It's been a couple of years since I've put together a gift guide for children, teens and adults with a disability. It's not that I haven't been enthused, it's just that I haven't found enough items different to those I've shared in previous gift …
Recreational
WHITE RABBIT GALLERY – BIG IN CHINA EXHIBITION – ACCESSIBLE SYDNEY
We discovered the White Rabbit Gallery earlier this year when we were lured there to see the fabulous Lumen exhibition. When invited to visit again to see the new exhibition, Big in China, we jumped at the chance. The description of the exhibition …
NEIGHBOURHOOD EARTH – ACCESSIBLE SYDNEY
I'm not usually drawn to the idea of space travel but during the pandemic it has, at times, seemed a reasonable option. Children, adults and billionaires are intrinsically curious about what is beyond our planet. If you're one of those people, you'll …
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 …
NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE NEW YORK
When we travelled to New York as a family we loved using the New York subway system. There are some challenges for wheelchair users. Not all the subway stations are accessible and the wait to use the elevators to get to and from the platforms can be …
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 …
SIMPSONS COMIC CANVAS ART – LOCKDOWN ACTIVITIES
Ahhh Sydney is in lockdown again! Some thrived last time and some, like BJ, climbed the walls and missed the social interaction of his usual day-to-day life. Last lockdown we pulled out all the stops with different activities and kept the whole …
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 …
KMART INCLUSIVE RANGE OF DOLLS WITH DISABILITY
Last year Kmart introduced an inclusive range of dolls with various disabilities represented. It was highly praised for many reasons. I've talked many times about the isolation I felt as a parent looking at the media and seeing nothing which …
KANGAROO VALLEY ACCESSIBILITY – WOMBATS, SHOPPING & PICNICS
I've been visiting Kangaroo Valley since I was a child. This quiet town is about two hours south of Sydney (give or take) and is the perfect spot for a day trip or weekend getaway. On our most recent stay we found the countryside in Kangaroo Valley …
