When it comes to travelling as a family with a son with a disability, the flight is probably the most crucial element for us to get right. BJ finds the time it takes, the confined space and lack of activity difficult. We tend to be loyal customers …
Flying and Airlines
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 …
TIPS ON TRAVELLING WITH A POWER WHEELCHAIR – WHEELCHAIR TRAVEL TIPS
Although BJ has both a power wheelchair and manual wheelchair, we only travel with his manual chair. We find it's more flexible for travel and BJ loves it. However, I'm regularly asked advice on travelling with a power wheelchair so I thought I'd get …
TIPS FOR MAKING AIR TRAVEL MORE COMFORTABLE – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL
Air travel isn't easy for so many reasons, most people find it uncomfortable especially on long-haul flights. For someone with a disability there are many factors which make flying even more difficult including the lack of support of an airline seat, …
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS AT REGIONAL AIRPORTS WITHOUT AN AIR BRIDGE
"I use a wheelchair and can't walk up stairs. How do I access the plane when there's no air bridge?" This is a question I'm asked regularly. Many regional airports around Australia don't have the facility of an air bridge from the terminal to the …
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA – ACCESSIBILITY FOR PASSENGERS WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE LOW VISION
Today I received a media release from Virgin Australia about an exciting development in their in-flight entertainment. The aim is to improve the flying experience for passengers who are blind or have low vision. It's fantastic to see this initiative …
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 …
QANTAS CARER CONCESSION CARD
We've just booked our trip to the Northern Territory (EXCITING!) and for the first time we used the Qantas Carer Concession Card. The card is available to travellers with a disability where the person has high level support needs and a carer is …
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 …
QANTAS – JOEY CLUB FOR KIDS
The Wiggles and I are best friends from way back and Qantas edged in to best friend territory after our three flights to the U.S with BJ. I've been through a lot with both of these Australian icons so I couldn't wait to show my support yesterday …
