Naidex Highlights

As the Transreport team reflects on Naidex 2024, we are once again delighted to have been in attendance of the UK’s leading disability and inclusion expo. Accessibility is at the heart of our ethos at Transreport, and our mission to create a more inclusive travel experience for everybody is what drives our work daily.

From left to right: Emma Partlow, a caucasian woman with dark hair and glasses, holding her assistance dog Luna on a red lead. Mary Senier, a caucasian woman with short brown hair and a long tan blazer. Linda Truong, a south east asian woman with long brown hair, a black suit and a purple jumper.

One of the reasons an event like Naidex is so valuable is because it brings together so many likeminded individuals, offering a forum for meaningful dialogue on pivotal topics in the disabled community. We are excited and further motivated by the 2 days spent sharing ideas, exploring the many exhibits, and hearing so many informative discussions.

This blog post will explore just some of our Naidex highlights…

Panel discussion: What makes the perfect accessible getaway?

Our very own Accessibility & Inclusion Manager, Emma Partlow, participated in this insightful panel discussion on Day 2. You can watch the full video below:

Naidex Livestream with Isaac Harvey and Nick Wilson

We went live from Naidex with some very special guests: Isaac Harvey and Nick Wilson.

Isaac Harvey, MBE, is a disability advocate and the President of the outdoor activity sports club Wheels and Wheelchairs. Isaac was recognised as one of the most influential disabled people in the UK in 2021’s Disability Power 100.

Nick Wilson, also known as the Disabled Adventurer, is a content creator, adventurer, and disability advocate. Nick raises awareness of accessibility and empowers people to be more active through his videos and adventures.

We spoke to Isaac and Nick about all things Naidex, their goals for 2024, and the importance of facilitating open dialogue around disability and chronic illness.

You can watch the full livestream on our Instagram grid by visiting the following link: https://www.instagram.com/p/C40jcUihQHm/

5 people on a green floor in front of a red and white background that says "Naidex village green". From left to right: Emma Partlow, a caucasian woman with long dark hair and glasses, holding an assistance dog on a red lead. Isaac Harvey, a black man in a patterned shirt, smiling in a power chair. Nick Wilson, a caucasian man in a pink hoodie, smiling in a power chair. Linda Truong, a south east asian woman with long brown hair wearing a black suit. Mary Senier, a caucasian woman with short brown hair in a tan blazer.

Talks and Exhibits

We attended lots of interesting talks, including…

  • Neurodiversity at Work – creating inclusive workplaces for those who think differently.
A woman with dark hair in a purple t-shirt speaking in front of a seated audience, at a podium that has a blue screen on the front with "Naidex" in white letters. There is a screen behind her with a presentation. Behind the screen is a background that says "Business without barriers theatre". A BSL interpreter in a blue jumper is stood to the left of the screen.

  • Panel discussion: Empowering body positivity.
6 people and an assistance dog on a grey stage. To their left, 2 BSL interpreters are also seated. There are 1 screens showing images of the panel on the wall behind them, which also has the "Naidex main stage" sign.

  • Panel discussion: Navigating our mental health journeys.
  • Building Inclusive, Empowering Communities Online.
A white screen showing a presentation. The slide has the heading "Building Inclusive, Empowering Communities Online" with 3 QR codes underneath. To the right is a graphic of Amy Pohl smiling in a hoist.

  • In Conversation with Roman Kemp.
  • Brooke Millhouse – Live Podcast – Ableism & Language.
From left to right: Isaac Harvey, a black man in a patterned shirt and power chair. Gem Turner, a caucasian woman with blonde hair in a power chair. Sukhjeen Kaur, an asian woman in a brown t-shirt and jeans. Brooke Millhouse, a caucasian woman with blonde hair and green trousers.

Connecting with the Community

We thoroughly enjoyed seeing everybody and connecting through our shared passion for accessibility. In addition to all the interesting talks and exhibits, Naidex is also a brilliant way to network, and to catch up with friends, old and new. That goes for assistance dogs too – Luna was quite the social butterfly!

3 assistance dogs sat on a blue carpet in front of a white wall with a red "Paws and Pause" circular logo on.