Elms Farm Cottages offers 10 award-winning accessible holiday cottages near Boston in Lincolnshire. The Elm cottage, where the reviewer stayed, features level access, a self-catering kitchen, and a cozy atmosphere with a TV and log burner. Outdoor amenities include a patio with a fire pit, though the hot tub lacks a hoist. The beautiful 18-acre grounds complement the warm hospitality, making it a recommended stay for those seeking accessibility in the area. The post Elms Farm Cottages review first appeared on The Life Quadriplegic ..read more

Sir Joseph Banks Country Park, inaugurated for the millennium near Boston, spans 80 hectares with over 4 km of pathways. Ideal for nature lovers, it features accessible trails through three woods and sculptures of local wildlife. Despite limited wildlife sightings, the park offers amenities like a café and possibly an accessible toilet. The post A visit to Sir Joseph Banks Country Park first appeared on The Life Quadriplegic ..read more

The HeadMouse Nano by Origin Instruments is a hands-free mouse controlled by head movements, requiring no software installation. It offers easy, plug-and-play operation, but lacks a pause feature for video watching and can be overly sensitive. Despite its drawbacks, it provides independent computer access and is a viable hands-free mouse option. The post HeadMouse Nano Review first appeared on The Life Quadriplegic ..read more

Luminate at Sandringham estate in Norfolk is a stunning Christmas light trail through the wooded area, featuring lasers, spotlights, and twinkling lights. Visitors can enjoy hot chocolate, giant marshmallows, and music along the hour-long trail. The event also includes a Christmas tree maze and photo opportunities. The post Luminate Christmas light trail first appeared on The Life Quadriplegic ..read more

Smyle Mouse is a hands-free software that moves the mouse and clicks through head movements and smiles. Despite some drawbacks like sensitivity to light and face recognition issues, it provides an effective, minimal setup solution for hands-free cursor control. The post Smyle Mouse review: hands-free mouse first appeared on The Life Quadriplegic ..read more

I’ve been at Elm’s Farm for over 2 weeks and am getting used to it. Some things could be better, but we are trying to find the best way to do things. The day we arrived, a big gantry hoist was set up in my bedroom, which went over my bed. However, we soon discovered that it wasn’t working. Nothing happened when we pressed the controller button, which was disconcerting. So my PA phoned the company that provided it, and they tried to advise us on how to fix it. We tried many different things, but nothing worked., I needed The post The First Fortnight at Elms Farm first appeared on The Life Quadr ..read more

My car is coming to the end of its life. I’ve had the same wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV), a Mercedes Vito, for at least seven years, but now it’s time to get a new one. There have been numerous problems with it in recent weeks, which has meant it had to go into the garage to be fixed several times. So we are looking for a new vehicle, probably the same type, which will hopefully be more reliable. We bought the Vito from a company called Lewis Reed which is based in Manchester. They convert vehicles to make them wheelchair The post Review of the Mercedes Vito Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle ..read more

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A post about how I use an e-reader independently as a quadriplegic wheelchair user. The post How I use an e-reader independently appeared first on The Life Quadriplegic ..read more

Last week I went to see an ophthalmologist at the hospital because I think my cataracts are causing problems for my vision. Before I saw the doctor I was supposed to have an OCT scan which takes a 3D scan of the back of the eye. They gave me some eyedrops beforehand to dilate my pupils and make it look like I’m stoned. The OCT machine was on a table which could go up and down and move around on wheels. But the problem is I couldn’t get close enough to it. I needed to rest my chin on a The post The inaccessible OCT machine strikes again appeared first on The Life Quadriplegic ..read more