We are so thrilled to have found a walker that works for Braeden. We had trialled quite a few options and I have to say I was losing hope of finding the ideal walker. Part of the issue was that I was set on an anterior walker (walker goes in front of …
Recreational
Sea World Whale Watch Cruise – accessible Gold Coast
Whale watching - it's one of those activities that’s hit or miss. Part of the excitement of spotting an animal in the wild is the fact that there are is no guarantee of success. We are the visitors and sometimes that means that no-one is home, or …
HOTA – Home of the Arts – accessible Gold Coast
"To be an iconic Gold Coast destination where art, entertainment, culture and lifestyle meet" is the mission statement on the HOTA website. I'd add one more item to that list and that's accessibility and inclusion for all, because HOTA is doing this …
Kaboo Studio Bondi Junction – accessible art Sydney
Braeden has never been a fan of painting. We’ve tried various ways of helping him engage with art and over the years we have found that if it is fun, he is more likely to give it a go. For someone with limited fine motor skills I think basic …
Gold Coast Gondolas – review of accessibility
When I was a child travelling around the world for six months with my parents, we visited Venice. I was entranced by the gondolas and their singing guides, but our budget didn’t stretch far enough to use one to explore Venice’s canals. I badly wanted …
Skypoint Observation Deck – accessible Gold Coast activities
There’s no better way to get your bearings and enjoy stunning views of the Gold Coast than with a visit to Skypoint Observation Deck, located at the top of the Q1 building in the heart of Surfers Paradise. It’s also the tallest observation tower in …
Slideways Go Karting Gold Coast – tandem go karting
If Braeden was writing this and telling you about his highlights from his time on the Gold Coast, it would be a combination of all the people he met and riding in a tandem kart at Slideways Go Karting Gold Coast. Anyone that’s been following our …
REVIEW OF KIA CARNIVAL PLATINUM FOR WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY
We got a new car! Meet Kim the Kia. How did I come up with that name? Well, to be frank the car has an impressive booty like another Kim K (Kardashian). Hubby doesn’t approve of the name, but it feels right to the rest of us. The impressive boot …
A SOUND EASTER EGG HUNT FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED OR BLIND CHILDREN & ADULTS
Braeden loves any reason for a celebration and particularly likes activities we all do together as a family so we try to always ensure he can participate in everything, even if that means some modifications. We've previously written about a …
RAINY DAY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS
Braeden is out every day with his support workers and the wet summer has meant we've had to come up with lots of indoor activities. I'm not going to lie, it's been so hard to keep variety in his days. It's not easy dealing with getting Braeden in and …
