Broken Clay

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

Para-rowing at the 2019 World Rowing Indoor Championships

I was hoping to compete at the 2019 World Indoor Rowing Championships this weekend in Long Beach if for no other reason than to get away from winter for a couple of days. Unfortunately I was sick and wasn’t able... Read more Read More...

Published Sun, Feb 24 2019 5:32 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: exercise/sports

In Memory of Scott

In a few weeks, I’m going to Alaska to cruise Glacier Bay on the Sea Wolf. My friend and mentor Scott Rains reported on this cruise in 2008. Scott, who died two years ago, was an untiring apostle of disability... Read more Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 30 2018 12:13 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: Travel with a Disability

Wheelchairs Prohibited in the Last Place You’d Expect

In November, another woman seeking assisted living for her mother-in-law emailed the admissions coordinator at VillageCare at 46 & Ten in Manhattan. “We do not admit residents on wheelchairs,” the coordinator wrote back. By phone, the woman explained...

Published Tue, May 01 2018 8:16 AM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: Life with a Disability

Te Anau and Milford Sound

This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series 2014 New ZealandThe southwest coast of New Zealand’s South Island is called Fiordland. It’s a remote, sparsely populated wonderland of mountains, forests and deep ocean sounds. This part of the trip...

Published Sun, Apr 12 2015 9:23 AM by » brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: Trip Reports

Through the Catlins to Invercargill

This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series 2014 New ZealandThe first leg of our trip around New Zealand’s South Island was a driving the Southern Scenic Route from Dunedin to Invercargill through the Catlins. The Catlins are a sparsely populated coastal...

Published Tue, Jun 10 2014 1:57 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: Trip Reports

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

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

2010 Longmont Turkey Trot 10K

I did the Longmont Turkey Trot this morning—my second 10K as a real wheelchair racer. My husband and I both signed up, but he did something bad to his calf, so he got to be (as a friend put it) my “*** carrier”. We went to get our packets...

Published Sat, Nov 13 2010 12:40 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: exercise/sports, disability

Packing List for Taiwan

Trying to get my ultralight packing mojo back. This list includes both what went into my bag and what I will wear on the plane. Total weight of my bag, packed, is 18 lbs. Luggage Briggs & Riley Deluxe Travel Tote, 10.5 x 16.5 x 11.5 inches, for a...

Published Tue, Oct 19 2010 4:15 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: travel, _uncategorized

Body Matters

Check out Wheelchair Dancer’s Body Matters and WHEELIE cATHOLIC’s Comments on “Body Matters”. Both are marvelous posts, the first more theoretical, the second more concrete, both awareness-raising and full of “oh, yes!”...

Published Tue, Aug 17 2010 8:34 AM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: disability

Taipei – Taipei 101

Taipei 101 is a skyscraper in the Xinyi district of Taipai – it was the world’s tallest building from 2004 until this year (it was, of course, inevitable that something taller would be built). The first 5 floors are shopping mall, very upscale...

Published Wed, Oct 27 2010 11:36 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: travel

More Home Modification

Mitch has a couple of great posts (with photos) about his home modifications at Enjoying the Ride: Home Improvements – #1 Home Improvements Installment 2 Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 06 2011 8:24 AM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: disability, home design

Chief Parks In Handicap Spot; Tickets Himself

This is truly wonderful: Chief Parks In Handicap Spot; Tickets Himself. Talk about taking responsibility for your actions! Read More...

Published Mon, Jun 07 2010 5:15 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: accessibility

Starve a Vampire. Donate Blood.

(Just kidding, we don’t mean you.) My place of work seems to have an awful lot of blood drives. Where I hail from, you go to the Red Cross (which is capitalizing on the current vampire craze with the cute “Starve a Vampire. Donate Blood”...

Published Mon, Jul 26 2010 5:31 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: accessibility

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Para-rowing at the 2019 World Rowing Indoor Championships

In Memory of Scott

Wheelchairs Prohibited in the Last Place You’d Expect

Te Anau and Milford Sound

Through the Catlins to Invercargill

Accessible Tourism in Queensland

Another Reason to Ask for an Accessible Hotel Room

2010 Longmont Turkey Trot 10K

Packing List for Taiwan

Body Matters

Taipei – Taipei 101

More Home Modification

Chief Parks In Handicap Spot; Tickets Himself

Starve a Vampire. Donate Blood.