Sociability Blog

Sociability Blog

Thoughts and ideas for a more sociable world

George holding trophy
George holding trophy
George holding trophy

An interview with George Dowell

An interview with George Dowell

An interview with George Dowell

May 1, 2023

George holding trophy
George holding trophy
George holding trophy
Alex in her wheelchair sat in front of football pitch
Alex in her wheelchair sat in front of football pitch
Alex in her wheelchair sat in front of football pitch

Are football matches accessible for disabled people?

Are football matches accessible for disabled people?

Are football matches accessible for disabled people?

May 18, 2023

Alex in her wheelchair sat in front of football pitch
Alex in her wheelchair sat in front of football pitch
Alex in her wheelchair sat in front of football pitch
Selfie of 12 people smiling around 3 tables
Selfie of 12 people smiling around 3 tables
Selfie of 12 people smiling around 3 tables

Sociability Mapping Day in Leeds!

Sociability Mapping Day in Leeds!

Sociability Mapping Day in Leeds!

April 28, 2023

Selfie of 12 people smiling around 3 tables
Selfie of 12 people smiling around 3 tables
Selfie of 12 people smiling around 3 tables
Outside area with tables and chairs with fairy lights around the edge of the space
Outside area with tables and chairs with fairy lights around the edge of the space
Outside area with tables and chairs with fairy lights around the edge of the space

5 accessible places to visit near the O2 Academy Islington

5 accessible places to visit near the O2 Academy Islington

5 accessible places to visit near the O2 Academy Islington

March 31, 2023

Outside area with tables and chairs with fairy lights around the edge of the space
Outside area with tables and chairs with fairy lights around the edge of the space
Outside area with tables and chairs with fairy lights around the edge of the space
Damian in his wheelchair hold rock hand guesture
Damian in his wheelchair hold rock hand guesture
Damian in his wheelchair hold rock hand guesture

Damian's favourite wheelchair accessible UK concert venues

Damian's favourite wheelchair accessible UK concert venues

Damian's favourite wheelchair accessible UK concert venues

March 10, 2023

Damian in his wheelchair hold rock hand guesture
Damian in his wheelchair hold rock hand guesture
Damian in his wheelchair hold rock hand guesture
Illustrated image of shadow concert crowd
Illustrated image of shadow concert crowd
Illustrated image of shadow concert crowd

Should you have to provide disability evidence to purchase accessible concert tickets?

Should you have to provide disability evidence to purchase accessible concert tickets?

Should you have to provide disability evidence to purchase accessible concert tickets?

March 2, 2023

Illustrated image of shadow concert crowd
Illustrated image of shadow concert crowd
Illustrated image of shadow concert crowd
Gem in wheelchair in front of ABBA sign
Gem in wheelchair in front of ABBA sign
Gem in wheelchair in front of ABBA sign

Is ABBA Voyage accessible for disabled people?

Is ABBA Voyage accessible for disabled people?

Is ABBA Voyage accessible for disabled people?

February 15, 2023

Gem in wheelchair in front of ABBA sign
Gem in wheelchair in front of ABBA sign
Gem in wheelchair in front of ABBA sign

Creating better products with inclusive design

Creating better products with inclusive design

Creating better products with inclusive design

January 11, 2023

Are arenas in the UK accessible for disabled people?

Are arenas in the UK accessible for disabled people?

Are arenas in the UK accessible for disabled people?

December 25, 2022

2022: A Year in Review

2022: A Year in Review

2022: A Year in Review

December 16, 2022

Kirsten's First Mapping Day in Portsmouth

Kirsten's First Mapping Day in Portsmouth

Kirsten's First Mapping Day in Portsmouth

December 9, 2022

A group of Sociability community members taking a group photo on the Southampton mapping day. There are 4 wheelchair users in the photo.
A group of Sociability community members taking a group photo on the Southampton mapping day. There are 4 wheelchair users in the photo.
A group of Sociability community members taking a group photo on the Southampton mapping day. There are 4 wheelchair users in the photo.

Advice to newly disabled people from the community

Advice to newly disabled people from the community

Advice to newly disabled people from the community

December 3, 2022

A group of Sociability community members taking a group photo on the Southampton mapping day. There are 4 wheelchair users in the photo.
A group of Sociability community members taking a group photo on the Southampton mapping day. There are 4 wheelchair users in the photo.
A group of Sociability community members taking a group photo on the Southampton mapping day. There are 4 wheelchair users in the photo.
The Sociability team outside of their office in London
The Sociability team outside of their office in London
The Sociability team outside of their office in London

5 reasons why you should join a disabled-led start up

5 reasons why you should join a disabled-led start up

5 reasons why you should join a disabled-led start up

November 24, 2022

The Sociability team outside of their office in London
The Sociability team outside of their office in London
The Sociability team outside of their office in London
Changing places logo
Changing places logo
Changing places logo

What makes a public toilet accessible?

What makes a public toilet accessible?

What makes a public toilet accessible?

November 19, 2022

Changing places logo
Changing places logo
Changing places logo

Sociability visits Southampton!

Sociability visits Southampton!

Sociability visits Southampton!

November 10, 2022

5 things to consider when thinking about accessibility

5 things to consider when thinking about accessibility

5 things to consider when thinking about accessibility

November 1, 2022

A circle of paper doll children, one is a wheelchair user
A circle of paper doll children, one is a wheelchair user
A circle of paper doll children, one is a wheelchair user

Should we move away from the term "Special Needs"?

Should we move away from the term "Special Needs"?

Should we move away from the term "Special Needs"?

October 26, 2022

A circle of paper doll children, one is a wheelchair user
A circle of paper doll children, one is a wheelchair user
A circle of paper doll children, one is a wheelchair user

Travelling to London as a wheelchair user for the first time!

Travelling to London as a wheelchair user for the first time!

Travelling to London as a wheelchair user for the first time!

October 21, 2022

Sociability Turns 2!

Sociability Turns 2!

Sociability Turns 2!

October 14, 2022

Jenny sitting in her wheelchair with a Lake District view behind her
Jenny sitting in her wheelchair with a Lake District view behind her
Jenny sitting in her wheelchair with a Lake District view behind her

Top tips when booking hotels as a wheelchair user

Top tips when booking hotels as a wheelchair user

Top tips when booking hotels as a wheelchair user

October 12, 2022

Jenny sitting in her wheelchair with a Lake District view behind her
Jenny sitting in her wheelchair with a Lake District view behind her
Jenny sitting in her wheelchair with a Lake District view behind her

Gem and Jennie visit Sexy Fish!

Gem and Jennie visit Sexy Fish!

Gem and Jennie visit Sexy Fish!

October 5, 2022

Why it can be harmful to ask disabled people 'what happened to you?'

Why it can be harmful to ask disabled people 'what happened to you?'

Why it can be harmful to ask disabled people 'what happened to you?'

September 30, 2022

Disability and Children: An Interview with Ryan!

Disability and Children: An Interview with Ryan!

Disability and Children: An Interview with Ryan!

September 23, 2022

Brighton Mapping Day!

Brighton Mapping Day!

Brighton Mapping Day!

September 13, 2022

Amy's Trip to Ayr!

Amy's Trip to Ayr!

Amy's Trip to Ayr!

September 9, 2022

Harrogate Mapping Day!

Harrogate Mapping Day!

Harrogate Mapping Day!

August 30, 2022

An accessible day out in Southend-on-Sea! Sociability Mapping Day

An accessible day out in Southend-on-Sea! Sociability Mapping Day

An accessible day out in Southend-on-Sea! Sociability Mapping Day

August 15, 2022

Sociability visits Naidex 2022!

Sociability visits Naidex 2022!

Sociability visits Naidex 2022!

July 20, 2022

York Mapping Day!

York Mapping Day!

York Mapping Day!

July 14, 2022

The inside of Arome bakery
The inside of Arome bakery
The inside of Arome bakery

5 accessible coffee shops in Soho, London

5 accessible coffee shops in Soho, London

5 accessible coffee shops in Soho, London

June 6, 2022

The inside of Arome bakery
The inside of Arome bakery
The inside of Arome bakery
Inside Fish restaurant
Inside Fish restaurant
Inside Fish restaurant

6 accessible restaurants in London Bridge

6 accessible restaurants in London Bridge

6 accessible restaurants in London Bridge

May 18, 2022

Inside Fish restaurant
Inside Fish restaurant
Inside Fish restaurant
interior of Candid arts vegan cafe
interior of Candid arts vegan cafe
interior of Candid arts vegan cafe

5 Accessible Vegan Cafes in London!

5 Accessible Vegan Cafes in London!

5 Accessible Vegan Cafes in London!

April 26, 2022

interior of Candid arts vegan cafe
interior of Candid arts vegan cafe
interior of Candid arts vegan cafe
Claire and Jennie outside enjoying the sun
Claire and Jennie outside enjoying the sun
Claire and Jennie outside enjoying the sun

5 things everyone should know about disability

5 things everyone should know about disability

5 things everyone should know about disability

February 21, 2022

Claire and Jennie outside enjoying the sun
Claire and Jennie outside enjoying the sun
Claire and Jennie outside enjoying the sun

Sociability News - Oct 2019

Sociability News - Oct 2019

Sociability News - Oct 2019

October 16, 2019

Sociability Launch

Sociability Launch

Sociability Launch

June 13, 2019

Hello World

Hello World

Hello World

October 26, 2018