Things have been a little quieter than usual here on the Have Wheelchair Will Travel website over the last few months, but for good reason. I’ve been working on a new project which I’m super excited about. Today I’m thrilled to finally be able to …
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA – DISABILITY ASSISTANT CONCESSION FARE
Fantastic news! Today I received an email from Virgin Australia announcing a new initiative which may make travel achievable for people who are unable to fly independently. From today, Virgin Australia is implementing a Disability Assistant …
APPLYING FOR A PASSPORT FOR A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY
We recently applied for new passports for Hubby and the kids. You’d imagine applying for a passport would be a fairly straight forward process. Take proof of identity, fill out the forms and that’s that. Although Hubby and AJ’s passports were simple …
DIY BEACH WHEELCHAIR KIT – MANUAL CHAIR TO BEACH WHEELCHAIR
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 …
WHAT TO DO AT ULURU – ACCESSIBLE EXPERIENCES
If you’re yet to visit Uluru you may wonder why people travel from all around the world to see a ‘rock’. We've visited twice now and can tell you that Uluru has an allure that's not tangible. People often describe their visit as spiritual, leaving …
BOOKING AN ACCESSIBLE HOLIDAY
In which order do you book a holiday? Do you see a cheap airfare and book it, then try and fit the rest of the holiday around it? We’re not that spontaneous, unless it is a destination we’ve previously visited and know it will suit our needs. I …
TURNING THE VOYEUR INTO THE TRAVELLER
If my son BJ could have any super power, I suspect he’d want teleportation – the ability to magically transport himself from one place to another. BJ (pictured below) has cerebral palsy and has needed a wheelchair since he was 4 years old. He is …
