Securing a ticket to Taylor Swift's Australian shows has been nightmarish enough for able-bodied people. For those living with disabilities, it's been even harder.
"The internet is going wild right now with people trying to get Taylor Swift tickets. But if you think it's frustrating for you as a non-disabled person imagine trying to get accessible tickets," said Ms Simmons, who is based in Melbourne.
"It's not just people using mobility aids. It's also people who have other access needs. So it's really important and we don't ever really talk about it or hear about it, which is so disappointing," she said. "I managed to book shows recently and I could just book wheelchair tickets online. Like anybody else," she said.
"I can't just jump online and buy my ticket like other people can and that's the problem, she said, adding that the problem was particularly acute for big events like a Taylor Swift concert where tickets sell out quickly.
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