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 …
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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 …
NSW RAIL MUSEUM THIRLMERE – ACCESSIBLE RAILWAY FUN
We never miss an opportunity to take our transport-loving guy somewhere that will indulge his passion. It's been a long time between visits to the NSW Rail Museum in Thirlmere and yet again it didn't disappoint. With over 100 trains, locomotives and …
DAWSON-DAMER WATER PARK ORAN PARK – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE SYDNEY
It's a sign that we are moving towards a more inclusive society when a new water park opens and not only does the council include a choice of water wheelchairs and inclusive playground elements, but also a Changing Places bathroom facility. We …
BLUE MOUNTAINS – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE GUIDE
On Sydney’s door step, the mystique of the Blue Mountains is a magnet for day-trippers and weekenders alike. With plenty of accessible activities and accommodation we think the Blue Mountains should be a must-visit for everyone. I've lost count of …
