This is a genuine question I would like to open a discussion on. Having booked a motel this weekend asking for disability access, I ran into (what has come to be a very regular) issue with the motel. Please watch and give me your thoughts. I’m genuinely interested to know.
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Its been a one legged wheelchair week!
Have you any idea how many goes it took me to get into this position for the photo (in the 10 second time delay for the photo to take), navigating uneven grass – in a hurry – then balancing cross legged without falling over?!
Continue reading “Its been a one legged wheelchair week!”#244 The major flaws with the New Zealand mobility parking scheme
I have always had issues with this system, which I believe has major flaws. Despite using a well know. Disabled sign, the criteria for holding one has nothing to do with whether you are actually physically disabled.
Continue reading “#244 The major flaws with the New Zealand mobility parking scheme”#243: Dealing with self identity as a wheelchair user
Unexpectedly I was forced to stop wearing my leg and full time use my wheelchair following issues with my new socket. This led to psychological problems for me identifying as a wheelchair user which I didn’t expect.
Continue reading “#243: Dealing with self identity as a wheelchair user”#242 new socket time: testing the check socket
It’s always a bit nerve wracking when you have had a socket for 10 months that’s fitted great and you now need another due to shrinkage. No two sockets are ever the same, it’s sometimes like being forced to throw out your favourite pair of shoes. Here’s what happened at the limb centre today
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