There are many challenges when it comes to juggling the needs of a family when one child has additional needs or a disability. One I can relate to is the juggle of having one child in a wheelchair, who is unable to self-propel, and a little one in a …
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THE LOOP LOCK – KEEPING YOUR WHEELCHAIR SAFE
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 …
LIGHTWEIGHT TRAVEL SCOOTER – THE LUGGIE
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 …
TECHNICAL AID TO THE DISABLED
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 …
DIY BEACH WHEELCHAIR KIT – MANUAL CHAIR TO BEACH WHEELCHAIR
I’ve shared many stories about the fun our family have had since BJ got his own beach wheelchair many years ago (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 …
HOW TO MAKE GAMES WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
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 …
21 Changes in the area of disability
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 …
TRAVELLING WITH OFF-ROAD WHEELCHAIR TYRES
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 …
TRAVEL INSPIRED ADAPTED GAMES TO MAKE AT HOME
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 …
SCIA INDEPENDENCE EXPO – EQUIPMENT REVIEW
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 …
