Written by Catherine Sokol for Wheel The World, July 18, 2023 This article was written by Catherine Sokol, WTW blog contributor, travel enthusiast, and budding disability advocate. Happy Disability Pride Month! This is a month where we, as people with disabilities, can celebrate what makes us unique and what gives us a different perspective on […]
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July 2023 - Page 4 of 8 - Access Adventure
Cruise reporting, practical access guidance, reader questions, and firsthand notes for traveling with confidence.
Tuesday Travel and Cruise Industry News
July 18, 2023 Scarlet Lady Collides With Dock Scarlet Lady Collides With Dock is the top story today on Tuesday Travel and Cruise Industry News, July 18, 2023, with Chillie Falls. According to a spokesperson from Virgin Voyages, the Scarlet Lady vessel encountered strong currents while attempting to dock at PortMiami early on Sunday morning, […]
ADA Hotel Requirements: What to Expect (and what not to)
Written by Ethan Goddard, for Wheel the World, July 13, 2023 Table of Contents Have you ever experienced frustrations during your stay at an ADA hotel? You’re definitely not alone! Despite the regulations in place to provide accessibility for individuals with disabilities, the reality doesn’t always match our expectations. Sadly, this has become far too […]
Monday Travel and Cruise Industry News
July 17, 2023 Norwegian Prima Breaks Free, Loses Gangway Norwegian Prima Breaks Free, Loses Gangway is the lead story on Monday Travel and Cruise Industry News, July 17, 2023 with Chillie Falls. During exceptionally windy weather while docked in Zeebrugge, Belgium on Saturday, Norwegian Prima broke free of several mooring ropes and began drifting […]
Four Cities Putting Disabled Travelers First
Written by Martin Heng, for BBC Travel and Melange, July 3, 2023 With one in six people living with disability, ensuring that cities around the world are accessible to all is vital. But which cities are doing it best, and how? What do disabled travellers look for when choosing a city to visit? This is […]
Quarantined for Life? Disabled People in Rural Areas Lack Accessible Transportation
Written by John Morris, for WheelchairTravel.org July 13, 2023 After my car accident, I was completely bedridden, battling bed sores acquired during my initial hospital stay, all while enduring significant pain and managing a series of wounds that would not heal. Those were dark days. I moved in with my family, who provided extensive care […]