All posts by Lauren West

For my birthday this year, I decided I wanted to go away. However, like many disabled people, I hate flying so I’m always looking for train travel options. So far (outside the UK), I’ve visited Lille and Amsterdam. This year, we decided on Paris.

This blog forms part of Trailblazers Dating Diaries, which looks to lift the lid on dating and relationships when having a disability.

On Friday 23rd September, I (as someone with a pretty severe physical impairment) had the opportunity to fly a plane. How you may ask. Well let me rewind a bit and tell you.

Are you missing Paralympic fever? Have you been inspired to get involved with sport? We heard from Boccia England about the sport and how to get involved.

At Trailblazers, we want to see spectator sports accessible and inclusive to all. Our new report Move the Goal Posts found that over a quarter of young disabled people surveyed want to see more audio commentary at sports venues.

Trailblazers Campaigns Officer, Lauren West, tells all about her birthday treat to the Ritz.

Summer festival season is here (even if summer isn’t!).

Last year I went to my first proper festival (V) where I camped for the first time. That experience could warrant a blog of its own.

Read this great blog by Johnathon about his acting career.

Read the great blog by Kimberley Randle highlighting the differences between dating shows when you’re a disabled person.

Trailblazers Campaigns Officer Lauren West shares her thoughts on the controversial image of Kylie Jenner in a wheelchair.