The Access Adventure journal

June 2021 - Access Adventure

Cruise reporting, practical access guidance, reader questions, and firsthand notes for traveling with confidence.

Visiting U.S. National Parks in a Wheelchair

Written by By Cory Lee, CurbFreewithCoryLee.com June 22, 2021 Posted for moon.com National parks are more popular than ever. But for wheelchair users, exploring the great outdoors can often be a challenge. Hiking on scenic trails, taking in phenomenal views, and camping come to mind when thinking of U.S. national parks—all of which can be […]

4 OF THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN LAKE TAHOE AS A WHEELCHAIR USER

Written by Cory Lee, June 11, 2021 Are you looking for a family outing in a beautiful wheelchair accessible destination? Well, look no further!  Bordering California and Nevada is the 122,200-acre freshwater lake known as Lake Tahoe. This major tourist attraction is best known for its beaches and ski resorts. And even better than that is […]

Accessible Royal Caribbean Will Start U.S. Cruising with Six Ships

Written by Chillie Falls June 13, 2021 Royal Caribbean International has announced that six of its ships will begin sailing from Florida and Texas in July and August. The full fleet will be in operation by the end of 2021. By the end of August, 12 Royal Caribbean ships will be cruising once again across The […]

I’m on the first big-ship cruise in North America in more than a year; here’s what it’s like

Written by Ashley Kosciolek for The Points Guy, June 8, 2021 I’m currently onboard Celebrity Millennium. That might not mean anything to someone who’s unfamiliar with cruising, but this sailing is significant because it’s the first large, mainstream ship to allow American passengers back onboard since the COVID-19 pandemic forced an industry shutdown more than 15 months […]

Helpful Limited Mobility Tools for Home and Travel

Written by Sylvia Longmire, Spin the Globe, March 30, 2020 Okay, admittedly at first glance some of these tools and gadgets you’re about to see may look like torture devices, but I guarantee you, they are not. Over the last several years, I have been losing strength and dexterity in my hands, and standing up […]

From Wheelchair to Roller Coaster | Disney Accessibility

Awesome video produced by Roll with Cole & Charisma June 3, 2021 To View More From Cole and Charisma, follow links in description of video. Cole said, “Since the start of our relationship we’ve gotten a lot of questions about our experiences as not only an interracial couple, but an interabled one as well. On […]