Written by John Morris, WheelchairTravel.org, August 16, 2024 My Olympic journey of some two weeks ended this past Sunday, and I skipped town just before the closing ceremony commenced. I made last-minute edits and sent last week’s newsletter from just outside Parc des Princes, the iconic football stadium in Paris where the women’s soccer gold […]
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Accessibility News Round-Up: July 2024
Written by Juliew Jone, Have Wheelchair Will Travel, July 31, 2024 There is so much exciting news at the moment – rock’n’roll festivals, exhibitions, art shows, and more – that it’s easy to miss something amazing. Here’s a round-up of everything that’s caught my attention lately. If you have any hot tips, please share them […]
Jet Lag, Olympic Gold, and Broadening Accessibility
Written by John Morris, WheelchairTravel.org, August 10, 2024 Hello again from Paris, France! The 2024 Olympic Games are winding down, with the closing ceremony scheduled to take place on Sunday. I had originally planned to depart Paris this past Wednesday for Brussels, Belgium, but adjusted my plans to take in more Olympic contests and to spend […]
5 Free Apps To Get Before You Travel
Written by Sheree Strange for Travel Without Limits, August 7, 2024 Technology has changed the way we travel, and it doesn’t always have to come at a cost. Here are five free apps to install before you travel. Travellers with disabilities can now experience their destinations more fully than ever before, thanks to software that’s […]
Mattel releases first blind Barbie doll
Written by Aisling Grace, August 1, 2024 The first blind Barbie has been released by toy company Mattel as the latest edition in its expanding collection of inclusive dolls. The blind doll, released by Mattel during its 65th anniversary year, has features that allow accessible play for children with sight loss as well as representing […]
Accessibility Scholarship Empowers Outreach to Most Unreached Group
Written by Juliana Muniz, Adventist Record, August 1, 2024 Financial assistance will support an Adventist teacher’s effort to assist the Deaf community. A Seventh-day Adventist schoolteacher in Australia has been awarded the Adventist Accessibility Scholarship (AAS) for her dedication to enhancing accessibility within the church and community. Jenaya Lewis, a teacher at Noosa Christian College […]