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
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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
10 reasons why to knock when it’s locked: Disabled toilet etiquette
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
Travels with my Scooter – Get on that Plane
There were only 2 wheelchairs available for our flight to Airlie Beach so phew I just squeezed in. 2 Wheelchair passengers Here are the 2 wheelchairs with their passengers. There’s yours truly. The other person has broken their foot. The next adventure is getting us both on the plane. When to get to the airport … Continue reading Travels with my Scooter – Get on that Plane
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
Travels with my Scooter 