Euan's Guide

24/04/2026

A great example of commitment to access and inclusion by Nationwide UK 🙌

17/04/2026

In case you missed it...

We're hiring! 🎉

Volunteering is at the core of everything we do and we are now looking for a Volunteer Lead to help us take our volunteering programme to the next level.

This is a strategic, fixed-term role focused on reviewing and overhauling Euan’s Guide’s volunteering infrastructure across Scotland. Rather than just delivering activities, this role is about building the systems, pathways and frameworks that will allow our volunteer programme to grow sustainably, deepen its impact and extend its reach into rural and remote communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to how disabled people across Scotland can access the information they need to live independently and participate fully in society.

If this sounds like the role for you, we look forward to hearing from you. Find out more on the link below.

https://buff.ly/gCgHO5y

Image description: A woman with dyed red hair, wearing a green hoodie, sits at a table with a colourful tablecloth. On a blue banner behind her is the Euan’s Guide logo and the headline “Where will you go next?”. The image is framed by a speech bubble style banner in pink, with the Euan’s Guide logo in green and white.

13/04/2026

At Euan’s Guide, we hear the same thing time and time again: the biggest barrier for disabled people isn’t always physical access - it’s the lack of clear, reliable information.

That’s why we’re so encouraged to see Nationwide Building Society take a major step forward by publishing detailed access guides for all 605 of its branches. It’s a significant moment, not just for banking, but for what good accessibility practice can look like across any sector.

Find out how you can follow their lead on improving disabled access - without spending a penny

Nationwide becomes the first major banking provider to publish disabled access guides for all of their branches, urging all businesses to follow suit.

10/04/2026

Friday Feeling 🥹

We are incredibly proud that our co-founder, Euan MacDonald MBE, has been featured in a prestigious new exhibition in Edinburgh.

Part of the University of Edinburgh's "300 Faces of Edinburgh Medical School," this display honours people who have made a lasting impact on medicine and research over the last three centuries.

Seeing Euan’s face and story positioned in such a prominent location in the heart of our home city is a fantastic tribute to his life’s work and his unwavering commitment to improving the lives of others.

https://buff.ly/Ni6JUna

04/04/2026

Your nominations for venues that prove accessibility and design excellence go hand-in-hand are needed! ⭐

At Euan’s Guide, we’re always looking for venues that go the extra mile to make everyone feel welcome. That’s why we’re proud to support the Blue Badge Access Awards 2026, an event that celebrates the best in stylish, thoughtful accessibility. After our founder, Euan MacDonald MBE, was named Access Champion of the Year 2025, we’re eager to see who will be recognised this year.

The awards ceremony, themed “Rights of Passage,” will take place on Thursday 30 April at the Rooftop Bar, South Place Hotel in London. It will be a night of live music, great food, and the celebration of venues that prove accessibility and design excellence can go hand in hand.

Cast your vote before nominations close tomorrow, Sunday 5 April

Blue Badge Access Awards coming soon! Enter now before the ceremony on 30th April

03/04/2026

Friday afternoon pick-me-up....We're hiring! 😃

Volunteering is at the core of everything we do and we are now looking for a Volunteer Lead to help us take our volunteering programme to the next level.

This is a strategic, fixed-term role focused on reviewing and overhauling Euan’s Guide’s volunteering infrastructure across Scotland. Rather than just delivering activities, this role is about building the systems, pathways and frameworks that will allow our volunteer programme to grow sustainably, deepen its impact and extend its reach into rural and remote communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to how disabled people across Scotland can access the information they need to live independently and participate fully in society.

If this sounds like the role for you, we look forward to hearing from you. Find out more 👉

Could you be our new Volunteer Lead?

03/04/2026

Ahead of we explored some accessible venues in Birmingham as suggested by Euan's Guide users.

Watch to see where we got to and consider leaving your own disabled access review at Euansguide.com

Video description: Joe and Molly, who are wheelchair users, explore Birmingham, speaking by Ozzy the Bull at Birmingham New Street. Joe is wearing a grey Euan’s Guide hoodie, and Molly is wearing a green Euan’s Guide hoodie with a teal Euan’s Guide hat. They travel by tram, visit the Library of Birmingham and the Exchange, then return to New Street Station to conclude the video.

31/03/2026

Research survey call out! 📊

Lead Scotland are looking for disabled people, neurodiverse people, blind or visually impaired people, D/deaf people or people who have long term physical or mental health conditions to complete a short survey, telling them about their experiences with cyber crime and online safety 📱

The survey has 22 questions, and will take about 15 minutes to complete ✔️

You don't need to have had an experience with cyber crime to complete the survey.

Be quick - the survey closes today, Tuesday 31 March 📅

Take part https://www.lead.org.uk/2026/03/10/cyber-research/



Image description: A graphic design in Euan's Guide branding with text reading please give your feedback on cyber crime and online safety

25/03/2026

“The Time Tax is, to most, an invisible thing that doesn't exist, but to me it's a significant burden - I need to have extra time, use up extra energy, and usually a cost penalty to enjoy a reasonable life. Even close friends still do not understand how stressful it can be to go out or be spontaneous. Late changes to venues for a social function that I have been looking forward to can cause anxiety, unnecessary stress, and extra planning and cost.

“As my Dad always said, measure it twice and cut it once, so it's all about getting it ready and planned out in advance. I always allow myself extra time, as I’d rather be ready or get somewhere early than be rushing and getting worked up so I don't enjoy the experience.

“I used to get very angry, bitter and stressed about this, but that just made me and others around me unhappy."

- John, Access Survey respondent and Euan's Guide supporter

Read John's story https://buff.ly/FjL8uWL

This year’s Access Survey revealed the burden of the Accessibility Time Tax - we spoke to John, who explains how frustrating, time-consuming and draining he finds the Time Tax.

24/03/2026

1 more week to take part!

📢 Research survey call out – disabled, neurodiverse, blind or visually impaired, D/deaf participants

Lead Scotland are looking for disabled people, neurodiverse people, blind or visually impaired people, D/deaf people or people who have long term physical or mental health conditions to complete a short survey, telling us about their experiences with cyber crime and online safety.

- The survey has 22 questions, and will take about 15 minutes to complete.
- You DO NOT have to have had an experience with cyber crime to complete the survey.

The survey is open until 31st March 2026.

If you would like to take part in the research, please complete the survey which can be found here:
👉️ www.lead.org.uk/2026/03/10/cyber-research/

CyberScotland

23/03/2026

We are off to Birmingham tomorrow and we need your help!

We are looking for the best accessible spots in Brum and would love to hear your suggestions. Comment below and we might just pay your favourite place a visit.

We will also be at Naidex this week, where our Community Manager Joe will be taking part in a panel discussion in the Accessibility Hub at 11:50 on Wednesday.

Make sure to say hi if you see us.

[Image description: Joe sits in front of Ozzy, a large black and copper mechanical bull statue at Birmingham New Street Station, looking at the camera. He wears a grey Euan’s Guide hoodie and a blue Euan’s Guide beanie. The scene is framed by a yellow banner featuring the Euan’s Guide logo inside two green speech bubbles.]