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How to Take a Day Trip to Niagara Falls from Toronto in a Wheelchair

August 17, 2019August 17, 2019 Canada, North America, Tours day trip, day trips, family friendly, family travel, niagara falls, ontario, toronto, wheelchair tour

When I decided to take my two sons to Toronto for a few days this summer, I knew I had to find a way for the three of us to visit Niagara Falls. I’ve been to

10 Wheelchair Accessible (and Family Friendly) Things to Do in Minneapolis

August 15, 2019August 15, 2019 North America, Travel Tips, United States family friendly, family travel, minneapolis, minnesota, things to do, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair friendly

I live in central Florida, and in the beginning of August, it gets REALLY hot and sticky. I have multiple sclerosis, which means I’m very sensitive to heat and can’t be outside for more than

My Favorite Airlines and Airports as a Wheelchair User

August 1, 2019August 1, 2019 Amsterdam, Canada, Frankfurt, New Zealand, Seoul, Singapore, Travel Tips airlines, airport, airports, favorites

Whether or not you’re a wheelchair user, everyone has had both good and bad days on airplanes and in airports. There are tons of factors that go into the experience of flying from point A

The Best Wheelchair Accessible Vacation Spots in Florida

July 31, 2019August 1, 2019 North America, United States family friendly, family travel, florida, key west, miami, siesta key, tampa, vacation spots

I can’t help but be biased towards my birthplace and current home: the sunny State of Florida! There are many reasons why the Sunshine State is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the

10 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Toronto, Canada

July 30, 2019July 30, 2019 Canada, North America canada, things to do, toronto, wheelchair accessibility

Toronto is Canada’s largest city and a world leader in such areas as business, finance, technology, entertainment and culture. Its large population of immigrants from all over the globe has also made Toronto one of

8 Reasons Why Great Wolf Lodge is the Perfect Wheelchair Accessible Family Vacation

June 13, 2019June 13, 2019 North America, United States family friendly, family travel, georgia, great wolf lodge, lagrange, water park

Planning a family vacation under normal circumstances can be challenging. However, it can feel downright impossible when at least one family member is a wheelchair user. It can be really hard to find accessible hotel

14 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Portland, Maine

June 11, 2019June 11, 2019 North America, United States things to do

I will be completely honest and say that visiting Portland (Maine) was a completely whimsical and last-minute decision. First, I found an amazing flight deal on Skyscanner with Frontier Airlines about a week prior. Second,

A Wheelchair User’s Guide to One World Observatory in Freedom Tower

April 6, 2019April 6, 2019 North America, Reviews, Tours, United States freedom tower, lower manhattan, new york city, one world observatory, one world trade center

I have always enjoyed visiting skyscrapers, and especially to an observation deck at the top in a high-speed elevator. But visiting the top of One World Trade Center, also known as Freedom Tower, was different.

A Wheelchair User’s Guide to the Accessible 9/11 Memorial and Museum

April 5, 2019April 5, 2019 North America, Reviews, Tours, United States 9/11 memorial and museum, 911, lower manhattan, museum, new york city

I’m a service-disabled Air Force veteran, and I served from 1997-2005, until I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and medically retired shortly thereafter. My job title in the Air Force was Special Agent, meaning that

The Perfect Wheelchair Accessible 3 Day Itinerary in Lower Manhattan (New York)

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 North America, Tours, United States itinerary, lower manhattan, new york city, wheelchair accessible

New York City is the most populated metropolis in the United States and the number one tourist destination in America for foreigners. It should come as no surprise that there are tons of things to