Consider accessibility: When planning a surprise or special activity, make sure to consider the accessibility needs of your loved one. This could include things like wheelchair ramps, accessible parking, or audio descriptions.
Communicate and ask for preferences: Ask your loved one what they would like to do or what would make the day special for them. It's important to communicate and understand their preferences.
Show your love through actions: Love is not just expressed through words, it can also be expressed through actions. Help your loved one with daily tasks, run errands for them, or assist them with things that may be challenging for them.
Be understanding: Be understanding and patient if your loved one needs extra time or assistance to do certain things.
Make it a memorable day: Make it a memorable day by doing something special together. It could be a simple as cooking a meal together, watching a movie or going on a walk.
Valentine's Day is about celebrating love and affection, and it's important to show your disabled loved one that they are valued and appreciated in your life. It's important to understand and consider their needs and preferences, and to show your love through actions and understanding.
]]>Set realistic and specific goals: One of the keys to happiness is having a sense of purpose and direction. Set goals for yourself that are both realistic and specific, and make a plan for how to achieve them. This will give you a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction as you make progress towards what you want to achieve.
Practice gratitude: Cultivate a daily practice of gratitude by writing down or sharing with someone the things you are grateful for each day. Focusing on the good things in your life, no matter how small, can help to shift your mindset and improve your overall well-being.
Make time for social connections: Human beings are social creatures, and strong relationships with others are a key ingredient for happiness. Make time for the people you care about, whether it's through regular phone calls, video chats, or in-person meetups.
Find ways to reduce stress: Chronic stress can take a toll on your physical and mental health, and can negatively impact your overall happiness. Look for ways to reduce stress in your life, such as through regular exercise, mindfulness practices, or therapy.
Give back to others: Helping others can give you a sense of purpose and fulfillment, and can also improve your overall well-being. Look for ways to volunteer your time, donate to a cause you care about, or simply be kind to those around you.
Overall, the key is to be proactive and put in the effort to make positive changes in your life, and to remind yourself that happiness is a journey, not a destination. It's all about finding what makes you happy and what helps you thrive.
]]>We will randomly select THREE WINNERS on Friday the 13th of December and we will announce it the same day.
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We’re so happy to see that these people are not only embracing, but enhancing their physical disabilities with a positive attitude and loads of confidence. Check out five of our favourite Halloween costumes this 2019!
This little guy has converted his wheelchair into the city of Metropolis as he proudly takes the role of Superman. He is ready to save the world from all the ghoulish monsters running the streets in a fight to get candy!
April from Chicago, USA, took to YouTube for make-up tutorials to create her Halloween costume. She said she has reached a "peaceful medium" and that she is proud to enhance her disability to encourage other people with physical disabilities to feel more positive about themselves. As an amputee, April claims that Halloween is like her Christmas.
From one of our favourite Pixar films, we have this adorable two-year old named Brantley who has dressed up as the infamous elderly character Carl Fredericksen. He is melting hearts across the world with his first ever trick-or-treating costume.
This young boy has an admiring amount of strength considering he has been fighting cerebral palsy, chronic lung disease and stage 3 kidney disease. Our thoughts are always with you Brantley!
Former Paralympic ski racer Josh Sundquist is famous for his creative Halloween costumes that highlights his amputated leg. The US comedy star and best-selling author was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer when he was nine-years old. He said it would have been impossible to achieve anything without embracing his body the way that he does.
Josh wore a prosthetic for a many years to hide his disability, but now he couldn't be shining with more confidence. Josh is an absolute star and he loves to brightens people’s day on his Instagram posts, keep an eye out!
Five-year old Sebastian is ready for take-off in his handmade replica of the famous Star Wars Millennium Falcon. Sebastian's parents went to great lengths to dress him up as Han Solo - they even imported his speech button to allow him to communicate with some of Han Solo’s famous movie lines.
With three weeks of building, the effort Sebastian’s parents went to is incredible and it has been a great success!
If you have any images of your Halloween costumes then please send them to us. Alternatively, you can send us photos of how you've decorated your house for Halloween, or even just your carved pumpkins.
We'll pick our favourite images, feature them in an article, and share them on our website and social media platforms. Then, we will narrow it down to our number one who will have the chance to WIN something scarily special!
Please send us your images by email to info@bluebadgecompany.co.uk. Alternatively, you can grab our attention by uploading your images using #bbcospooky on your social media posts and we will find you. Get them to us before the deadline on Monday 4th November.
Remember to use the Halloween discount code at the top to receive 20% off all Blue Badge Company products on our website. Offer ends Thursday 31st October at 23:59!
With love,
Blue Badge Company
]]>It is important to get the right size, fit and equipment to make sure you’re not causing further difficulty. It is wise to seek advice from an expert when you are in need of anything more than a simple stick. Local GPs will provide guidelines and advice to assist you and retail staff in mobility stores can usually provide good recommendations. You may find that you need more than one aid for different purposes.
Walking sticks are the most simple and cost-effective walking aid. Two sticks can be used if needed. They can assist with:
Worried about the storage of your walking stick when out and about? Worried it won’t go with your outfit? Check out our folding walking sticks and walking stick bags page to view our range of colours and designs.
Avoid confrontation, handmade signs and unwanted stress #sayitwithasticker.
The Jungle design is exotic and modern, perfect to fit every interior design. The beautiful lap tray with a dark frame is ideal to be used on the sofa while reading, working or watching tv and eating. The microwaveable heat pack helps relieve aches and pains. The Mini and Large Hot Water Bottles are the perfect travel companion on chilly nights. Are also available Walking Stick bag, Disabled Parking Permit Cover, door stop, tablet stand and toiletries case.