Accessibility and Adaptive Solutions from a Paralympian

Episode Spotlight: Lynda Holt from Wheelie Essential

Lynda Holt has achieved remarkable accomplishments, both in sports and in business, and continues to push boundaries. She runs three businesses within the disability sector, all focused on accessibility AND has represented Australia in the Paralympics, winning silver medals twice. Her e-commerce shop, Wheelie Essential, offers a huge and innovative range of solutions, from adaptive tools to mobility aids. In this episode, Lynda discusses how she has championed accessibility for the wider community and is dedicated to improving existing solutions.

Key Insights

Finding Community Through Sport
Lynda sat on the sidelines at school, never participating because they didn’t know how to integrate someone in a wheelchair. It wasn’t until she found disability sport at age nine that she discovered her community, sparking lifelong passion and persistence.

Public Accessibility Has a Long Way to Go
The need to call a venue to check for accessibility, only to be told it is accessible after you overcome the first step, highlights a lack of understanding that needs to be addressed. Discover how Lynda has transformed accessibility in various areas through sheer determination and perseverance.

Innovating for Accessibility
Hear how Lynda is now part of the solution, working to improve products for disability and adaptability. She has teamed up with an adaptive clothing designer to create stylish and suitable clothing and has an eye for design, focusing on enhancing existing solutions.

Why Listen

Lynda’s drive and tenacity shine through, empowering you to reimagine what is possible. This episode is a must-listen for anyone living with a disability who is seeking accessibility and adaptive products to make life a little easier.

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