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​I’ve had drop foot since 2013 due to a GSW to my right rear flank. It has improved over the years and is probably about as good as it’s going to get now. I still have propulsion issues since my toes don't really respond, but my ankle mobility is a lot better than it used to be.

​I don't use braces. Instead, I often wear high-top block heel boots for support and therapy. I can make the block heels work, though sadly I still can't wear the stilettos I used to wear daily!

​My goal is to get back to casual dancing in social settings, and I really want to take Latin dance classes like Salsa and Bachata. However, I'm a bit hesitant. Aside from the lack of propulsion for pushing off, I do still have some balance issues and occasionally roll my ankle outwards, which makes me nervous about the pivots and weight shifts required in partner dancing.

​Has anyone with drop foot symptoms figured out how to adapt to social and partner dancing? I'd love any tips on managing the balance issues, handling the specific footwork of these dance styles, and avoiding ankle rolls.

Hello,

​I’m planning a spring 2027 trip to Dublin with my mom. We'll be spending a week in the city, and I’d love some local insight on accessible things to do!

​Area: Dublin City Centre South & Nearby

My mom uses a wheelchair for longer distances, is legally blind (can see shapes/colors), and is hard of hearing (wears hearing aids). We need recommendations that avoid steep inclines, uneven ground, and lots of stairs.

​She loves plants, animals, tours, and museums. We want to do more than just eat and drink, so we are looking for any recommendations, but especially:

​Nature: Highly accessible gardens, parks, or wildlife experiences.

​Museums/Tours: Immersive or audio-friendly spots that aren't reading-heavy, as I’ll be reading the displays aloud to her. (We visited the National Museum in 2021 and loved it!)

​Thank you so much in advance for your advice!

My mom will be visiting during this time and just wondering if there is anything going on during this time frame?

Looking for stuff to do!

Hello,

I’m hoping to get some local insight as I plan a trip to Dublin for me and my mom in spring of 2027. The trip will likely be a week in Dublin, then traveling around Orlando for another week.

Easy one first: We are looking at visiting in either April, May, or June. We'd love to see the greenery and spring flowers, ideally with decent weather, but we also want to avoid the worst of the heavy tourist crowds. Which of these three months would you recommend for the best balance?

I also need some help figuring out what we can realistically do together in Dublin (besides drink and eat). To be very frank about my mom's situation: she has mobility issues (she can walk but not long and we will have a wheelchair), is legally blind (but can see shapes and colors), and is hard of hearing (but has hearing aids).

Because of her disabilities, I’m looking for recommendations that are preferably within the area of Dublin City Centre South (or within an easy ride), avoid steep inclines, uneven ground, or lots of stairs.

She absolutely loves plants and animals, so any accessible experiences involving those would be incredible. She also enjoys tours and museums, preferably that aren't reading-heavy, as I will need to read all the displays to her.

We spent a week riding around Ireland in 2021, but didn't spend much time in Dublin. We did go to the national museum and loved it.

Thank you so much in advance for any advice!