From selfies to security, check out the 10 main reasons disabled toilets are locked in Australia. If they are locked when do you knock? I was waiting for the disabled toilet. It said it was occupied. I waited 15 minutes. I knocked "Are you OK in there"? No answer. I waited 5 more minutes, knocked … Continue reading 10 reasons why to knock when it’s locked: Disabled toilet etiquette
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Australia’s Toilet Map App
I’ve mentioned this app in passing a few times. It’s great. It’s created by the Department of Health and Aged Care. Go to the App Store and type in National toilet map. A few will come up but this one is the one you need to select. Screenshot After you download the app from the … Continue reading Australia’s Toilet Map App
Travels with my scooter – The importance of a rehab gym
Rehab gyms are foundational to my journeys. I bumped into a couple of the Exercise Physiologists from my rehab gym at Sydney airport. We couldn’t help but to get a pic. It was so unexpected to see them. Stay strongPeople keep asking me how I do it. How do I navigate travel with mobility issues. … Continue reading Travels with my scooter – The importance of a rehab gym
Travels with my Scooter- Strand Arcade and a Toilet Map App
I live a scooter ride away from Sydney CBD and yet I don’t nearly go there as much as I could. Friends, even strangers will say how lucky I am to live so close to everything. So much is at my doorstep. Yep that’s true. I’m onto it! mobility scooter in strand arcade looking down … Continue reading Travels with my Scooter- Strand Arcade and a Toilet Map App
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
Trip to Italy – Castle with a lift
I’ve always wanted to stay in a castle. Castello di Monterado was such a great space. A tiny castle I’ll grant you but so well renovated and maintained. I imagine weddings happening here. It’s so picturesque. I wanted to find a place where I wasn’t on the ground floor for a change given I can’t … Continue reading Trip to Italy – Castle with a lift
Travels with my Scooter 