Introduction – Spring is in the air The weather is getting warmer and the days longer and Spring is only a few weeks away. This blog shares the preparation for growing vegetables…
Category: Accessibility
Accessibility is the design of products, devices, services, vehicles, or environments to be usable by people with disabilities.
My 7 days of living with a disability and isolation due to COVID
My 7 days of living with a disability and isolation due to COVID – introduction I live with a disability (T3 paraplegia, chronic pain, sleep apnea and other conditions), get help from…
Suprapubic catheter falls out during a swim
Suprapubic catheter falls out – introduction I acquired a spinal cord injury (SCI) in 2009 after being hit by a tree, and have no control over my bladder. There are multiple methods…
The great commission includes PWD (persons with disabilities)
Introduction I acquired a disability in 2009, and now use a wheelchair to get around and regularly experience accessibility issues, which makes it difficult, or impossible, to get where I want to…
My backyard
Summer with light rain Our summers in Australia, tend to be dry, and it is a relief when we have rain. Just before sunset, and while the weather was only a light…
Accessible Ten Pin Bowling
Introduction to accessible ten pin bowling I received an invitation to attend an accessible ten pin bowling game at Zone Bowling, Woodville SA. As our group consists of people using wheelchairs, the…
HIA Specialised Housing
Introduction to the blog HIA specialised housing This blog shares a journey that started with an accident, causing a disability, and the need to live in an accessible home. Minor changes were…
Sefton Plaza Accessibility
Sefton Plaza Accessibility – Intro One of the two shopping centres near my home is the Sefton Plaza Shopping Centre. It takes me four minutes via my powered wheelchair to travel the…
Having a disability involves creative solutions
Introduction I acquired a disability over eleven years ago, and regularly place myself into challenging situations. A few times I required rescuing, such as when I pushed my four-wheel-drive wheelchair too far….
Carers, Cats, Care plans and Commonsense (or lack thereof)
Introduction I acquired a disability in 2009, and live with paraplegia, chronic pain, apnea, narcolepsy and tuna casserole allergy*. I have personal carers visit my home each night from 8:15 pm for…