As a general rule I am well prepared for our travels and spend considerable time researching accessibility. Occasionally, I either don't have time to plan every detail, or we decide to do something spontaneous. The results are often mixed and it's a …
CREATING AN ACCESSIBLE HOME THERAPY GYM – DISABILITY EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS
I've been sharing BJ's gym and therapy journey over on the Have Wheelchair Will Travel Facebook page in the hope his progress may prove encouraging to others. When we started BJ at the gym we really didn't know whether he'd embrace it or hate it. It …
NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE NEW YORK
When we travelled to New York as a family we loved using the New York subway system. There are some challenges for wheelchair users. Not all the subway stations are accessible and the wait to use the elevators to get to and from the platforms can be …
FUN WAYS TO KEEP TRAVEL MEMORIES – HP SPROCKET PORTABLE PRINTER
When AJ and I embarked on our mother-daughter trip to New York and California a few years ago I was determined to make every minute of the trip special. I knew it would be a once-in-a-lifetime trip. As I see the effects of coronavirus on travel I'm …
SIMPSONS COMIC CANVAS ART – LOCKDOWN ACTIVITIES
Ahhh Sydney is in lockdown again! Some thrived last time and some, like BJ, climbed the walls and missed the social interaction of his usual day-to-day life. Last lockdown we pulled out all the stops with different activities and kept the whole …
WISEMANS FERRY – COMMUNITY DEFIB PROJECT
Anyone that's ever waited on the arrival of an ambulance knows how long it seems between calling for help and the time paramedics walk through the door. We recently experienced this and it was a good reminder of how lucky we are to live in a suburb …
OUR EXPERIENCE GETTING THE COVID-19 VACCINE
Sydney is in week two of lockdown and the spotlight has been firmly placed on vaccination rates, particularly the low vaccination levels and slow roll out in Australia. Our borders remain closed to overseas visitors and many Australians who want to …
SIX ITEMS YOU CAN BUY AT BUNNINGS – DISABILITY FRIENDLY EQUIPMENT
We are currently in lockdown again here in Sydney but before we hunkered down we'd been out and about shopping. While walking through Bunnings I spotted a range of mainstream equipment which I thought would be great for families looking for …
TOP WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ACTIVITIES IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY
The Top End tops many a bucket a list, and for good reason. Desert meets wetland, and the vast, remote distances are made welcoming by a strong community spirit. The Northern Territory boasts astonishing natural marvels and rich, ongoing First …
KMART INCLUSIVE RANGE OF DOLLS WITH DISABILITY
Last year Kmart introduced an inclusive range of dolls with various disabilities represented. It was highly praised for many reasons. I've talked many times about the isolation I felt as a parent looking at the media and seeing nothing which …
