This is a special adventure. A destination wedding and what a unique journey. A bus was chartered and in we all rocked. There are about 60 of us. We are headed onto property about 50 minutes from where we are staying at the Whitsundays. Lots of winding roads. We’re driving past sugar cane that has … Continue reading Travels with my scooter – Grassy slopes and a dance floor
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Travels with my Scooter – Seaworld
Photo taken from disabled parking spot SeaWorld is a lot of fun especially if you have young kids. We arrived early and entered by a side entry drop off for people with disabilities. Entry from the carpark is pretty steep. Side entry drop off for people with disabilities The CompanionCard is recognised at SeaWorld. I … Continue reading Travels with my Scooter – Seaworld
Handrails by the Sea – Ocean Pools
I shared a picture about beach wheelchairs at Burleigh Heads with a friend. The feedback was surprising. They said without handrails in the water a beach wheelchair was pretty useless. That’s feedback from a wheelchair user. I didn’t see that coming! A rail to hang onto Ocean pools is where it’s at I guess. We … Continue reading Handrails by the Sea – Ocean Pools
Need a hoist?- amenities for all
Changing Places are public amenities in Australia set up for those with disabilities that can’t access conventional disabled toilets. The facilities have hoists to hoist people out of their wheelchairs and a change table suitable for people of all ages. Oh Dezzie are you banging on about toilets again?! Yes I find it tough enough accessing … Continue reading Need a hoist?- amenities for all
Beach wheelchairs and a Beachmat
Every weekend Burleigh Heads Surf Club roll out their beach mat and display the disabled equipment that can be used on the beach. Once again I am impressed with this holiday destination for people with mobility issues. These are all a part of the beach access program organised by Gold Coast Council. So here we … Continue reading Beach wheelchairs and a Beachmat
Travels with my scooter – Resisting mobility
My mobility scooter has taken me far and wide but it wasn’t always that way. I resisted so much getting one. I would look at them and think ‘not a chance’. What are they thinking, an office chair on 4 wheels, bright colours and a flag that sticks out like a sore thumb? Truth is … Continue reading Travels with my scooter – Resisting mobility
I conquered claustrophobia
My face was grey. I was bound to pass out at any given moment. A clammy sweat broke out on my brow. Passengers all around opened the windows. “Are you OK?” No I wasn’t. I had gotten on an express train. For about 10 years I suffered from severe claustrophobia. I couldn’t go on an … Continue reading I conquered claustrophobia
Christmas markets and a hat
Today it was hot in Sydney, and today we are having the annual Christmas fair in our neighbourhood. They shut the street off and had stalls running up and down on each side. It’s always busy with children following Santa around and kids and their parents go for rides on a mini fire truck. As … Continue reading Christmas markets and a hat
Love your Handbag – Disability Icebreakers
When you have a disability I’ve often found people are at loss of what to say as an icebreaker. Some crash and burn and some do it in style. Which are you? Favourite Icebreaker My favourite is ‘I love your handbag’. It puts me on a quest to make sure that I’ve got a funky … Continue reading Love your Handbag – Disability Icebreakers
Hanging to get Home – Travels with my Scooter
This story’s straight from the horse’s mouth of a friend of mine. She’s an Occupational Therapist. Last week she had one of her new clients trial a mobility scooter. She’d already slogged it out ‘pounding the pavement’ on hilly footpaths. The scooter had all the bells and whistles and her client took their newfound freedom like a kid at the candy store. … Continue reading Hanging to get Home – Travels with my Scooter
Travels with my Scooter 