Written by Kathleen Wong, USA Today, November 28, 2025 Blind singer Lachi calls it her “glam cane”: a colorful, bedazzled cane that helps her navigate her surroundings while also stylishly matching her outfits. Also known as a white cane — although hers are far more vibrant than that — the device gives Lachi autonomy when […]
The Access Adventure journal
November 2025 - Access Adventure
Cruise reporting, practical access guidance, reader questions, and firsthand notes for traveling with confidence.
Visitability: Allaina Humphreys’ Mission to Bring Fair Housing Standards to All
Written by Allaina Humpreys for Spinalpedia, November 12, 2025 It seems like a far off dream for wheelchair-users to live in a world where they can freely visit their neighbors and family and friends’ homes without a care about accessibility, but that reality exists in Bolingbrook, Illinois thanks to Visitability, a housing code ordinance that […]
Virgin Voyages Honors Joan Templeman, Wife of Richard Branson
Virgin Voyages Honors Joan Templeman, Wife of Richard Branson is the lead story on a busy Friday Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, November 28, 2025. Also today, American Cruise Passenger Missing in St. Maarten; British Fugitives Ran Bar With Thai Nominees; Japan itineraries, designed around cherry blossoms; Costa Cruises Launches 2025-26 South America Season; Queen […]
How two Canadian war amputees shaped disability rights activism
Remembering early contributions to disability rights activism in Canadian history Written by Eric Story, Special to Western News, November 10, 2025 Perhaps you’ve heard the name John McCrae, the famous poet who wrote “In Flanders Fields.” But have you heard of George Hincks and Marshall McDougall? While conducting research on disabled veterans, I came across their names […]
Air Canada Expands Autism Aviation Days Program
Written by Air Canada Blog, November 24, 2025 Air Canada and the Air Canada Foundation have wrapped up another successful year of Autism Aviation Days events, significantly expanding the program to reach families across the country. The initiative provides children on the autism spectrum with hands-on experience navigating the air travel process, from check-in through […]
FAA Proposes New $19B Air Traffic Control System
FAA Proposes New $19B Air Traffic Control System is the lead story on Monday Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, November 24, 2025 with Chillie Falls. Also today, Interval Between Drink Orders; Vision of the Seas Returning to Baltimore; Cause of Death Revealed; Check In Relocates To Hotel; Equinox Remains In Lisbon; Mardi Gras Investigates Sinking […]