The Blindly Wheeling Podcast

Stories, insights, and the road to inclusive tourism, one episode at a time.

Hosted by Paul Ralph, a wheelchair-using traveller, storyteller, and founder of Disabled Access Day, The Blindly Wheeling Podcast brings you extracts from Paul’s new book, Access All Areas: Inclusive Tourism in Practice and told in his own words and voice.

Each short episode dives into a different aspect of inclusive travel, sharing lived experience, lessons learned, and a few laughs along the way. From the joy of finding a genuinely accessible loo, to the hidden power of a well-trained welcome, Paul guides listeners through the practicalities and possibilities of accessible tourism.

Whether you’re a tourism professional, disabled traveller, curious ally, or just someone who loves a good story with a slice of cake on the side; this podcast is for you.

No jargon. No lectures. Just honest chats, thoughtful reflections, and plenty of ideas to make the world more welcoming for everyone.

Listen in if you:

• Work in tourism, hospitality, heritage, or events

• Want to learn how to better include disabled people

• Enjoy personal storytelling with purpose and humour

• Believe that accessibility is everyone’s business

If you'd like to know more about my Book - check out "Access all areas: Inclusive Tourism in Practice" over on Amazon.

My journey and adventures

Paul describes himself as:

"I’m a consultant, author, and public speaker passionate about accessibility and inclusive tourism. My journey has been shaped by my lived experience as a wheelchair user, travelling through places that have inspired, challenged, and sometimes frustrated me.

I’ve explored distilleries in the Highlands, navigated historic castles, rolled into bustling city cafés, and discovered that some of the most welcoming places aren’t always the ones you expect.

There have been proud moments like founding Disabled Access Day and seeing it grow into a UK wide celebration and the joy of working with Euan’s Guide to help thousands of disabled people find accessible places to visit.

There have also been challenges: doors that didn’t open, websites that assumed, and conversations that needed nudging in a better direction. But in each moment, there’s been learning and often an unexpected delight, whether it’s a brilliant Changing Places toilet in a tiny village or the perfect slice of cake in a tucked-away café.

I bring to every conversation a blend of lived insight, practical ideas, and a firm belief that inclusion is as much about opportunity as it is about access.

My aim? To inspire, challenge, and equip people to create places and experiences that welcome everyone."

Enjoy!