Broken Clay

Cycling the Dordogne 2011: The Things We Saw (Sunday)

Last day of the tour. Sunday was another short riding day for me, but very fun. The intent was to ride from the hotel to Vitrac, about 9 km, where we would would canoe down the Dordogne to La Roque Gageac. Once again I skipped the steep climb out of Sarlat...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2011 1:28 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: disability, travel

Infant Returned to Blind Parents

Via Haddayr. I, too, am speechless. When will this sort of thing stop? “I needed help as a new parent, but not as a blind parent,” Johnson said. She recalled the social worker saying: “‘Look, because you guys are blind, I don’t...

Published Sun, Aug 01 2010 5:14 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: disability, current events

1000 Posts

Just a quick rah! to note that this is my 1,001st post. Wow. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 27 2010 6:36 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: blogging

Universal Homes: Accessibility is Beautiful

The Cerebral Palsy Foundation has created a series of videos showcasing accessible homes: For more information about the campaign: Accessibility is Beautiful. Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 03 2019 3:18 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: Life with a Disability

Choir Singer Goes Digital

Yes, it’s 2018, and everyone in my choir is still using paper, pencils (hopefully) and erasers. I’m going to use this semester to experiment with going digital. The tools: My iPad Air. This 4 year old tablet is still going... Read more Read...

Published Fri, Sep 14 2018 3:03 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: Tech

Accessible Tourism in Queensland

One of these…years…I’ll finish writing about our trip to New Zealand, but in the meantime, the government of Queensland has published a guide for businesses on inclusive tourism. Inclusive Tourism: Making your business more inclusive...

Published Sun, Feb 26 2017 10:52 AM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: Travel with a Disability

Honey

My cousin stopped by today on his way from Bismarck, North Dakota to his home in Bullhead City, Arizona. He’s been working with his cousin, who is a commercial beekeeper. He brought us 5 pounds of raw honey. I’m going... Read more Read More...

Published Sun, Nov 26 2017 2:19 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: family

This is a pretty accurate look at the basic ins and outs of flying with a wheelchair from the New York Times: Flying Tips for Wheelchair Users, From Wheelchair Users. People often say that traveling is all about the journey... Read more Read More...

Published Sat, Mar 09 2019 9:10 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: Travel with a Disability

Wouldn’t Want to be Passed by a Wheelchair

I go to the gym to lift weights twice a week. My gym is not a fancy expensive health club with espresso machines and Jacuzzis and lots of Spandex; it’s also not a black iron gym filled with big men, lots of weights, and chalk dust. It’s a...

Published Wed, Apr 10 2013 6:04 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: exercise/sports

Jessica Galli Explains Wheelchair Racing

A nice introduction to wheelchair racing from Paralympian Jessica Galli: Read More...

Published Mon, May 14 2012 7:53 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: exercise/sports, disability

Rough Waters

This weekend, we took a trip to Bainbridge Island, an island in the Puget Sound near Seattle. I was driving the rental car, and my husband was in the passenger seat. The wheelchair and the luggage were in the trunk. As we pulled up to the ticket booth...

Published Mon, Aug 20 2012 5:45 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: wheelchair use, travel

Disabled? Want Sports Equipment?

The Challenged Athletes Foundation is now accepting grant applications. If you’re disabled and want to get into sports, check out what CAF funded last year, and apply for a grant. Grant applications are due on December 1st. Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 25 2011 7:02 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: exercise/sports, disability

Butterflies head to France

Our bicycling trip to France is on the horizon. An emotional self-check finds me all over the place. Getting the logistics in place for this trip has been daunting and exhausting. The latest tally of the cost, including what I’m dubbing the “disability...

Published Wed, May 25 2011 2:34 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: disability, travel

Accessibility is Not Inclusion

Check out Scott Rains’ article in New Mobility – the first sentence will reel you in: What if the first question we asked was, “What is so unique about this situation that it justifies exclusion?” instead of, “How much does...

Published Mon, Feb 07 2011 9:07 AM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: accessibility

Another Reason to Ask for an Accessible Hotel Room

Who knew? Mr. Buckler finishes off his routine with 20 to 30 minutes of brisk cardio. When he is in a gym, he uses a stationary bike, stair stepper or treadmill. When he is on the road or at the race track, he goes for a run outside or for a ride on his...

Published Mon, Dec 21 2009 7:23 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: accessibility, travel

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