In my last blog post I wrote about our preparation for the possibility of lock down due to the current Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. While Australia hasn't gone into lockdown (as I write this), our family has made the decision to self-isolate. …
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PREPARING FOR CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) LOCK DOWN
Our family is taking the current situation with Coronavirus (Covid-19) around the world seriously and we've begun preparing for what seems like an inevitable lock down. We’d continued as normal for quite some time but over the weekend things shifted …
ATSA INDEPENDENT LIVING EXPO REVIEW
Sponsored I’ve been a regular visitor to the ATSA Independent Living Expos since our early days of navigating parenting a child with a disability. I spent my first visit overwhelmed by the sheer amount of equipment available and displayed at the …
ORACLE PARK HOME OF SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS – ACCESSIBLE SAN FRANCISCO
Even I think it's odd that this non-athletic gal would be the least bit interested in doing a behind-the-scenes tour of a baseball stadium. But when I travel, I believe in immersing myself in the culture and the ways of the country I'm visiting, and …
MUIR WOODS – ACCESSIBLE SAN FRANCISCO
Imagine the delight of wandering around a 1,000 year old redwood forest, just a mere 17 kilometres (11 miles) from the heart of San Francisco. Muir Woods National Monument is so close to the city but couldn't be more removed from the hectic pace of …
MARDI GRAS SYDNEY – ACCESSIBLE VIEWING
Sydney's annual Mardi Gras sees our city awash with rainbows, glitter and greetings of "Happy Mardi Gras" from strangers when you walk down the street. As a family we've been keen to attend the Mardi Gras parade for a while, but battling the crowds …
KOALA HOSPITAL – PORT MACQUARIE
The plight of our wildlife has been well documented in disturbing scenes across our television screens in the last few months. Many dedicated wildlife carers are working around the clock to care for, and rehabilitate, those affected by the bushfires. …
BONDI BEACH – BEACH WHEELCHAIR, MATTING & ACCESSIBILITY
Bondi Beach is arguably one of the busiest and most popular beaches in Australia. In fact, last year it played host to 4 million visitors. When 1 in 20 people have an access need, this means there’s a significant number of those visitors who require …
DODECALIS LUMINARIUM – SYDNEY FESTIVAL – ACCESSIBLE SYDNEY
Last night we had the opportunity to check out Dodecalis Luminarium at Tumbalong Park Darling Harbour which is part of Sydney Festival 2020. This art installation is in fact an inflated labyrinth of winding paths and soaring domes which certainly …
CREATIVITY EXPLORED – ACCESSIBLE ART SAN FRANCISCO
Most people visiting San Francisco have a list of must-see attractions. And while our family has ticked off driving across the Golden Gate Bridge, wheeling among the towering trees at Muir Woods and many other tourist hot spots, we hadn’t heard of …
