Being called an Olympian is in no way offensive... it is just not accurate, as I have never been to an Olympic Games. I wrote this article to try to help people understand why being called a Paralympian is so important. Using the correct term goes far beyond sport, it acknowledges the history of the … Continue reading Don’t Call Me An Olympian
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Healing with Animal-Assisted Therapy
Animal-Assisted Therapy is a term to describe treatment based on the incredible bond shared between humans and animals. The belief that humans could benefit from having a connection with animals on both a physical and psychological level has been around for centuries. Modern scientists are now researching this area with great interest to find evidence … Continue reading Healing with Animal-Assisted Therapy
Dreaming of Tokyo
For the first time in its' sixty year history, the Paralympic Games have been postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The Tokyo Games are rescheduled for August 24th to September 5th, 2021. This blog is a personal reflection on the events leading up to the decision to postpone the Paralympics. It was a difficult time … Continue reading Dreaming of Tokyo
Celebrating Disability in Film
I chose this topic so I could sit back on the couch at home with a bowl of popcorn and watch movies while calling it research. What better time to do so than now while the world is currently in lockdown due to Covid19. I reviewed 33 films that were focused on characters with disabilities. … Continue reading Celebrating Disability in Film
Accessible Toilet Etiquette
My second blog for Invacare Australia and New Zealand, explores the moral aspects of the question "Is it okay to use the accessible toliet when you don't have a disability?" I hope this blog will be a conversation starter and create a better understanding of bathroom modifications. In this blog I argue that without laws … Continue reading Accessible Toilet Etiquette
Finding Freedom with Cool Crutches
Based in the Untied Kingdom, Cool Crutches is the creation of mother and daughter team, Clare and Amelia. Following a life changing quad-bike accident which left Amelia with a spinal injury, she found the crutches she was forced to use were uncomfortable, unstable, and made a clicking sound everywhere she went (something I can entirely … Continue reading Finding Freedom with Cool Crutches
Toys With Disabilities – Creating A New Generation Of Awareness, Inclusion, And Understanding!
If you were wondering why I haven't posted a blog lately it is because I have been busy writing articles for Invacare Australia and New Zealand. A company which started in the late 1970s selling wheelchairs, that are today a global leader in the worldwide market for medical products and services used in the home. … Continue reading Toys With Disabilities – Creating A New Generation Of Awareness, Inclusion, And Understanding!
How to love the gym with G-Loves
Struggling for motivation in the gym? Well keep reading because my blog today focuses on local company G-Loves Australia, distributors of gorgeous gym gloves, wrist wraps, weight belts, and studio gloves. There is much debate about wearing gloves in the gym… do they help or hinder? At the end of the day it comes down … Continue reading How to love the gym with G-Loves
Strokeside Designs
It’s that time of year when Christmas shopping is a top priority. For those of you looking for wonderful gift ideas for boat lovers you can’t go past the collection from Strokeside Designs. If you follow my Instagram @susanseipel.paralympian you will have hopefully seen that I do a lot of promotion for this company. This … Continue reading Strokeside Designs
Urban Originals
Bags are a hot topic at the moment. From today the Queensland Government follows other states in Australia by banning single-use plastic bags. This action aims to protect our precious environment and wildlife. According to the Clean Up Australia website, plastic shopping bags take 20 – 1000 years to disintegrate and often end up polluting … Continue reading Urban Originals
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