Blog
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!
-
Board and Senior Leadership Retreat Engagement Session
On Friday, January 31st, I was invited and had the opportunity to participate in a panel for the Board and Senior Leadership Retreat Engagement session with youth and families for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), where I sit on the Accessibility Committee. What a great discussion on how to involve patients and families…
-
Alight at Night
Upper Canada Village does it again! The village is beautiful when it is all lit up for Christmas, and many people love to go to see the lights. The event is called the Alight at Night Festival. Unfortunately, in the winter, in a chair, this can be difficult. Yet, Upper Canada Village has a solution.…
-
Christmas in Merrickville: Accessible Wagon Ride
What a great Christmas in Merrickville on December 7th !! Got an early start the day before putting the ramp up so we could have an accessible wagon ride. Luckily it was a fast job with the expertise of James and John from Regional Ramps, the help of many Merrickville Lions Club members, and my…
-
Campfire Circle
Just got home from one of the most amazing weekends ever. As a childhood cancer survivor, my second home is Campfire Circle (Legacy Camp Ooch). It is there that I found independence and made lifelong friends. I am so lucky that I get to continue to enjoy the magic of camp every few years when…
Subscribe
Enter your email below to receive updates.
Rolling with Sarah 