Accessed That

Nov 05 2023 9

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Ever wondered what it's like to experience one of the oldest rainforests as a blind person? Or how it feels to get around one of the seven wonders of the world with mobility issues? This is Accessed That, a podcast that explores what it’s really like to travel as a person with a disability. Each episode, we talk to travel lovers about their experience navigating the world - hearing the highs, the lows, and the low down from the people who have been there, accessed that.
Presented by Queensland.

Produced by The Peers Project.
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11. Special with co-hosts Oliver Hunter & Karni Liddell

Nov 05 2023 33 mins

For our season finale, it’s our hosts’ turn. Karni and Oliver head out on an adventure and return to the studio to chat about their experiences. The highs, the lows, everything in between. To wrap up the series, they’ll be sharing more about what they gained from the experience, what they’ve learned over the series, and what’s next for accessibility in tourism.A special t

10. Exploring with a disability & kids in tow with Ebony Uamaki

Oct 29 2023 38 mins

Travelling with disability is one thing, but try adding in the logistics of another human or two with a lot of needs. This week is another one for the parents out there. We talk to mum Ebony Uamaki, digging into travelling as a blind person and parent of four little kids. This episode features Ebony Uamaki, hosted by Karni Liddell and Oliver Hunter. A special thanks to the Que

9. Travel while deaf: harder or all the more rewarding? With Sophie Li

Oct 22 2023 36 mins

Most of us travel lovers have experienced landing in another country and not being able to communicate as well as we might like. Does being Deaf make that even harder? This week, we’re talking to Sophie Li about how deafness changes the way she travels and experiences live events. A video recording of the episode is available for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community here:https:

8. Travel without limits with Julie Jones

Oct 15 2023 34 mins

Travelling as a family takes a lot of planning. Travelling when one of your kids also has a disability? Even more so. In this episode, we talk to Julie Jones, creator of Australia’s first and only accessibility-focused travel magazine, Travel Without Limits. We find out what it’s like to travel with her family, including her son with cerebral palsy, Braeden.This episode feature

7. The realities of travelling with dwarfism with Beth O'Brien

Oct 08 2023 37 mins

There are challenges that come with navigating a world that was not designed with you in mind. We ask someone with dwarfism what that means for visiting somewhere new. Today’s episode asks disability advocate and consultant Beth O’Brien what it’s like to travel with Diastrophic Dysplasia, from finding the right hotel to getting around once you’re there.This episode features

6. Is travel worth the risk for the immunocompromised? With Emmah Money

Sep 24 2023 34 mins

When you are immunocompromised, the flight alone can put your health at risk. Then there’s the crowds once you arrive. We ask Emmah Money, author, mum and motivational speaker with cystic fibrosis why she does it. Together we discuss what it’s like to live with a hidden disability, the hurdles to getting on the plane, and how to avoid flare ups.This episode features Emmah Money

5. Managing multiple disabilities on the go with Imogen Kars

Sep 17 2023 36 mins

When it comes to accessibility, there is no one size fits all. Especially when your diagnosis is not straightforward either. Today, we talk to travel journalist Imogen Kars who lives with multiple disabilities and chronic illness about what happens when your situation is complex and in flux. We explore what accessibility was like in the Outback as well as dig into the importance of

4. Travelling before & after losing your sight with Steph Agnew

Sep 10 2023 32 mins

Many of us grow up dreaming of seeing the world. But what happens if you are diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease? Would you stop travelling or would it make you want to travel all the more? This episode, we chat to Steph Agnew about how travel changes after losing your sight and what it’s like to experience Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef as a blind person.This episode fe

3. Autism & exploring sensory pleasures with Prue Stevenson

Sep 03 2023 37 mins

Travel is often full of fun new experiences along with a lot of new people, noises and smells, so what does that mean for an autistic person? Can you pack comfort in your suitcase? We talk to artist and autistic person Prue about the joy of sensory seeking in travel, plus how to avoid overload when you’re on the go and when you return home.This week’s episode features Prue Stev

2. Ichthyosis & leaving your comfort zone with Carly Findlay

Aug 27 2023 27 mins

It’s one thing to have a common disability that people are familiar with already. But what happens when you have something much lesser known? Is it harder to communicate your needs? In this episode, we chat to Carly Findlay all about her experience travelling with a visible skin disorder. From skin prep and packing all the meds to travelling in the Queensland heat.This week’s e