Kimberly Graham
@grabyourwheels.bsky.social
Mum of three on a mission to improve access to travel. Finlay, my son is a wheelchair user with Cerebral Palsy. He thrives on inclusion & the outdoors. I write at www.Grabyourwheels.NZ ♿️🌈💙🚴♀️
Discovering Whakarewarewa by Wheelchair – A Living Māori Village in Rotorua grabyourwheels.nz/2025/04/06/d...
Discovering Whakarewarewa by Wheelchair – A Living Māori Village in Rotorua
While staying at the Rydges Rotorua, we found ourselves right next door to a truly special place, Whakarewarewa, The Living Māori Village. This is no ordinary attraction. It’s home to the Tūhourang…
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April 7, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Discovering Whakarewarewa by Wheelchair – A Living Māori Village in Rotorua grabyourwheels.nz/2025/04/06/d...
I can identify with this!
March 5, 2025 at 7:42 AM
I can identify with this!
Transition to Nowhere: The Harsh Reality of Disability Support in Aotearoa New Zealand grabyourwheels.nz/2025/02/27/t...
Transition to Nowhere: The Harsh Reality of Disability Support in Aotearoa New Zealand
For many young people, leaving school is an exciting milestone – the beginning of adulthood, independence, and new opportunities. But for Finlay, and so many others with very high and complex…
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February 27, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Transition to Nowhere: The Harsh Reality of Disability Support in Aotearoa New Zealand grabyourwheels.nz/2025/02/27/t...
Accessible Travel: Our Stay at the Sudima Hotel Christchurch grabyourwheels.nz/2025/02/23/a...
Accessible Travel: Our Stay at the Sudima Hotel Christchurch
After an overnight stop in Picton, following our Interislander Ferries crossing on the Aratere from Wellington, we made our way to Christchurch, a city known for its charm, rich history, and ongoin…
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February 23, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Accessible Travel: Our Stay at the Sudima Hotel Christchurch grabyourwheels.nz/2025/02/23/a...
Hastings: The Most Inclusive Playground in Aotearoa New Zealand grabyourwheels.nz/2025/02/16/h...
Hastings: The Most Inclusive Playground in Aotearoa New Zealand
On our return road trip from Central Otago to Auckland, we decided to take a slight detour and visit Hawke’s Bay for the first time. With the Desert Road closed for maintenance, this seemed like th…
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February 16, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Hastings: The Most Inclusive Playground in Aotearoa New Zealand grabyourwheels.nz/2025/02/16/h...
Highlands Motorsport Park: A Thrilling Experience, But How Accessible Is It? grabyourwheels.nz/2025/02/10/h...
Highlands Motorsport Park: A Thrilling Experience, But How Accessible Is It?
During our recent trip to Central Otago, we couldn’t wait to experience the thrill of Highlands Motorsport Park, one of Cromwell’s top-rated attractions. With its international race circuit, superc…
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February 10, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Highlands Motorsport Park: A Thrilling Experience, But How Accessible Is It? grabyourwheels.nz/2025/02/10/h...
West Coast Tree Top Walk: An Accessible Adventure Awaits grabyourwheels.nz/2025/01/26/w...
West Coast Tree Top Walk: An Accessible Adventure Awaits
Wheelchair accessible activity that includes everyone.
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January 26, 2025 at 5:15 AM
West Coast Tree Top Walk: An Accessible Adventure Awaits grabyourwheels.nz/2025/01/26/w...
A Visit To The Hobbiton Movie Set With Powerchair grabyourwheels.nz/2021/05/08/a...
A Visit To The Hobbiton Movie Set With Powerchair
It was the Easter school holidays and we were on a mission to check out accessibility at the Hobbiton Movie Set. We prepared ourselves by watching all the The Lord of The Rings movies again, The Fe…
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January 12, 2025 at 7:35 AM
A Visit To The Hobbiton Movie Set With Powerchair grabyourwheels.nz/2021/05/08/a...
Mainstream is failing my kids? 1st child is ‘too disabled’ to be accepted, 2nd child is ‘too anxious’ and my 3rd child is too “impulsive.” I feel as a mother I have somehow failed “the mainstream system” #inclusiomatters but why can it be so hard.
November 24, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Mainstream is failing my kids? 1st child is ‘too disabled’ to be accepted, 2nd child is ‘too anxious’ and my 3rd child is too “impulsive.” I feel as a mother I have somehow failed “the mainstream system” #inclusiomatters but why can it be so hard.
Reposted by Kimberly Graham
I identify as a thunderbird #menopause
April 6, 2024 at 7:34 PM
I identify as a thunderbird #menopause
We love the Travel Without Limits magazine. It’s full of accessible and inclusive things to do. We love being contributors showing off Aotearoa New Zealand. #accessibletravel ♿️✅
April 4, 2024 at 7:58 AM
We love the Travel Without Limits magazine. It’s full of accessible and inclusive things to do. We love being contributors showing off Aotearoa New Zealand. #accessibletravel ♿️✅
Reposted by Kimberly Graham
Good summary of surprise disability funding cuts 🇳🇿
Disability Ministry 'days' away from spending all its money
What can and can’t be purchased by disabled people or their carers has been slashed in an effort by the Ministry of Disabled People Whaikaha to save money.
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March 19, 2024 at 4:27 AM
Good summary of surprise disability funding cuts 🇳🇿
I can’t believe ‘x’ has still not taken down that horrible livestream terrorist attack on our Muslim community in Christchurch.
March 15, 2024 at 7:32 PM
I can’t believe ‘x’ has still not taken down that horrible livestream terrorist attack on our Muslim community in Christchurch.
Reposted by Kimberly Graham
The 23/24 Living Wage rate is $26.00, if you missed seeing the information on the recalculation of the rate you can find it here: www.livingwage.org.nz/lw23
March 8, 2024 at 9:26 PM
The 23/24 Living Wage rate is $26.00, if you missed seeing the information on the recalculation of the rate you can find it here: www.livingwage.org.nz/lw23
Our moment of fame on the AM Show the other week. www.newshub.co.nz/home/travel/...
February 12, 2024 at 8:13 AM
Our moment of fame on the AM Show the other week. www.newshub.co.nz/home/travel/...
Can’t wait to get Finlay on some trails this Summer 🌺 #inclusivecycling #biketrailer #accessibletravel #railtrail
December 24, 2023 at 1:49 AM
Can’t wait to get Finlay on some trails this Summer 🌺 #inclusivecycling #biketrailer #accessibletravel #railtrail
After 6 years Finlay finally finds #inclusion at a local public pool. #accessmattersnz
November 25, 2023 at 2:20 AM
After 6 years Finlay finally finds #inclusion at a local public pool. #accessmattersnz
My knee is so sore, bringing home once again how we all experience man-made barriers at some stage in our lives. #stepfree always wins #inclusion ♿️✅ #TakarungaMtVictoria
November 17, 2023 at 7:36 PM
My knee is so sore, bringing home once again how we all experience man-made barriers at some stage in our lives. #stepfree always wins #inclusion ♿️✅ #TakarungaMtVictoria
Okay, my very first post to no followers. Interests #wheelchairtravel #inclusion #universaldesign #community #inclusivecycling #newzealand #travel #tourism #disability #neurodiversity #asd #adhd #sustainableliving #climatechange #tramping #walking #blogging #photography #arts #urbanenvironments
October 26, 2023 at 10:30 PM
Okay, my very first post to no followers. Interests #wheelchairtravel #inclusion #universaldesign #community #inclusivecycling #newzealand #travel #tourism #disability #neurodiversity #asd #adhd #sustainableliving #climatechange #tramping #walking #blogging #photography #arts #urbanenvironments