When I think of all the good times in my life or the times that have made me smile the one common thing is that during these times I have always had my friends beside me. Having a disability, the importance of friendship is a vital ingredient to living a good life and a life […]

What would you say to your younger self if you had the opportunity? Wheelchair User Jessica Cochran thinks about this topic and writes the following letter: Dear Younger Self, You are going to face challenges in your life that you’ve never imagined, at times it will be hard, and times your life will hang in […]

What do 4-year-olds and 80-year-olds have in common? Considerably more than you might think, including (but not limited to) painting, dancing, reading, walking, singing, cooking and story-telling! These are just some of the potential activities incorporated into intergenerational care programs, in which Aged Care and Day Care are combined, and the residents/attendees of each group intermingle […]

Heading down the hospital corridor the hall echoes with the squeal of rubber tires on linoleum and the soft pitter-patter of paws. As we wait in the crowded waiting room I feel a light pawing followed by a gentle push of weight against my legs. Curious eyes watch on and people smile gently at what […]

During rehabilitation I took part in weekly gym sports activities –  different things ranging from 10-pin bowling, rugby, and going to the movies. Not only did I do physiotherapy and got my body moving, but I also wanted to become more independent. I remember when I wanted to go snow skiing six months after my discharge, my physiotherapist was […]

A bath lift  is a battery operated chair designed for easier and safer bathing. By simply pressing a button on a hand control, a bath lift gently lowers you into the water and then lifts you up securely once you are ready to get out. They help when getting in and out of the bath […]

TV tends to underestimate people with disabilities. All too often, inclusivity means people with disabilities are represented by characters that are rather one-dimensional: either desperately tragic, implausibly heroic, or miraculously ‘recovered’. This means that it’s particularly delightful to come across characters that defy these worn stereotypes that rob characters with disabilities of human complexity. Embed […]

When Spring starts to bloom, many of us start thinking of sunshine and outdoor activities. If you have the outdoor space and green fingers, gardening may be a hobby that you really enjoy in these warmer months, but gardening when you are disabled can often become more of a chore than good fun. For those […]

A walking frame is a device used by those who have difficulty walking, to help improve stability, safety, and maneuverability.  Do you or somebody you know have mobility concerns but are also ambulantry? Perhaps it’s a struggle getting around on foot? Maybe it has been recommended to use a walking frame (or a zimmer frame) […]

British media called her Hurricane Hannah for a reason. This summer at Tokyo Olympic Stadium Hannah Cockroft only proved that again: she claimed 2 gold medals in wheelchair sport, adding them to 5 she already won. Nathan Maguire, who is Hannah’s partner in private life, claimed his first silver. Winning at Olympic Stadium It did […]