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Published only last week by Sasha Job, Luke Heales, and Steven Obst, from Central Queensland University, here is a new study about Barriers and Facilitators to Beach Accessibility. It provides some figures and facts that are sometimes needed to convince organisations to take action!
https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/9/5651
Here is the…
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The beach is Australia’s most popular recreational destination with participation in beach-based activities associated with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits. Unfortunately, access to beach environments is not possible for many older people and people with a disability. … Continue reading
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That is fantastic, thank you! Yes, data points are really useful for convincing business/technically minded organizations
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I knew there are beach wheelchairs, but today I learned there were beach walkers/rollators – so cool!
https://www.beachwheelchair.com/debug-beach-walker
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Beach Walker — DeBug Beach Wheelchairs
The Aluminium All-Terrain Walker provides stability to individuals in walking on sandy beaches, rough terrain and even snow that normal walkers cannot accommodate. Light weight, portable and ready to go when you are.
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This is one of those things that I never even considered (probably because I don’t use a walker), yet makes perfect sense as a product! That’s pretty cool.
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Don’t want to spam with advertising – sorry in advance- but I recently launched a new activity, supporting people who have a disability or a family member with a disability, if they are relocating to Brussels for work or study.
I really make it a point to keep the prices affordable, and discounts for TabiFolk members are totally a thing, so…
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Expats and students with a disability in Brussels: we help you relocate
Relocating to Brussels to work or study? Do you or a family member have a disability? We can help you find everything you need to ensure you settle down in the best way in this lively and beautiful city!
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This is really important. Not only do we have challenges visiting other places, going for longer term brings in a huge new set of challenges – great initiative!
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Lots of exciting and accessible things to do in Bend Oregon! … and the last Blockbuster Video too!
https://curbfreewithcorylee.com/2023/04/20/wheelchair-accessible-bend-oregon/
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A Wheelchair Accessible Bend Oregon Travel Guide
From hiking on nature trails to adaptive snow skiing, wheelchair accessible Bend Oregon made me realize just how awesome this state is.
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French President Emmanuel Macron announced that Paris will host the first-ever “Olympic and Paralympic Games for All” in 2024, aiming to create an event that is inclusive of people with disabilities. But after decades of unmet promises, people with disabilities protested on Wednesday by showing how difficult and frustrating it is for them…
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Disabled rights protests before Paris Olympics draw pledges
People in France with disabilities have protested by showing how difficult and frustrating it is for them to travel alone by train into Paris. The demonstration in a town on the outskirts of the French capital on Wednesday delivered a … Continue reading
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I would be interested to see what comes of this. I visited Paris before I got a wheelchair, but even with a cane, public transport was very difficult.
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