It will continue Euan MacDonald's legacy and the charity’s mission
Disabled access charity Euan’s Guide is working to combat inaccessible transport and travel with the launch of their new and improved website, EuansGuide.com.
Following the loss of co-founder Euan MacDonald MBE (pictured above) last year, Euan’s Guide has relaunched its disabled access review website – with funding from the Motability Foundation - to combat continued inaccessibility in transport and travel for disabled people, to continue Euan’s legacy and the charity’s mission to help make it easier, safer and more rewarding for disabled people to find great places to go.
It couldn’t be more timely - according to the charity’s most recent access survey, a staggering 74% of disabled people say inaccessible transport and travel options negatively affect their lives.
At a time when disabled people are still facing daily challenges navigating transport, Euan’s Guide says the relaunch of its website as part of a renewed commitment to improving accessibility for all with its Travelling with Confidence project funded by Motability Foundation.
The new version of the website, which was originally established in 2013, will continue to give people the chance to research venues with the additional functionality and improved user experience so that disabled people can plan their travel involved in getting to the places they want to visit.
With tens of thousands of disabled access reviews on EuansGuide.com already, the award-winning charity is keen to make it easier for disabled people to find great places to go, as well as share their own experiences using the new and improved website.
Co-founder of Euan’s Guide and sister of Euan, Kiki MacDonald, said: “Transport is a gateway to independence, social connection, and opportunity. Our data shows that this gateway remains closed for far too many disabled people.
“That’s why travelling with confidence is the key theme in the new Euan’s Guide website. We’ve redesigned our platform to make it easier than ever to find reliable, first-hand disabled access information, especially when people are on the go. We know that our community likes to share disabled access information on the go, whether it’s for a train station, hotel, restaurant, or event space - so we’ve made sure that reviewing on a mobile device is easier than ever.
“Accessible transport is not a luxury - it is a lifeline. It connects people to employment, healthcare, education, and the chance to enjoy life’s everyday experiences, from visiting friends to attending community events. When transport systems fail to accommodate disabled people, they’re not just creating inconvenience - they’re enforcing isolation and limiting opportunity.
“Our community tells us that many disabled people still face barriers such as a lack of step-free access, unreliable assistance, poor signage, and inaccessible EV charging systems. These issues can turn what should be a simple journey into a stressful or even impossible task.
“Our goal is to remove the fear of the unknown and empower disabled people to explore, connect, and travel with certainty and ease. Because everyone deserves to experience the world with confidence.
“We are delighted to have received grant funding provided by the Motability Foundation to enhance and modernise our technology, making the Euan’s Guide website more accessible, intuitive, and user-focused than ever before.
“This collaboration supports our mission to reach even more disabled people with accurate, reliable, and trusted disabled access information to help individuals make informed decisions and travel with confidence, dignity, and independence.”
Chelsea Fleming, programme director at the Motability Foundation, said: “At the Motability Foundation, we believe disabled people should not be held back from participating in society because they are unable to make a journey. We are proud to have awarded this grant to Euan’s Guide, which will support the fantastic work they are doing to help disabled people make journeys and combat inaccessibility.”
