walking . is . overrated

Apologies for the somewhat convoluted heading. However as it turns out, the below image depicting a (presumably) able-bodied guy sitting in a chair with wheels attached to the sides, is far from a quirky gimmick to attract customers. In fact, it’s part of an advertising campaign by Australian agency JAM to convince punters that drinking […]

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A fully inclusive cafe

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Hey everyone,
So the biggest two months of my life just finished with a whirlwind trip to Melbourne, where many a startling discovery was made! Here are some questions for you to ponder:

Why is it that there are so many people in wheelchairs selling things on the streets of Melbourne? Are disabled people being relegated to […]

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I’ve been meaning to check out this new Kingsland cafe for quite some time, and finally got around to it today. Unfortunately, like most places on New North Road, parking is a little hit and miss, so it might pay to prepare for a bit of a walk from a nearby parking space. Anyway, turns […]

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Thanks to Jenni for this review!
Hot Mama’s has a very relaxed and easygoing atmosphere about it, with friendly staff and a good menu choice catering for different types of people, with good vegetarian choices also. This includes hot foods e.g. wedges, chips, nachos & pizza, cabinet food such as sandwiches and cakes, and they […]

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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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I was contacted by a reporter this morning who was wondering if I’d had any feedback on how wheelchair users feel about sandwich-boards cluttering up footpaths, particularly in busy hospitality-filled areas like Ponsonby. In my personal experience, I’ve had to frequently roll down a nearby curb-cut and scoot along the road for 50 metres or […]

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Well gosh, what an odd place the Coffee Club is. I think it’s trying to put style back into the increasingly-commercialised world of coffee chains, but it’s something which will take a bit of getting used to. What am I talking about, you ask? Read on, and find out…
Well as you can see […]

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This review was originally published in the Cerebral Palsy Society’s Review publication, and Ross Flood (author) has kindly given me permission to post it up here. Cheers Floody!
The Pumphouse Theatre, which is situated in Killarney Park, Takapuna, would definitely not win any wheelchair accessibility awards, but despite its obvious faults it does have a certain […]

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Well I’m pleased to report that I’m going to have to a bit of word-eating right about now. Joe Rich has been in contact with me apologising for the delay in communication, and attached a copy of a memo currently being distributed to all NZ Starbucks stores, which really does reinforce the contents of our […]

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