How to include disabled people into your life, group or organisation

AN INTRODUCTION to the 30 ways to include disabled people (or with a disorder) into your life, group or organisation In today’s increasingly diverse and interconnected world, incorporating methods of how to include disabled people is vital. Ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and valued in our personal lives, group engagements, or organizational structures is paramount. … Read more

8 ways to be a more inclusive church

8 Ways to Be a more inclusive church Introduction The blog provides 8 ways to be a more inclusive church, as I’ve encountered many churches that don’t cater for people with disabilities (PWD). I use a wheelchair, and a few churches either don’t have a suitable bathroom or don’t allow me to enter their church. … Read more

Designing Wheelchair Accessible Homes in Australia – Great Advice & Tips

Designing Wheelchair Accessible Homes in Australia – Great Advice & Tips Introduction Definition of a wheelchair-accessible home Wheelchair accessible homes are residences that have been designed and built with the specific needs of individuals using wheelchairs in mind. These homes feature amenities and modifications allowing individuals to live independent and comfortable lives while using a … Read more

The Disability Discrimination Act 1995

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 instituted in 1992. To ensure its continued relevance and efficacy in addressing the requirements of those with disabilities, this act has undergone several … Read more

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 of getting around, especially in strange environments, are encountered. Hence, designing wheelchair accessible footpaths becomes a matter of significance. The modification of the … Read more

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 in my raised garden bed. I use a wheelchair and built a custom home with an emphasis on accessibility, safety, security and entertainment. … Read more

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 carers each evening and currently only live with a cat called Spartacus. Near the beginning of 2020, my GP mentioned that I should … Read more

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 available that utilise a catheter to empty the bladder and I have a suprapubic catheter. During an operation, a urologist made a hole, … Read more

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