I have traveled to 43 countries as a wheelchair user, and there have been so many occasions where just the ability to go up one step has made such a huge difference in what I
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REVIEW: Traveling with the Whill Model Ci
Every wheelchair or electric scooter user knows that after you’ve been using your mobility aid for some time, it becomes an extension of your body. You feel every bump and know exactly where your center
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One Hotel Manager’s Experience as a Wheelchair User for a Day
Back in late 2016, I wrote a post for this blog titled, “Why Hotel Managers Should Be Disabled* for a Day.” This isn’t because I want any harm to come to hotel managers. I actually
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REVIEW: Wheelchair Accessibility at the Belmond Charleston Place Hotel
Located at the very heart of downtown Charleston, South Carolina, in the historic district and within walking distance of all the major attractions, Belmond Charleston Place is the perfect base for a city adventure. The
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Book Recommendations for Travel with a Wheelchair or Disability
It’s hard enough to find good information online about the accessibility of destinations around the world. It’s even harder to find good books about traveling with a wheelchair, mobility device, or disability. However, with some
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The Debate Over Beds in Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Rooms
A good night’s sleep. That’s all a traveler really wants when he or she arrives at a hotel room after a long day of travel. Some people are more picky than others about the mattress
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ACCESSIBILITY REVIEW: The Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
ACCESSIBILITY RATING: 2 / 5 I stayed at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in mid-April 2018 because it was one of the official hotels for a conference I was attending at the Broward County Convention
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Hotel Franchising is Creating More Obstacles for Wheelchair Users
I stay in a lot of hotel rooms. To be more specific, I spent 129 nights in [supposedly] wheelchair accessible hotel rooms in 2017. After each and every check-in, I roll in my electric scooter
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Wheelchair Accessibility Review: The Amway Center in Orlando
It’s hard to believe that it took me two and a half years of living in Orlando, Florida before finally attending an event at the Amway Center! To be honest, I’m always intimidated by any
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Accessible Travel Product Review: blendSMART Rotating Makeup Applicator
When wheelchair users travel, we’re all about making things easier. For me, easier means lighter, faster, and less physically demanding. For many trips, I bring t-shirts, jeans, basic toiletries, and not much else in my
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