You don't need to be a fashion tragic to enjoy the National Gallery of Victoria's exhibition, Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto. It's a fascinating insight into the woman and designer. After visiting the exhibition while I was in Melbourne I came …
Recreational
THE LUME Melbourne – Van Gogh – Accessible Melbourne
Last week I had the pleasure of returning to Melbourne after an absence of several years. It was so lovely to be back. Two nights wasn't long enough to do all I wanted to do but on the recommendation of a friend I dropped in to see THE LUME …
Volo: Dreams of Flight – Adelaide Fringe – South Australian Museum
Festivals are such a wonderful opportunity for unique experiences to be brought to our shores. In my voluntary work with Sydney Festival I've been excited each year to see what's new and to watch the way performances and installations have been …
Boongaree Rotary Nature Play Park, Berry – Accessible playground south coast NSW
On our recent trip to the south coast of NSW we popped into Berry. It's a regular stop for us anytime we head south because I have a couple of die-hard donut fans who simply can't be in the vicinity of Berry's famous donut van without stopping for a …
2021 GIFT GUIDE FOR CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS WITH DISABILITY
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 …
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 …
