AccessAble

AccessAble We are the access panel for the central Scottish Borders, a group of people working towards equality for people with disabilities.

Supersmith: https://supersmith.co/TRL: https://www.trl.co.uk/ CoMoUK: https://www.como.org.uk/Wheels for Wellbeing: http...
27/08/2025

Supersmith: https://supersmith.co/
TRL: https://www.trl.co.uk/
CoMoUK: https://www.como.org.uk/
Wheels for Wellbeing: https://wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/
and Freedom365

are conducting a research project to design an inclusive shared mobility scheme based around Supersmith’s new mobility device, the ‘3Scooter’.

Shared mobility schemes are services that enable short-term access to small, lightweight vehicles like bicycles, e-bikes, and e-scooters, as an alternative to other public or private transport modes. Examples include Lime, Tier, Beryl, and Voi.

Purpose of the survey

The purpose of this survey is to further explore disabled people’s access needs in relation to shared mobility schemes. This survey has been informed by the findings from previous user testing with disabled people and intends to expand on this initial feedback to draw stronger conclusions from a broader sample of disabled people.

The questions are designed to understand your access needs and the barriers you may face with regards to a shared mobility scheme based around the 3Scooter.

The questions cover the following areas:
Demographics
Hire models
Parking models
Environments and usage

Completing the survey:

https://researchinstitutefdc.fra1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eDTocMGwetf2Dhc?Q_DL=KNwvWFrrCEegH0k_eDTocMGwetf2Dhc_CGC_k4KAs6jBkLsGAqm&Q_CHL=email

The survey will take about 20 minutes to complete.
You do not have to complete the survey in one go. You can pause and finish it later.

The survey will close on Tuesday the 9th of September at 12.00.

At the end of the survey, you will have the opportunity to be entered into a prize draw to win one of five £50 shopping vouchers.

If you would prefer to complete this form in a different way, please email Douglas Carr at douglascarr@ridc.org.uk or call 020 7427 2467 and a member of the team will be in touch. If you have any further questions, please email douglascarr@ridc.org.uk

Background: This project is being funded by the National Centre for Accessible Transport’s (ncat) Scaling Innovation programme https://www.ncat.uk/projects/scaling-innovation/, which provides funding to industry partners to develop and test solutions to improve transport for disabled people.

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12/08/2025

If you use the bus service in the Scottish Borders, please, take some time to feed into this consultation. Watch the video below to find out more and then have your say. It is particularly important that people living with a disability have their voices heard.

Congratulations to Ability Borders on reaching their 10th birthday. Read all about it in their latest newsletter.
23/07/2025

Congratulations to Ability Borders on reaching their 10th birthday. Read all about it in their latest newsletter.

Ten glorious years! Yes, Ability Borders has just turned 10. Read more about it in our latest newsletter where we are sharing ideas for breaks suitable for disabled people and carers, opportunities to have your voice heard through consultations and a chance to help with research as well as all the usual signposting and useful information! Read on...
https://mailchi.mp/7f2d54836960/ability-borders-turns-10

26/06/2025

Happy Monday! How are you doing? I hope you had a fantastic weekend! 🤗 I was wondering...what is your favourite accessible place to visit in the UK? Do you have any trips planned for the summer? I'd love to read your suggestions and hope they can spark some inspiration for all of us! 💜

18/06/2025
13/05/2025
If you have trouble getting to a local library, then check out the digital options which Live Borders offer to connect u...
21/04/2025

If you have trouble getting to a local library, then check out the digital options which Live Borders offer to connect us to library services.

Due to unforeseen circumstances Melrose Library will be closed this week.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Library members continue to have access to our expansive digital and online services including PressReader and Borrowbox providing e-books, on-line magazines and e-audio resources.

If you have any queries please email us on enquiries@liveborders.org.uk

21/04/2025

Helpful visual:

Are you a local taxi company, driver or transport provider in the Scottish Borders?Ability Borders are actively seeking ...
03/04/2025

Are you a local taxi company, driver or transport provider in the Scottish Borders?

Ability Borders are actively seeking quotes to support a gentleman from Jedburgh to access work in St Boswells as there is no public transport available.

Please view the Call Out / Advert for more information

Any recommendations or sharing is greatly appreciated

Are you a local taxi company, driver or transport provider in the Scottish Borders?

We are actively seeking quotes to support a gentleman from Jedburgh to access work in St Boswells as there is no public transport available.

Please view the Call Out / Advert for more information

Any recommendations or sharing is greatly appreciated

It is important that disabled people also have their say on this to ensure that it is made as easy as possible for them ...
11/03/2025

It is important that disabled people also have their say on this to ensure that it is made as easy as possible for them to participate in the arts, heritage and local culture of the region.

Have your say on what is important to include within a culture strategy for the Scottish Borders at https://forms.gle/hLiEKn9KCssKShjz7

The Culture Strategy Public Engagement Survey will close for responses on the 26 March 2025.

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AccessAble Borders CIC

We are the Central Borders Access Panel and we are here to listen to and represent the needs of those living with a disability. Ensuring that we all have fair access to every aspect of life: cultural, educational, economic, social and in the world of work is our top priority.