September 19, 2016
The South Burnett wrapped up Disability Action Week with an “All Walks And Wheels” fun day in Memorial Park, Kingaroy, on Saturday.
There were wheelchair races around an obstacle course, games and activities plus a free sausage sizzle.
Some of the games – such as neck-a-race and brekky race – were designed to give able-bodied participants are small taste of what it is like for people with a disability to negotiate common tasks, such as eating breakfast.
A special guest at the fun day was Cr Alana Purcell, from Cherbourg Council, the star of a recent video showing how she is getting on with life despite being dependent on a wheelchair for mobility.
Joining in the activities were South Burnett councillors Danita Potter and Ros Heit, as well as local chef Jason Ford.
A highlight for many of the participants on the day was the “liberty swing”, basically a large mobile swing which can hold a wheelchair.
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