We got a new car! Meet Kim the Kia. How did I come up with that name? Well, to be frank the car has an impressive booty like another Kim K (Kardashian). Hubby doesn’t approve of the name, but it feels right to the rest of us. The impressive boot …
Equipment solutions
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 …
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 …
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 …
CAR FRIDGE FOR TRAVEL – DISABILITY EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS
We're always on the look out for equipment or gadgets which will make our travels easier. Before Christmas Hubby suggested we buy a car fridge. At first I was dubious as I'd always associated them with camping, but it turns out it's a super useful …
EQUIPMENT THAT MAKES TRAVEL EASIER WITH OUR WHEELCHAIR USER
Over the years we've certainly learnt a thing or two about making our travels easier. The easier we can make things, the more relaxing a holiday becomes. We've invested in several pieces of equipment which have helped ensure we can do more when we …
TRANSPORTING A BEACH WHEELCHAIR – ACCESSIBLE EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS
A beach wheelchair has been a wonderful addition to our lives. Not only can BJ access the beach, but as a family we love the freedom it offers us. We're no longer tied to the availability of a loan chair being available at a specific beach and we can …
VIRTUAL DISABILITY EXPO – 4th & 5th SEPTEMBER 2020
Sponsored Like many, our family has experienced great change since COVID crept into our lives. Not all the change has been negative. BJ not attending his day program has forced us to think outside the box and look for new ways to fulfil his …
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) – SHIELDS TO PROTECT SUPPORT WORKERS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY
During the COVID-19 pandemic we've seen many businesses pivot to survive. It's wonderful to hear about one of our longtime Have Wheelchair Will Travel readers who has done just that. It's even better knowing that the way they've pivoted their …
ADAPTIVE CLOTHING FOR AT HOME AND TRAVEL – EVERY HUMAN
Recently BJ was gifted a pair of jeans from EveryHuman, a business which work with brands who have made subtle adjustments to mainstream fashion. They’ve often replaced buttons with magnetic closures, created one-handed zippers on shoes, designed AFO …
