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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!

  • All The Things

    I love to shop and support local, but unfortunately this isn’t always easy with a wheelchair, especially in a historic village where access to businesses is limited. That’s why I’m so excited about my recent shopping trip to the store All The Things, located on Main Street in Merrickville.  I needed a nice gift for…

  • No Curb Appeal

    You know that space at the end or in the middle of a sidewalk where the curb slopes down so it is a smoother transition to the road – the “curb cut” if you will?  Many people take this for granted, but I can assure you none of these people are in a wheelchair trying…

  • Mannequin Represents!

    I was in Bayshore Shopping Centre rolling along and saw this awesome mannequin! Loving the representation. Believe it or not disabled people shop too (lol). Like anyone, we want to see ourselves represented in the stores we shop at. We are customers too! This dapper guy was spotted at Sport Chek. I hope to see…

  • Ed Mirvish Theatre

    I have always loved the theatre. Growing up my Aunt was a props mistress so we were always dressed up by my mom and grandmother and taken out to “the show” she was working on. It was always a fun time and I have a lot of happy memories of that. Flash forward to now,…

  • Community Art Group

    When you are disabled, it can be easy to feel like you don’t fit into your community. That is why when a community group is open and accessible it is so refreshing. The Community Art Group run by Rideau Community Health Services is just that. This is a safe place where everyone is welcome and…

  • Berman Labs Tour

    Wow, what an experience. If you follow this blog, you probably know by now that giving back is very important to me. Throughout my treatment I volunteered for numerous studies and research projects to hopefully make the life of future patients a little easier. So when I heard about Pediatric Preclinical Modelling Program through the…

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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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