Community Access Report: Cruise to Antarctica On The Sapphire Princess
By Kathy Dunn We love hearing from our community members about their travels! Recently, Kathy Dunn reached out to share the highs and lows of her recent cruise to Antarctica. While the scenery was breathtaking, the accessibility of the ship and certain ports left much to be desired. If you’re considering a trek to the […]
Guest Post: Jeanette Fridh – Creator of The Disability Flag Precious
Guest Post: The Disability Flag Precious: A Symbol of Love, Strength, and Equality By Jeanette Fridh I am a mother to a son with a disability, and a lifelong advocate for disability rights and human rights. When I created The Disability Flag Precious in 2021, I also founded JK Tillit — to build a platform […]
Crabtree Adventures: Accessible Grand Canyon Railway Celebration Trip!
Crabtree Adventures – Accessible Grand Canyon Railway Celebration Trip Blog submitted by: Vanessa Crabtree (Feb 2024) When my husband and I first started talking about taking a trip for our anniversary, we were still very new to the disability community. I’m a T-12 Paraplegic as of December 2022, and the pre-accident plans we had once […]
Our Man in Japan: Building an Accessible Travel Community
Our Man in Japan: Building an Accessible Travel Community Hey everyone, my name is Josh. I have cerebral palsy and use a power wheelchair to get around my house, my city, and the world. Though I grew up on a farm outside a small Canadian town, I’m writing this today from Tokyo. My first visits […]
Accessible Travel on Vancouver Island: Living & Advocating as an Amputee
Living, Traveling, and Advocating as an Amputee in Canada At The World is Accessible, one of the greatest privileges we have is hearing stories directly from our members. People who not only travel but also actively change the accessibility landscape in their own communities. Today, we’re excited to introduce a contribution from one of our […]
Explore More Freely: California Debuts Accessibility Hub for Inclusive Travel
California Launches Accessibility Hub to Empower Inclusive Travel Across the Golden State California has long drawn travelers with its legendary coastlines, laid-back vibes, and endless mix of adventure, culture, and entertainment. Now, the state is taking bold steps to ensure those experiences are more accessible to all — including travelers with disabilities. To support […]
RV Life with Accessibility in Mind: Our Family’s Journey to the Right Rig
RV Life with Accessibility in Mind: Our Family’s Journey to the Right Rig At that time, the “we” involved in our road show included myself, my partner Jason, and our (then) three-year-old son Malachi. Our second son, Deacon, has since joined our little traveling band. Our initial venture into RV travel was not one […]
An Accessible Travel Guide to Singapore
An Accessible Travel Guide to Singapore Traveling as a wheelchair user can be challenging, and I’ve learned that flexibility is key — both in terms of planning and keeping an open mind. I’ve come to realize that one of the best ways to make travel more enjoyable is by carefully choosing destinations that prioritize accessibility. […]
Disability Destinations: Creating a New Paradigm in Accessible Travel for Disabled Families
Imagine searching for a wheelchair accessible holiday cottage and finding a five-bed, hoist-ready home with profiling beds, wet-rooms, and EV charging. Or picture a coastal accessible beach house with ceiling lifts, a pool hoist, and sensory features for children with ASD. With Disability Destinations, those dreams are just clicks away.
Accessible… but.
Accessible… but This piece began with a simple but revealing question posed by tabifolk in our Facebook group: “What problems do disabled travelers face that most people don’t even notice?” If you’ve ever traveled with a disability, you likely already know the answer. But reading through the replies — raw, honest, often heartbreakingly familiar — […]