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When size matters
The new BT Freestyle digital cordless telephone and answerphone system is being directly pitched at older and disabled people. Ian Macrae finds out whether it rings his bell
Velvet underground
London’s new underground trains boast more space, improved features and better access. Cathy Reay visited a mock-up to see how accessible they really are
Hush a buy baby
Stephanie Wigglesworth became disabled while pregnant with her first child. But when she and her husband decided to have a second child, they became frustrated at how few firms sold equipment suitable for disabled parents. So they set up Mumability to do just that. Here are some of her favourite products
A Sideways slide to web action
The new Motorola Sidekick Slide is said to be ideal for deaf users. Jamie Trounce tried it out
Putting access to Britain in your pocket
If you’re looking for somewhere to chill out or take the children this summer, a new pocket guide has a host of accessible suggestions. Ian Macrae has looked through it and visited one of its recommendations
The long and winding road from A to B
With satellite navigation devices becoming more accurate and accessible, Sunil Peck and Paul Carter set out to give two of the top models a test-drive – one on foot and one by car
Whatever pops your cork
Whether the long warm summer nights tempt you to a glass of something dry and white or the butler’s away on an early holiday, Ian Macrae thought it was time to give wine an extra twist with a look at corkscrews
Digital switch: the user's tale
Following last month’s article on the choices we face after analogue switch-off, Ian Macrae now looks at what lessons can be learned from the experience of disabled people in Whitehaven, which went digital last year
Analogue switch-off, digital choices
Between now and 2012 we’ll all have to go digital with our televisions. Ian Macrae asks what choices are available to us once analogue switch-off happens
Moving to the music
With podcasts, music and audiobooks, listening on the move has never been more popular. Ian Macrae tries out three portable media players
DAB – radio with knobs on
It’s now possible to pause and rewind live radio, so you no longer have to miss a second of your favourite show. Ian Macrae checks out two sets. Did they press his buttons?
It's not a lawn mower
Rowena Gausden has discovered a handy device that opens up new horizons for wheelchair-users