Written by Julie Jones, HaveWheelchairWillTravel.net, September 2, 2024 What a privilege it was to be invited by United Airlines on their first tour dedicated to accessibility. As many of you may remember, I flew with United Airlines in their Premium Plus class (premium economy) to Los Angeles earlier this year and I was impressed by the service […]
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September 2024 - Page 3 of 7 - Access Adventure
Cruise reporting, practical access guidance, reader questions, and firsthand notes for traveling with confidence.
Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast
MSC’s Ocean Cay Marine Reserve with Special Guest Nate Vallier September 18, 2024 MSC’s Ocean Cay Marine Reserve with Special Guest Nate Vallier of BookAlaska.net and Wednesday’s Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast‘s Chillie Falls chat about an overnight at Ocean Cay by the MSC Magnifica on September 17, 2024. Also today, Crew Member Receives […]
We Spoke To A Disability Advocate On Blindness, Discrimination & How To Be Truly Inclusive
In a world that often overlooks the strengths of disabled individuals, Sara Minkara is a reminder that true inclusion means creating spaces where everyone, regardless of their abilities, can contribute and lead. Written by Laila Zain, for SAYS, September 13, 2024 Sara Minkara is an internationally recognised champion for disability rights Image via US Department of […]
Great Stirrup Cay Using 3 Wheelchair Accessible Tender Boats
Posted on November 28, 2023 by Chillie Falls, updated September 17, 2024 Written by Chillie Falls, AccessAdventure.net, November 25, 2023 and WorkBoat Staff Norwegian Cruise Lines just welcomed three new 82′ cruise tenders into their Caribbean fleet, stationed at Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas. The tenders were designed by Incat Crowther and built by Singapore’s Penguin Shipyard International. They will transport […]
Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast
Carnival Mardi Gras Changes 63 Itineraries September 17, 2024 Carnival Mardi Gras Changes 63 Itineraries is the lead story on Tuesday Travel and Cruise Industry News, September 17, 2024 with Chillie Falls. A relatively minor change of arrival times in Port Canaveral from 7 AM to 8 M, but affecting 64 cruises through 2026. Also […]
Para swimming changed the way I felt about my disability. The Paris Paralympics could help others do the same
Written by Elizabeth Wright, Para-olympic Games, September 4, 2024 There are two things I remember from my first big swimming competition: being disqualified from the 50m breaststroke race after swimming the wrong stroke, and meeting hundreds of disabled athletes just like me. The disqualification didn’t stop me from pursuing Paralympic representation. I made the team […]