Written by John Morris, WheelchairTravel.org, October 2023 Recapping the 2023 Portugal Group Trip I was honored to welcome Wheelchair Travel readers from the United States and Canada to Portugal this year for…
Category: Accessible Activities
A Quarter of Americans Have a Disability. Is the Travel Industry Doing Enough?
Written by Kristy Durso for TravelAge West, October 8, 2023 While a quarter of Americans live with a disability, there has historically been very little focus on this demographic within the travel…
Sensory-Friendly Design: Creating Digital Spaces that Support Autistic Users
Written By Cam Waller, for Accessibility.com, October 16, 2023 In today’s world, digital spaces are just as much a part of daily life as physical ones, so they need to be just as…
Exploring Wheelchair Accessible Costa Maya
Written by Chillie Falls, for AccessAdventure.net, October 14, 2023 Costa Maya, Mexico, is a stunning destination known for its pristine beaches, vibrant culture, and rich history. While it offers a wealth of…
How Accessible Are Avanti West Coast Trains for Wheelchair Users?
Written by Simply Emma, October 13, 2023 Being a wheelchair user, I find it more convenient and comfortable to travel shorter distances by train. Not only does it eliminate the hassle and…
United Airlines Is Making It Easier for Wheelchair Users to Book Flights That Accommodate Them
Written by Jessica Pucket, October 9, 2023 For airline passengers who are wheelchair users, flying is not an easy process. Much of the airline experience, from boarding to using the lavatory to deplaning,…
How A Traumatic Brain Injury Shaped Emily Tarconish’s Mission for Disability Advocacy
Written by Tom Hanlon, College of Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. September 18, 2023 Credit: Fred Zwicky, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Newswise — Emily Tarconish always wanted to be a teacher. Her parents…