Written and submitted by Mary Khan to John Morris, mailbag@wheelchairtravel.org Note from John: Welcome to the first blog post in a new series called Trip Reports, filed under the Reader Mailbag. Every so often, I dip into the mailbag to answer questions about accessible travel from readers just like you. Occasionally, readers like to share […]
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Truth About The Accessibility Of Great Stirrup Cay
Written by Chillie Falls, September 2, 2022 (Photography by Hot Air Tom) I sailed on Norwegian Sky August 21, 2022 and had a port of call scheduled at Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas on August 27, 2022. My friend, Hot Air Tom, had rented a cabana so we could enjoy the beauty of the island and […]
Carnival Cruise Line Awarded for Helping a Family in Need
Written by Kendall James-Vargas for Cruise Hive In Birmingham, Alabama last weekend, Carnival Cruise Line received KultureCity’s Human Highlight Award at the organization’s annual gala, KultureBall. As the first line cruise line to be certified “sensory inclusive” by KultureCity in 2019, Carnival developed a close partnership with nonprofit KultureCity, and assisted a family in need who was […]
Norwegian Sky Accessibility Report
Written by Chillie Falls, August 26, 2022 As I sit here in my accessible cabin on the Norwegian Sky, I am reflecting how to manage a ship I really like that has some glaring deficiencies. So, here goes: First, embarkation was as smooth as any cruise I have been on. First, Scootaround met me at […]
A Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide To Madison, Wisconsin
Written by Cory Lee for Curb Free with Cory Lee, August 5, 2022 Before visiting Madison, Wisconsin recently, I didn’t really know anything about the city. I didn’t know that it is one of only two major cities in the U.S. that is built on an isthmus. I didn’t know that the city’s official bird […]
Why Local Live Music Events and Venues Can Be So Challenging for Wheelchair Users
Written by Sylvia Longmire for Spin The Globe, August 16, 2022 If you’ve ever browsed through any of my social media accounts, you know that the local live music scene here in Orlando is my social life blood. I started playing the piano when I was seven years old, and tearfully, I had to give […]