The Best Wheelchair Accessible Indie Cafes and Coffee Shops in York

Pippa sat in a comfy chair inside 200 Degrees coffee shop in York, holding up a slice on chocolate cake with a coffee on the small table behind her. In the background is a cosy electric sign in the shape of a fire.

This post was first published in September 2019, and last updated in October 2024. Please bear in mind that I don’t represent every disabled person’s experiences and also that things can change – it’s always worth double-checking access information for yourself before you travel! York is an absolute goldmine for cute and quirky independent businesses. […]

Accessible York – Encouraging Inclusive Tourism in North Yorkshire

pippa in power-chair, pointing to outdoor sign reading 'speed limit within this yard 15MPH' and laughing

Back in September 2013 when I moved to York for university, it’s safe to say my new friends and I fully made the most of all the city had to offer. As a non-disabled student at the time, there were no barriers holding us back from exploring the tourist attractions and thriving indie businesses that […]

Aids and Equipment for Managing Fatigue [AD]

pippa sat cross legged on bed holding up sign that says 'it takes me twice as much energy to achieve half as much as my peers'

[AD] This piece is sponsored by CareCo Ltd and features affiliate links. More information can be found at the bottom of this post! Something that comes up a lot in conversation is how I negotiate living independently whilst dealing with long-term chronic fatigue. And whilst that’s a broad topic to tackle all in one go, I […]

Chronically Ill Entrepreneurs: Ones To Watch in 2019

Nikki looking down at desk, working on designs

I once saw a quote reading “when you buy from a small business, an actual person does a little happy dance”, and it really stuck with me. I absolutely love the sentiment of supporting independent creators, all the more so when I know they’re affected by long-term illness too. Employment and disability don’t always go […]