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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

Everything Wheelchair and Scooter Users Need to Know About River Cruises

August 4, 2019August 5, 2019 Cruises, Europe accessible cruise, cruise, cruise ship, cruises, europe, river cruise, river cruises, wheelchair accessible

River cruises offer some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Popular on several continents, the ships are small, intimate, and often quite luxurious. The bad news is that river cruises are almost completely

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, 2018August 2, 2019 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