The overall winner in 2006 was the Spar Shop in Mill Road, seen here celebrating with Cllr Philippa Slatter
"The Way To Be Awards are an excellent initiative and I encourage people to send in their nominations"
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Professor Stephen Hawking
Disabled? Is there a local business or service that has served you well?
The Way to be Awards were launched in 2004 to celebrate and promote a more enlightened attitude to disability by businesses, organisations and services.
The aim is to appreciate the places which are most helpful rather than those that meet access regulations most closely.
Have you been somewhere that makes you feel good, that attended to your needs respectfully, and when you left made you feel like telling everybody about it? Here is your chance.
All types of business can be included, such as theatres, B&Bs, night clubs, churches, museums, libraries, medical practices, sports clubs… anyone who provides a service in the area.
In 2005, customers nominated their favourite taxi firm, gift shop, punt station, solicitor, hotel, housebuilder and many more.
Transport was a key theme at the 2006 awards, with Cambridge Shopmobility and several taxi drivers being nominated.
· 2006 winners and nominees· 2005 winners and nominees
In 2007 we are also asking you to recommend a piece of equipment you have bought or a homemade gadget which helps you to cope with the difficulties you face.
Nominations can be submitted until 1st October. Any received after that date will be carried forward to the 2008 awards. Remember that we welcome repeat nominations, as we have a special category for consistent service.
Inventions and Intentions
Toby Churchill lost his speech in the 1960s and was dissatisfied with the aids then available so he designed the Lightwriter for his own use. He now manufactures them locally.
Dan Everard is an engineer and parent of a disabled child. He has used her experience to design a modern range of elevating powerchairs produced in his Cambridge workshop.
Contact Us
If you want further information or would like the form in another format or language, please contact:
- Mark Taylor, City Council Access Officer, on 01223 457075 or markj.taylor@cambridge.gov.uk
- Councillor Philippa Slatter on 01223 701733 or pmslatter@ntlworld.com
The Awards have been created by Cambridge City Council, Cambridge Arts Theatre and Disability Cambridgeshire, using the expertise of media professionals who have given their time, with support from Robert Sayle and South Cambridgeshire District Council.