Written by John Morris, WheelchairTravel.org, December 29, 2023 As the American philosopher John Dewey once wrote, “We do not learn from experience… we learn from reflecting on experience.” This website is a reflection of my experiences, those of a disabled traveler. I travel to experience, reflect on those experiences, and write about what I have […]
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Airlines damaged thousands of mobility aids this year: Here’s how 30+ flyers were affected
Written by Zach Wichter, USA Today, December 27, 2023 “I fully expect my wheelchair to keep getting damaged, and it’s a fairly significant source of stress for me when I fly,” Heather Bennett told USA TODAY. Bennett is one of thousands of wheelchair users whose devices were damaged while flying in 2023 and one of more than 30 […]
Ending the Silence Around Domestic Violence and People With Disabilities
Written by Karin Willison, Freewheelintravel.org, December 1, 2023 I am a domestic violence survivor. You can’t tell by looking at me, and you never could. I didn’t have black eyes or bruises. I never went to the hospital and claimed I fell down the stairs. I am a woman with a disability, and I was […]
2024 Wheelchair Accessible Group Trip to Barcelona & Madrid, Spain
Written by John Morris, WheelChairTravel.org, December 20, 2023 You’re invited to join me and other Wheelchair Travel readers on an accessible group trip to Spain — one of the world’s most popular destinations! On this tour, you’ll visit Barcelona, Madrid and the surrounding areas to experience a program that is diversified in content and rich […]
Victoria’s Secret Launches Adaptive Collection
Written by Teal Sherer for New Mobility, October 2023 Victoria’s Secret and PINK launched their first-ever adaptive collection of bras and panties on Tuesday. The intimates are available in a variety of colors and prints and feature magnetic closures, front strap adjusters, and sensory-friendly fabric. Wheelchair user and model Bri Scalesse stars in the Victoria Secret’s Adaptive campaign […]
A Wheelchair User’s Guide to Accessible Grand Rapids, Michigan
Written by Sylvia Longmire, SpinTheGlobe, December 11, 2023 Technically, I visited Michigan as a child while driving through Detroit on my way to Windsor, Canada with my parents. But that’s not really visiting Michigan, so I was super excited when I got an invitation to visit Grand Rapids as a wheelchair user, and show off the accessibility […]