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How to Find Reliable Wheelchair Accessibility Information on the Internet

June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 Travel Tips accessibility, accessible travel, travel research, wheelchair accessible

I’m an accessible travel writer, which means it’s my job to personally investigate and report the wheelchair accessibility of the places I visit. I’ve been a professional writer in other areas for 14 years, but

The Challenges of Attending a Conference as a Wheelchair User (and How to Make It Easier)

May 11, 2019May 11, 2019 Travel Tips ADA, conferences, conventions, wheelchair accessible

Contrary to popular belief, there are thousands and thousands of wheelchair users in the professional world who attend conferences and conventions every year. However, proportionally we only represent a tiny fraction of typical conference attendees.

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

14 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Lower Manhattan (New York City)

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 Cities, North America, Travel Tips, United States lower manhattan, new york city, things to do, wheelchair accessible

The Big Apple. The City That Never Sleeps. The Empire City. New York City goes by many nicknames, but everyone knows about this penultimate tourist destination. It’s actually the number one pick of places to

What Accessible Travel is Like as a Parent in a Wheelchair

March 30, 2019April 14, 2019 Travelogue accessible travel, disabled parent, family travel, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair mom

My readers know me as a world traveler and a power wheelchair user. If you’ve read my About page, you know I’m also an entrepreneur and dabble in the world of drug war and border

The Easiest Accessible Destinations for New Wheelchair Travelers

March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 Travel Tips destinations, vacation spots, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair friendly

Traveling can be a scary prospect for a lot of people, but even more so for wheelchair users – especially new ones. If you’ve recently started using a mobility aid like a walker or crutches,

11 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Gibraltar

February 2, 2019February 7, 2019 Europe, Gibraltar gibraltar, things to do, wheelchair accessible

It’s hard for me to explain exactly how challenging it was to travel the relatively short distance from Madrid to the tiny little British territory of Gibraltar on the Mediterranean coast. There are no direct

12 Wheelchair Accessible Family Friendly Things to Do in Atlanta

June 17, 2018July 14, 2018 North America, United States atlanta, family friendly, things to do, wheelchair accessible

Every summer I have the privilege of spending two full months with my amazing sons, ages 10 and 8 years old. Being a wheelchair mom isn’t easy, and I’m really lucky that I have help

10 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Lisbon, Portugal

May 15, 2018May 15, 2018 Europe, Portugal lisbon, portugal, things to do, wheelchair accessible

For many years I dreamed of visiting Lisbon, Portugal – seeing the historic city, listening to the beautiful music, and eating the delicious food. I never got a chance while I was still walking, and

8 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Auckland New Zealand

May 1, 2018May 15, 2018 Asia/Pacific, New Zealand auckland, new zealand, things to do, wheelchair accessible

New Zealand is known for so many things – its impressive scenery, adventure/extreme sports, and unique Maori culture. Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city and its international gateway, and you can experience all of these