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14/02/2026

MEET THE EDITOR 👩‍💻

Julie Jones is the co-founder and editor of Travel Without Limits. She and her son, Braeden, have been travelling the world together for over 20 years.

When Braeden was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Julie worried that she wouldn't be able to share her love of travel with her son. She searched high and low, but she struggled to find clear, accurate information about accessibility that would make travel possible for her family.

"We can't be the only ones who want to do this," she thought.

She started to share information herself, about what she and Braeden learned on their family adventures together, on her blog Have Wheelchair Will Travel ♿️ Her community grew to include thousands of travellers, sharing information about hundreds of destinations that are accessible for travellers with disabilities - plus a few tips and tricks for everyday family life with a disability, too.

Julie soon realised that there were many other travellers with disabilities who have incredible stories, but mainstream travel publications weren't likely to make accessibility a front-page news story. That's why she decided to start her own accessible travel magazine: Travel Without Limits.

Travel Without Limits remains Australia's only disability-specific travel magazine, sharing the kind of clear, accurate accessibility information that Julie searched for when she began travelling with Braeden.

28/02/2023

Dog training 💕❤️💕

28/02/2023

Today is International Rare Disease Day! And tonight landmarks in Australia and around the world will create a Global Chain of Lights. 💜💙💚💛🧡 to celebrate people living with a rare condition or a rare disease.
Rare Disease Day is the globally-coordinated movement, working towards equity in social opportunity, healthcare, and access to diagnosis and therapies for people living with a rare disease or condition.

28/02/2023

28/02/2023

After an absolute stellar 2022 Yellow Ladybugs Conference, we are over the moon to share our 2023 Yellow Ladybugs Conference line-up. To share in the excitement, we are offering the BIGGEST discount that we will ever offer! 🤩 For a limited time only, enter code ‘MIDDLEBIRD’ at checkout to save – tiny.cc/YLB2023

This year's theme 'Supporting Autistic Girls and Gender Diverse Students at School and Beyond' will deliver captivating, life-changing, and memorable professional and life-learning opportunities.

Whether you're able to attend one, or all – over 30 in total – sessions, we're always proud to offer accessible pricing. So no matter how little or how much you're able to view, we’re confident you'll leave having gained enormous insight and aha moments.

Speakers include:
1. Kristy Forbes
2. Sandhya Menon
3. Dr Ross W. Greene
4. Dr Mona Delahooke
5. Dr Alberto Veloso
6. Allison Davies
7. Chenai Mupotsa-Russell
8. Em Hammond (Neurowild)

plus LOADS more - all offering invaluable insight.

Date and time:
Starts Tuesday 2nd May 9am and concludes Thursday 4th May 3pm (AEST). All content will also be available on-demand for 90 days following the conference.

Location:
Attendance is available online worldwide, with the option to attend day three online or in person in Melbourne, Australia.

Cost:
Tickets start from $50, minus our exclusive discount 😉 - please visit the conference website for a full breakdown of ticket options and prices.

We do expect tickets to sell out, and this limited discount is the cheapest price we will ever offer. Simply enter the code 'MIDDLEBIRD' at the checkout for 15% off your ticket price.

Check out all of our speakers, agenda, and book online via tiny.cc/YLB2023, or contact info@yellowladybugs.com.au.

21/02/2023

Join Autism 360 - the world's most advanced digital therapeutic platform for parents and Autistic children that leads with content & community. We're pioneering Parent-Led Autism Intervention with interdisciplinary team of SLPs, OTs, Sp-Eds, and Psychologists.

30/06/2022

15/04/2022

One day at a time…

12/10/2021

That's a wonderful way of thinking :)

30/09/2021

05/07/2021

We can all benefit from a few kind reminders about the balance of working from home during times of uncertainty. A balanced diet, regular exercise and sleeping well are essential for a good equilibrium for your head, heart, and body. It can be easy to fall into not-so-good routines and sometimes for...

05/07/2021

You might remember Kez Glenane from the DSV Advisory Network. We are thrilled to introduce you to Kez's photography business, which you can find here Pics by Kez. Please join us in supporting Kez!

Do you know of anyone else with Down syndrome who has their own business? Please feel free to tag them in the comments.