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Wheelie Good Cruises brings over 20+ years of cruising to individuals who use a wheelchair, have a physical or mobility disability, who are deaf, non-verbal, blind, have visual impairment, or are elderly or retired. Cruises are a popular choice of holiday for many people with a disability and is a f

1. Swallowing is complex – it involves a lot of muscles and nerves in the body. 2. Swallowing difficulty can affect how a person can eat food, drink fluids, and take medication. It can affect how people can swallow their saliva. 3. Difficulty swallowing can be a danger to a person’s health. I

• Custard • Ice-cream, sorbet • Sometimes jelly • Instant puddings • Cheese cakes • Fruche, mousse • Crème caramel • Soft moist donuts and cream • Soft moist cakes served with cream, custard, sauces • Pancakes, picklets served with butter, smooth jam etc finely chopped • Mashed pavlova,

• Chunky soups, mixed solid and liquid but vitamised for me to be able to eat. • Cant eat liquid only soup…..

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• Butter, • Margarine, • whipped cream, • sour cream, • thickened cream, • Mayonnaise

• Milk (will do full cream milk but prefer lactose free Zymill milk) • Milkshakes. • Flavoured milk: iced coffee, chocolate or strawberry • Milk deserts such as fruche or anything similar • Yogurt, smooth fruit yogurt • Cream cheese, cottage cheese, feta cheese, ricotta cheese, grated cheese

• Weetbix softened with warm water/milk and honey • Well cooked sticky rice • Pasta-chopped small before eating • Sandwiches: white bread: no seeded bread. Fillings, cold meats, cheese, cream cheese, avocado, beetroot spread etc.

Flying with a disability takes some forward planning. You should explain your needs to airline staff when you book your flight. Will you: • be travelling alone or with a carer? • need help navigating the airport? • need help with baggage and boarding? • be able to use the toilet on the plane?

People with disability take holidays just like everyone else, but they often face extra obstacles along the way. We look at the challenges and the how-to of accessible travel, including booking and boarding flights, airport security, accommodation, the rights of travellers with disability, and more.

Augmentative and alternative communication systems can assist people who cannot speak to develop language skills and increase participation and inclusion in daily activities.  It’s an important tool that can give people more communication control and decrease frustration.

• Milk (milkshakes: iced coffee, chocolate and strawberry) • Fruit Juice (in moderation not too much acid, reflux) • Soft drink (mainly coke but will give others a try) • Cordial (orange/mango etc.)

• Chopped/minced beef, veal, lamb, pork. No bones or skin • Chopped/minced chicken, turkey, fish, seafood. No Bones or skin • Chicken snitzel, with mash, vegetables. cream sauce/gravy • Finally chopped/minced sausages with skin removed • Meatballs-mashed, served with gravy/sauce • Meat, poul

Most major hire car agencies include wheelchair-accessible vehicles in their fleets, and some, including Avis and Hertz, offer vehicle modifications such as hand controls, swivel seats and transfer boards.  Book ahead to ensure availability as the number of accessible cars is limited.  There are a

For those with disabilities, there are many adaptive sports and recreation programs that can be enjoyed for health, wellness, leisure, social, and competition benefits. Before participating in recreational activities or sports, check with your physical therapist or physician to be sure that you ar

• Pureed Canned fruit: apple, peaches, apricots, plums, two fruits • Fresh soft fruit mashed: bananas, mango, avocado, Strawberries • Fruit juice

• Well cooked, tinned, fresh or frozen vegetables with skins removed. • Potatoes, pumpkin, spinach, carrots, squash, sweet potatoes etc. • Finally chopped cooked well broccoli, zucchini, etc. • Vegetable bakes and mornays-finally cut before serving. • Mashed potatoes and gravy

If you're travelling with a carer, they may be eligible for a 'Companion Card' discount from the airline. • Different airlines have different policies. Do your research first on the airline's website. • Speak to airline staff well in advance to be sure they can meet your needs. • Call to confirm

• Accessibility standards haven't always been consistent or regulated, so the word 'accessible' is too often used as a one-size-fits-all description. "Every toilet is different, every ramp is a different gradient ... I've seen hotel proprietors who think having only three or four steps, rather t

Most major hotel booking sites have the option to filter for accessible accommodation, but Hotels.com is the stand-out, with a range of specific search criteria including facilities for people who are hearing impaired, who need braille signage, accessible parking, a roll-in shower and more. Websit