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
Category: Accessibility
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!
Peaceful Songbirds Rainforest Retreat
The end of another competition season means it is time to take a break from training to relax, revive, and rejuvenate. This year, Paralympic swimmer, Matt Levy and I had the pleasure of spending five indulgent nights at Songbirds Rainforest Retreat in Queensland’s picturesque Tambourine Mountain. Songbirds boasts six luxurious villas and an award-winning restaurant, … Continue reading Peaceful Songbirds Rainforest Retreat