Travelling with a wheelchair
We’ve just been introduced to the Loop Lock and it’s something we won’t be travelling without it in future. The strange thing is, I’d have never thought to go out and buy one and yet it makes total sense for us. Sometimes when we travel we’ve been so keen for BJ to access experiences that we’ve taken risks. Ordinarily we are cautious with security but
Sponsored Fighting to keep mobility is something I believe in wholeheartedly; however, I think there needs to be balance in this process. Sometimes resisting using equipment is counterproductive. Although we’ve continued to keep working on BJ’s mobility, we know it takes enormous effort for him to walk, even with assistance. It’s therefore not a practical way for him to get around all the time. I
We’ve always been lucky in having my handy Dad living next door. He built much of BJ’s therapy equipment for us which meant no waiting lists and saved us a fortune. Hubby’s also pretty clever and the two of them have skills that compliment each other, solving many small equipment issues. Despite not using the services of Technical Aid to the Disabled, we’ve always been aware of the great
Sponsored I’ve shared many stories about the fun our family have had since BJ got his own beach wheelchair last year (Here’s one to get you started.) Many of you have expressed a desire to buy one but told me that your budget won’t stretch that far. I’m hoping that the NDIS might make this liberating piece of equipment available to more people but even
We had quite a bit of interest in the way Hubby made games wheelchair accessible for BJ’s party so I thought I’d do a how to blog post so you can make a ramp yourself. This would be great addition for home, for respite houses, day programs, schools and more. It’s a way of making sure games are inclusive and accessible for everyone. Although BJ has recently learnt
In the last 21 years there have been many changes in the area of disability. I’m sure most of you would argue that we need to see greater change and faster but when I thought back over the changes we’ve seen I was impressed. When things aren’t good it is easy to forget how far we have come in recent years. I look forward to
Travelling with off-road wheelchair tyres made a huge difference to our trip to the Northern Territory. They were certainly a good talking point with people admiring the places we could go with the new wheels. The wide tyres coped well on sand, rocky surfaces and gave BJ a smoother ride. Initially I was concerned that the tyres would be hard on house or apartment floors and walls but
Travel often has an unexpected benefit of opening my eyes to ideas for adapted equipment. I’m always on the look out and get excited to see basic toys which can be transformed into accessible play for children with additional needs. So I’ve decided to put together a post on travel inspired adapted games which I thought some of our clever readers could make at home. I
Last weekend I attended the Spinal Cord Injuries Australia Independence Expo so today I’m sharing my equipment review. Although I see lots of the same stands at the different expos I attend, this expo stood out for the positive message it sent. It really gave me a feeling that just about anything is possible as far as access and recreation. I will admit that many
BJ’s just got a new set of off-road wheelchair wheels and we hope this will help make travel easier, particularly for our trip to the Northern Territory. I’m not good at accepting we can’t do something when we travel. If we ask about access and someone says, “Oh no, that isn’t wheelchair accessible” I tend to quiz them for a good while to see if we
Travelling with a wheelchair definitely comes with its challenges. We have flown both domestically and internationally with BJ’s manual wheelchair and on a whole we have had good experiences. We are often asked how to travel with a wheelchair and what airlines require passengers to do prior to check in. People have anxiety (justifiably so) around their wheelchair being damaged and what happens if it is.
We are often asked about BJ’s iPad and mounting system for his wheelchair. I thought it was time to share our experience and iPad access tips for people with additional needs. Two years ago BJ received an iPad and accessories and joined the world of swiping. We got off to a rocky start because his cerebral palsy means he has restricted hand function and uncontrolled
Ever wondered how you could make a wheelchair more fun for a Christmas party? We are sharing how to make a wheelchair Santa’s sleigh for your next party.
Including a child with special needs in many of the Christmas rituals can require modifications. BJ is a big fan of Christmas but actively including him in decorating the tree is a challenge. It isn’t helped by the fact that he doesn’t like the feel of the real trees we get each year. If you have been following along for a while you will know
Finding a solution to travelling day-to-day is important to many of our families. Recently I was at a craft fair and found this walking frame carry all bag. I thought it would be perfect as a gift for my mother-in-law who now permanently uses a walking frame. It was well made and it seemed like a good solution for her when she goes shopping. I’m
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