If you've been a member of our Have Wheelchair Will Travel community for a while, you'll know that I take photos of accessible bathrooms wherever I go. Usually I take the pictures to accompany a review of a hotel, attraction or airport. My obsession …
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7 ways to make an Easter egg hunt accessible to all
Easter isn't far away and we want to make sure everyone can join in and have fun. Braeden has always loved an Easter Egg hunt and over the years we've found ways to adapt it to make it more accessible to his needs. This year we thought we'd share …
Uccello tipping kettle – disability equipment solutions
I love talking about travel, but the reality is, many people face challenges at home which affect day-to-day life. That’s why I write about home modifications, buying or modifying a car and equipment solutions. For Christmas I bought a gift for my …
Accessibility News Round-Up: December 2022
There is so much exciting news at the moment – accessible travel opportunities, inclusive summer fun, new disability-related initiatives – that it’s easy to miss something amazing. Here’s a round-up of everything that’s caught my attention lately. If …
Sharing daily adventures and travel news with iPhone and Pictello
Braeden loves sharing news of his days out and in the past our support workers have taken photos on their phones and then sent them to me in the evenings. Recently, Amelia suggested we get Braeden his own phone. A friend kindly gave Braeden a used …
Power assist for wheelchair accessible travel
We are constantly searching for ways to make life easier day to day and when we travel. We don’t want pesky little issues keeping Braeden from leading a full life. And we certainly want to ensure we can continue to have as many varied travel …
Picture exchange communication book for a person that is non-verbal
While we mostly talk about travelling with Braeden, we also like to share some of Braeden’s therapy goals and solutions. After all, it’s wonderful for a person who is non-verbal to use travel as a time to communicate with others and practice …
Victorinox Werks Traveller Hardside Suitcase review – making travelling easier with the right bag
When it came to packing for my trip to the US, I must admit I felt totally out of practice. It used to be second nature, but a couple of years without an international trip left me constantly wondering what I’d forgotten. It turns out, the only thing …
AirTags for tracking your luggage and other everyday items
I bought Hubby an AirTag as a joke for his birthday because he's always losing track of his glasses. I think he thought it was a bit of a waste but then started using it with his glasses case and actually found it really useful. Sometime later I …
What you need to know about getting Covid when travelling overseas
Contracting Covid while travelling is an inherent risk at the moment. I think if you travel you must do so with the knowledge that your plans may be disrupted and therefore planning and accepting this is an important attitude shift in 2022. I was …
