walking . is . overrated

Rather than kids pinching lollies from the local dairy, these days it’s wheelchairs which seem to be the hot item, given the number disappearing from Waikato Hospital on a regular basis. The Waikato Times is reporting that around $25,000 is put aside to replace wheelchairs every few years, and unfortunately it’s down to more than […]

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Big ups to Caz for this great review!
This bar is okay accessibility-wise except for a few faults.
I went to “The Outback” last night with some friends and getting in was fine, ramps and all, there’s only a few problems, such as if you want to order a drink or food and you’re in a chair, […]

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If you’ve read this post detailing the inaccessible room at Wellington’s Central City Hotel, you’ll know I had several bones to pick with the “accessible” setup of that particular room. From the miniscule shower ‘ledge’, to the bizarre toilet handrail, to the fact that I couldn’t fit my wheelchair between the bed and the wall, […]

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Auckland - North | Manawanui InCharge | $80,000 and upwards

Challenging strategic position in a growth area
A chance to combine business excellence with social change
Salary $80,000 upwards

Manawanui InCharge, a charitable company contracted by the Ministry of Health, seeks an experienced General Manager to promote & manage Individualised Funding for disabled people.
The principle function of Manawanui InCharge […]

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The most recently-established Community Law Centre is one with the specific purpose of addressing the unmet legal needs of disabled people in the Auckland region, while making sure all other community law centres also accommodate disabled people as best they can. Auckland Disability Law are now seeking an experienced solicitor to join their small team.
This […]

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New Zealand’s premier specialised equipment display is coming up really soon! “Show Your Ability” is the official moniker attached to a fantastic showfloor dedicated to assistive equipment for disabled people and those who work in the industry. The show includes the display of:

Wheelchairs
Vehicle modifications
Mobility scooters
Shower stools
Walking frames
Portable ramps, and much much more!

The show will be […]

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Straight out of the “How cool is this?!” file, the South African city of Cape Town is launching a photo exhibition featuring models with various disabilities. The idea behind the exhibition is an attempt to change the way society looks at disabled people and to celebrate their beauty. The exhibition features mainly French models, and […]

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Could you say no to $125/night for a wheelchair-accessible room in the middle of Wellington, including breakfast? Well, I couldn’t. Was it a good decision? I’m undecided. Read on to find out if the Central City Hotel, Wellington, would suit you…
First off, can I please advise all Wellington-visiting wheelchair users to avoid taking a taxi […]

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It seems like a compulsory part of any visit to Wellington: a trip to our national museum. Te Papa, which translates as ‘The Father’, is an amazing place, and is also home to one of the greatest collections of New Zealand heritage, including John Britten’s infamous Daytona-winning motorbike, replicas of the Treaty of Waitangi, and […]

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Following on from this post regarding the whereabouts of accessible walks, trails, and other such nature-related journeys throughout our beautiful country, one reader recommended I check out “Accessible Walks: A guide to scenic walks in the South Island of New Zealand“. Written by siblings Anna and Andrew Jameson, of whom Anna is disabled, it acts […]

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