10 #BabesWithMobilityAids you should be following on Instagram
One of my favourite hashtags on Instagram is #BabeWithAMobilityAid. Search this hashtag and you’ll find thousands of Instagramers sharing their stories and fighting the stigma of disability.
How to design a wheelchair-friendly toilet
Accessible toilets are an absolute necessity for many people living with a disability. A crucial part of inclusive spaces, their design features allow wheelchair users and individuals with a range of (physical) disabilities to use the toilet as independently and safely as possible.
What makes a toilet accessible? Important features of a wheelchair-friendly loo
Accessible toilets are an absolute necessity for many people living with a disability. A crucial part of inclusive spaces, their design features allow wheelchair users and individuals with a range of (physical) disabilities to use the toilet as independently and safely as possible.
Reclaiming my identity and sense of purpose after my accident
Ever since my accident, there hasn’t been a single day that I’ve truly felt like myself. When I look in the mirror, I see someone that looks like me, someone with my face, someone who is so obviously me, but isn’t.
Mobility aids in the spotlight: A review of the Rollz Motion
A personal review about the Rollz Motion, a rollator-and-wheelchair-in-1. Read my genuine thoughts and opinions about this fabulous mobility aid.
16 Things I learned from surviving a near-fatal road accident (Part 2)
Part 2 of a two-part blog post about some life lessons I learned after surviving a traffic accident in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
16 Things I learned from surviving a near-fatal road accident
A personal blog post about things I have learned from surviving a near-fatal road accident in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Click on the link to read my story.
Wheelchair-friendly canal cruise in Amsterdam
Canal cruises are a fabulous way to take in the sights and sounds of Amsterdam. Blue Boat Company offers various wheelchair-friendly boat tours throughout the city centre.
How wheelchair-friendly is the Anne Frank House?
A personal blog post about the accessibility of the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Click on the above link to read more.
How wheelchair-friendly is Artis Zoo?
A few weeks ago I went to check out the accessibility of ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo. Dating back to 1838, ARTIS is the oldest zoo in The Netherlands and one of the oldest in all of Europe.
How wheelchair-friendly is Paradiso?
Paradiso is a unique and exciting music venue near Amsterdam’s Leidseplein. Click on the link to read more about its wheelchair accessibility.
4 Shops in Amsterdam with wheelchair-friendly fitting rooms
Amsterdam has a number of shops with spacious fitting rooms. They aren’t all perfect, but they are certainly on the right track.
An interview with Veroniek Maat from Accessible Travel Netherlands
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Veroniek Maat, the founder of Accessible Travel Netherlands, an Amsterdam-based accessible travel agency.
10 Reasons why the Rijksmuseum is incredibly wheelchair-friendly
The Rijksmuseum is one of the most wheelchair-friendly museums in Amsterdam. Read on to find out what makes this museum so accessible.
5 Wheelchair-friendly museums in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a museum-lover’s paradise. While not all of the city's museums are wheelchair-friendly, several are acting on the importance of accessibility.