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Posted on February 18, 2024September 24, 2024

Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel

I was eligible to book three months before my intended stay and for two nights. I was excited for my stay in January 2024. Getting there The most wheelchair accessible route to the hotel is by the train to JR Maihama Station. You can use your JR rail pass. It's a short distance to the …

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Posted on September 3, 2022September 3, 2022

Finally using my new sit ski at Falls Creek

I purchased my own sit ski in 2020 but had been unable to test it due to COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions. I was finally able to get to Falls Creek two years later to test it out. My Dad was able to make it all fit in the family Toyota Kluger. We had the bucket, …

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Posted on September 2, 2019

New equipment fun at Falls!

I tried new adaptive equipment at Falls Creek to help reach my goal of independent skiing.

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Posted on February 13, 2019February 13, 2019

Don’t give up! Practice!

I had some mental struggles recently in Japan. I didn't give up! I kept practicing!

Posted on February 10, 2019January 28, 2020

What you need to know about wheelchair access at a Maid Cafe in Japan

My guide to finding and dining at a Maid Cafe in Japan

Posted on February 9, 2019February 10, 2019

What you need to know about wheelchair access at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo

My wheelchair accessible guide to spending a day at Ueno Zoo

Posted on January 30, 2019February 14, 2019

Snorkel in Japow

What do you do when there is too much snow? Buy a snorkel, ditch the outriggers and ride!

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Posted on January 21, 2019February 21, 2020

Getting a sit ski to Japan in 2019

How I got a sit ski to Japanese snow resorts in 2019

Posted on March 28, 2018March 28, 2018

Sargood on Collaroy with Elana Hand

Wheelie friend, Elana Hand, recently went on a four night holiday to Sargood On Collaroy funded by NDIS. This is her experience.

Posted on March 7, 2018March 29, 2018

Wheelchair access challenges and changes at Westin Resort & Spa Whistler

The wheelchair access at Westin Resort and Spa Whistler

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Kate's first time ever in a sit ski with Paul at Perisher PHOTO: Heather Swain
Kate’s first time ever in a sit ski with Paul at Perisher PHOTO: Heather Swain
Kenton & Kate riding jumps at Thredbo PHOTO: Alister Buckingham
Kenton & Kate riding jumps at Thredbo PHOTO: Alister Buckingham
Kate at Perisher PHOTO: Thomas Swain
Kate at Perisher PHOTO: Thomas Swain
Em, Kate & Michael deciding on the next move PHOTO: Thomas Swain
Em, Kate & Michael deciding on the next move PHOTO: Thomas Swain
Kate at Perisher making a turn PHOTO: Thomas Swain
Kate at Perisher making a turn PHOTO: Thomas Swain
Charlie, Kate & Michael getting a chairlift selfie in Myoko
Charlie, Kate & Michael getting a chairlift selfie in Myoko
Nikki & Kate in Myoko PHOTO: Mollie
Nikki & Kate in Myoko PHOTO: Mollie
Kate & Nikki deep in Japow PHOTO: Tim Barnsley, Myoko Snowsports
Kate & Nikki deep in Japow PHOTO: Tim Barnsley, Myoko Snowsports
Kate & DWA Guides Michael & Jane learning from Thredbo Instructor Matti PHOTO: Michael Swain
Kate & DWA Guides Michael & Jane learning from Thredbo Instructor Matti PHOTO: Michael Swain
Charlie & Kate in Myoko PHOTO: David Churchill
Charlie & Kate in Myoko PHOTO: David Churchill
Sam, Charlie & Kate in Suginohara PHOTO: David Churchill
Sam, Charlie & Kate in Suginohara PHOTO: David Churchill
Kate & Duane at Falls Creek
Kate & Duane at Falls Creek
Steve Lee Backcountry Tour 2019
Steve Lee Backcountry Tour 2019
Look no hands! Kate & Charlie in Myoko
Look no hands! Kate & Charlie in Myoko
Kate and Myoko Snowsports Instructor Charlie Evans PHOTO: David Churchill
Kate and Myoko Snowsports Instructor Charlie Evans PHOTO: David Churchill
Chairlift Selfie!
Chairlift Selfie!

Travel

Kate & a Japanese drummer PHOTO: Michael Swain
Kate & a Japanese drummer PHOTO: Michael Swain
Flying!
Flying!
Monkey around at Tokyo Disney Sea
Monkey around at Tokyo Disney Sea
Kate in Kyoto
Kate in Kyoto
Enjoying rides at Tokyo Disney Sea
Enjoying rides at Tokyo Disney Sea
Escorted through a station PHOTO: Cara Kajewski
Escorted through a station PHOTO: Cara Kajewski
Kate's first trip to Japan!
Kate’s first trip to Japan!
Barrier free front view PHOTO: Michael Swain
Barrier free front view PHOTO: Michael Swain
First trip to Disneyland
First trip to Disneyland
Universal Studios
Universal Studios
Top of the Rock PHOTO: Heather Swain
Top of the Rock PHOTO: Heather Swain
The Painted Ladies in beautiful San Francisco
The Painted Ladies in beautiful San Francisco

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