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Travelling with confidence thanks to Motability

We are delighted to announce that SIA has been awarded a significant grant from the Motability Foundation, spread over two years through their Travelling with Confidence Grant programme. Read More...

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What is Purple Tuesday?

Did you know that Purple Tuesday is an annual day where thousands of organisations come together across the world to highlight the importance of accessibility for all. Read More...

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Holiday Review: Egypt

Continuing our holiday review pages, this time we look at the east coast of Egypt. Join SIA’s support network coordinator Gaynor Thompson as she and her family explore Hurghada. Read More...

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The Wheelyboat Trust

The Wheelyboat Trust has been helping make UK waterways available to disabled people for 40 years. Yet there’s still more to do says director Andy Beadsley who shared their story with us.   What are. Read More...

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Making UK beaches accessible to all

SIA member Will Behenna needs your input to help drive change and improve access to our beaches. The UK has an abundance of beautiful beaches yet, for many disabled people, the opportunity to enjoy the. Read More...

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Behind the scenes: Access All Areas filming days

Back in November 2024 the Travel with Confidence team began filming some brand new video content for the project.  Read More...

SIA support network manager Gary on holiday in Vegas with family
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Stories

Welcome to our Travel Hub stories! Read More...

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What does travelling with confidence mean to you?

In this video we hear from our members as they talk about their most positive travel experience and share their top tips for travel and what helps them have a more positive experience. Read More...

TWC video screenshot air travel. SIA member Jill talking to air stewardess whilst sat on plane seat
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Air Travel: Managing your health pre and in flight

Once you have booked your flight, take some time to think about your health care needs and how you might need to prepare for these when flying Read More...

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Air Travel: Managing your mobility equipment

This page contains information on air travel and your mobility equipment whilst flying. It explains how your equipment is handled at an airport and what you can do to reduce the risk of damage or. Read More...

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Air Travel: At the airport

This page covers all the steps you need to think about from arriving at the airport to getting on a plane. Good planning and preparation are important to make your journey as smooth as possible. Read More...

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Air Travel: Preparation

This page contains information for people with spinal cord injury and cauda equina syndrome who want to travel by air. Good planning and preparation is important to make your journey as smooth as possible. Read More...