Written by Jenise Finlay, PhD Student, University of Victoria, March 10, 2026 Disability and sexuality are rarely discussed in the same sentence in healthcare settings. But Jenise Finlay, a University of Victoria PhD student, is challenging that bias through a new study that explores the intimate lives of women living with chronic pain. Finlay, a […]
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Autonomous Taxis Won’t Be Accessible With Laws Like These
Written by John Morris, WheelchairTravel.org, March 16, 2026 Autonomous Taxis Won’t Be Accessible With Laws Like These Autonomous vehicles are supposed to be transformative for disabled people. For years, the disability community has been told that self-driving cars will deliver the holy grail: spontaneous on-demand accessible transportation. Despite these promises, the legislative framework emerging around […]
Carnival Adventure Blocks Australian Officials From Boarding
Carnival Adventure Blocks Australian Officials From Boarding is the lead story on Monday’s Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, March 16, 2026 with Chillie Falls. Also this morning, Group Caught Filming Fake “Pier Runner” Video; Jet Blue to Expand 4 Routes; Platinum Guests Lose Perks; Portland Approves Major Cruise Fee Increase; Portland, Maine to Raise Cruise Passenger Fee; Norwegian Reminds Spring […]
Knoxville, Tennessee Travel Guide: Best Things to Do, Where to Eat, and What to See in East Tennessee
Written by Chillie Falls, AccessAdventure.net, March 16, 2026 A Detailed Travel Guide to Knoxville, Tennessee Nestled along the Tennessee River and framed by the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville blends Southern charm, outdoor adventure, and a thriving arts scene into one of the most underrated travel destinations in the Southeast. Home to a […]
The Gulf Cruise Gamble
The Gulf Cruise Gamble is the lead story on Friday Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, March 13, 2026 with Chillie Falls. Also today, UK Report Faults Medical Response After Passenger Death; Bride Responds to Viral “White Night” Wedding Story; MSC Cruises Redesigning Yacht Club Restaurants; Multiple Firenze Sailings Cancelled; Another High Traffic Weekend For PortMiami; […]
How Travelers with Disabilities Can Build Accessible Digital Nomad Careers
Written by Andrea Needham, Eldersday.org, March 10, 2026 For digital nomads with disabilities and travelers with mobility challenges, working from anywhere can come with a constant question: will the job and the location actually support access needs? The core tension is that barriers in mobile work, from unpredictable schedules to unreliable setups, stack on top […]