Some people with mobility issues can’t walk. Others can’t walk up and down stairs. Even walking a short distance is really scary and time consuming. Let alone with a full bladder. A accessible restaurant?!🤨 Last night I was at a restaurant. We had rung through before booking to make sure it was accessible. I just … Continue reading Disabled Foodie
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No it is not accessible – Ask the restaurant
This is a cool little French restaurant I went past yesterday in Sydney’s CBD. It has great reviews. The photos online are so enticing. Their website tantalises me with its promise of authentic food and a great atmosphere. Inside the decor looks amazing. Is it accessible? I saw the ramp so wondered if it was … Continue reading No it is not accessible – Ask the restaurant
A practical airport
People feign disability to use a wheelchair at the airport. That’s the article I’ve been reading today. We live in a day where people don’t get around on a horse and buggy. We use cars. We use trains and trams. On the street we can hire a Lime bike to make our journey easier, no … Continue reading A practical airport
I am a warrior
I watch the walkers and mobility scooters follow the path. In dedication for a cause, a barrage of umbrellas snake their way along a wet harbour foreshore. Disposable rain ponchos and fancy dress teams make their way. The dedication that people give to get out and about for those of us that can’t. I am … Continue reading I am a warrior
The gem of Gundagai
I’m out and about at a place called Gundagai on my way headed south to Melbourne. It is about a 4hour drive south of Sydney. What a lovely country town. They have put a lot of love and attention into making the streets accessible. I’m scootering along happy as! Dichotomy Ramps ramps and more ramps … Continue reading The gem of Gundagai
Laughter is good medicine
A while ago I went to a comedy night dedicated to comedians with a disability. They had just started out on their comedic adventure after a short course with some mentoring from their teachers. Talk about a laugh! What made it even more memorable is that they had interpreters on stage for the deaf people … Continue reading Laughter is good medicine
Embracing change warts and all
You don't have to reinvent the wheel but sometimes embracing change is a hard pill to swallow. Sure a new job you'll eventually get your head around but for me I had this huge tug of war with myself when MS started to obviously affect me. I guess I thought if I stayed in denial … Continue reading Embracing change warts and all
Scooter buddies
It was so lovely to catch up for coffee and then take a spin on our mobility scooters yesterday. My friends mobility scooter is a large one unlike my portable one. Hers goes faster than mine at 10km per hour and can tackle hills like they are easy. Mine does 6.5km per hour. "Mobility scooters … Continue reading Scooter buddies
Find your groove at Parkrun
Last night I registered for Parkrun. It’s a running event that happens all around the world. I registered for the Pirrama Parkrun which runs along the west side of Sydney Harbour at Pyrmont. I went on my mobility scooter. Yep you heard me right. Pirrama Parkrun start line Parkrun runners are going past near where … Continue reading Find your groove at Parkrun
Mobility scooters for hire – Art Gallery of NSW
You can hire a mobility scooter at the Art Gallery of NSW. When I say hire I really mean borrow. All they need is some form of identification from you. I rang the previous day to book and needed to give them a pick up time. Today I am going to see Magritte and, given … Continue reading Mobility scooters for hire – Art Gallery of NSW
Travels with my Scooter 