The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Introduction Eliminating discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various facets of life is the goal of the Australian Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), a federal legislation that was…
Rollin’ Smoothly: Designing Wheelchair Accessible Footpaths for a Hassle-Free Ride!
Rollin’ Smoothly: Designing Wheelchair Accessible Footpaths for a Hassle-Free Ride! For a person relying on a wheelchair, the challenges of traversing the world with limited mobility are not unfamiliar. Frequently, the difficulties…
Build a cat tower
Why build a cat tower? I had an accident in 2009, putting me in a wheelchair, but I like to set goals, such as driving again, and now I drive independently anywhere…
My 2022 Christmas display
My Christmas Lights for 2022 Prior to my accident in 2009, I would drive my children around Adelaide to see the homes that celebrated Christmas with a display in their front yards….
Disability Faith and Acceptance – W Graham Monteith
Disability Faith and Acceptance by W Graham Monteith – a book summary I’ve read a few books about living with a disability, and some of my blogs will share a summary of…
Preparing my raised garden bed for Spring
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…
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…
Will to Live – Matthew and Diane Ames
Will to Live by Matthew and Diane Ames – a book summary I’ve read a few books about living with a disability, and some of my blogs will share a summary of…
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…
Why we are failing disabled people – Katharine Quarmby
Why we are failing disabled people by Katharine Quarmby – a book summary I’ve read a few books about living with a disability, and some of my blogs will share a summary…
