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It sucks, but not everywhere you go is accessible for someone with a mobility aid such as a wheelchair. Here I will document a few places who are trying their best to make themselves more wheelchair-friendly. I may also mention some fails who haven’t done a great job (without shaming anyone).  Not everything is perfect, but some people are doing their best with what is in the scope of possible. Remember, often businesses don’t own the building they are in and can only make so many accommodations.  I’d like to say it’s the thought that counts, but that’s not good enough. Only awareness will create real change! I will also keep you up to date on what I and the committees I am on are doing to improve accessibility!

  • Bayshore Shopping Centre

    Took a trip to Bayshore Shopping Centre, an indoor mall in Ottawa. There were some highs and lows when it came to accessibility. One of the good things is they have accessible parking on every level. The bad thing is every second level you need to take an elevator to reach a floor that actually…

  • Chef Representation

    If you know me, you know I love cooking shows. From Chopped to Top Chef, I can’t seem to get enough. One thing has always stuck out at me though. I rarely see myself represented among the contestants. That is to say, there are very few disabled chefs. That’s why I was so happy to…

  • Inspirational Me

    So, there is a lot of controversy on when people call wheelchair users “inspirational”. Many get offended by this. I mean, we are essentially trying to live our daily lives. We are doing things like getting groceries or wheeling down the street to do errands, and for that we are made out to be heroes.…

  • Caregiver

     There comes a point in some people’s treatment where their family has to return to daily life. So what then? Well, that is where a PSW or caregiver comes into play. They look after the patient for their daily routine, like getting them up and dressed, assisting with personal hygiene, making food, and just generally…

  • Accessible Scale

    So when you go to the doctor, one of the first things they do is weigh you, right? Well not me. Since I transitioned from the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario to the “adult world” of the Ottawa General, I had not had a weight done. Every time it would come up, they would just…

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I’m Sarah!

Welcome to Rolling with Sarah! I am a 26-year-old wheelchair user from Merrickville, Ontario. Throughout my life, I have encountered both amazing accessibility and impossible to believe barriers On this site, I will document my journey as a person with a disability. My highs, my lows, and everything in between. I will recognize accessibility efforts by others, as well as what I am doing to improve accessibility myself. Roll along with me!

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