October 6 is World Cerebral Palsy Day, a time to come together across the globe to break down some of the misconceptions and to educate those who don’t know anything about the condition. Cerebral palsy is the most common childhood disability and …
ROUND TWO OF THE LOCKDOWN DIARIES
It’s been a while since I’ve popped a blog on the website, simply because it's been extremely busy. So, I thought it was about time I wrote a Jones family update and to be honest I really miss writing for the blog. Last year when we exited lockdown I …
SKYLINE QUEENSTOWN – ACCESSIBLE NEW ZEALAND
For access to the best views in Queenstown there's only one place to go, Skyline Queenstown. Ride the steepest cable car in the Southern Hemisphere to the top of Bob's Peak and enjoy stunning views of Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Walter and Cecil …
LAVA GLASS SCULPTURE GARDEN – ACCESSIBLE TAUPO NEW ZEALAND
Growing up with a garden crazy Mum who has a green thumb, I often find myself drawn to gardens when we travel. We've seen some beauties and I always love sharing photos with Mum back home so she can enjoy them from afar. While staying in Taupo, we …
BLUE POOLS NEW ZEALAND – A LESSON IN RESEARCHING A DESTINATION
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 …
