Day, The Blindly Wheeling Podcast brings you extracts from Paul’s new book, Access All Areas: Inclusive Tourism in Practice and told in his own words and voice.
Each short episode dives into a different aspect of inclusive travel, sharing lived experience, lessons learned, and a few laughs along the way. From the joy of finding a genuinely accessible loo, to the hidden power of a well-trained welcome, Paul guides listeners through the practicalities and possibilities of accessible tourism.
Whether you’re a tourism professional, disabled traveller, curious ally, or just someone who loves a good story with a slice of cake on the side; this podcast is for you.
No jargon. No lectures. Just honest chats, thoughtful reflections, and plenty of ideas to make the world more welcoming for everyone.
Listen in if you:
Work in tourism, hospitality, heritage, or events
Want to learn how to better include disabled people
Enjoy personal storytelling with purpose and humour
Believe that accessibility is everyone’s business
If you’d like to know more about the Book - check out ”Access all areas: Inclusive Tourism in Practice by Paul J Ralph” over on Apple Books, Kindle, or Amazon.
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The Blindly Wheeling Podcast
Stories, insights, and the road to inclusive tourism, one episode at a time.
Hosted by Paul Ralph, a wheelchair-using traveller, storyteller, and founder of Disabled Access Day, The Blindly Wheeling Podcast brings you extracts from Paul’s new book, Access All Areas: Inclusive Tourism in Practice and told in his own words and voice.
Each short episode dives into a different aspect of inclusive travel, sharing lived experience, lessons learned, and a few laughs along the way. From the joy of finding a genuinely accessible loo, to the hidden power of a well-trained welcome, Paul guides listeners through the practicalities and possibilities of accessible tourism.
Whether you’re a tourism professional, disabled traveller, curious ally, or just someone who loves a good story with a slice of cake on the side; this podcast is for you.
No jargon. No lectures. Just honest chats, thoughtful reflections, and plenty of ideas to make the world more welcoming for everyone.
Listen in if you:
Work in tourism, hospitality, heritage, or events
Want to learn how to better include disabled people
Enjoy personal storytelling with purpose and humour
Believe that accessibility is everyone’s business
If you’d like to know more about the Book - check out ”Access all areas: Inclusive Tourism in Practice by Paul J Ralph” over on Apple Books, Kindle, or Amazon.
Accessibility doesn’t mean aesthetic amnesia - Episode 30
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Accessibility doesn’t mean aesthetic amnesia - Episode 30
Podcast 30 – Why Accessible Design Doesn’t Have to Be Boring, Grey and Grumpy
Hello and welcome to episode 30 of the Blindly Wheeling podcast.
Now, I don’t know who first decided that “accessible design” meant painting everything hospital beige, sticking up a few plastic grab rails, and hoping nobody complained … but whoever they were, I’d quite like a word.
Because here’s the truth: accessibility doesn’t have to be bland, grey, or grumpy. Done well, it can be stylish, joyful, and even Instagram-worthy. And the best bit? It’s better for everyone, not just disabled people.
So let’s roll into this properly; powerchairs and all.
The Blindly Wheeling Podcast
The Blindly Wheeling Podcast
Stories, insights, and the road to inclusive tourism, one episode at a time.
Hosted by Paul Ralph, a wheelchair-using traveller, storyteller, and founder of Disabled Access Day, The Blindly Wheeling Podcast brings you extracts from Paul’s new book, Access All Areas: Inclusive Tourism in Practice and told in his own words and voice.
Each short episode dives into a different aspect of inclusive travel, sharing lived experience, lessons learned, and a few laughs along the way. From the joy of finding a genuinely accessible loo, to the hidden power of a well-trained welcome, Paul guides listeners through the practicalities and possibilities of accessible tourism.
Whether you’re a tourism professional, disabled traveller, curious ally, or just someone who loves a good story with a slice of cake on the side; this podcast is for you.
No jargon. No lectures. Just honest chats, thoughtful reflections, and plenty of ideas to make the world more welcoming for everyone.
Listen in if you:
Work in tourism, hospitality, heritage, or events
Want to learn how to better include disabled people
Enjoy personal storytelling with purpose and humour
Believe that accessibility is everyone’s business
If you’d like to know more about the Book - check out ”Access all areas: Inclusive Tourism in Practice by Paul J Ralph” over on Apple Books, Kindle, or Amazon.
