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Paralympian shines light on accessibility issues in provincial parks

Written by Alex Brown, Prosperity Saskatchewan, Sep 25, 2024 Canadian Paralympic medalist Lisa Franks, outside an inaccessible “Camp-Easy” yurt in Blackstrap Provincial Park. (Submitted) Saskatchewan is filled with beautiful landscapes and bodies of water to explore and enjoy. But for those with a disability, it’s not always that simple. According to Statistics Canada’s 2021 Census, […]

I am not sure I would call this Wheelchair Accessible

New York Buffet Dinner Cruise Written by Chillie Falls, October 2, 2024 CLICK HERE to book the New York Buffet Dinner Cruise I arrived with my friend, Hot Air Tom, at Pier 61 for the New York Buffet Dinner Cruise on the Spirit of New York. Thankfully, we were plenty early despite a cab snafu. […]

Airplane Lavatory Tips for Wheelchair Users on Long Flights

Written by Ethan Goddard, September 24, 2024 What’s Ahead? Traveling by air can be challenging for wheelchair users, especially when it comes to using the airplane bathroom during long flights. Navigating the compact space of an airplane lavatory and transferring from a wheelchair to the toilet seat can be daunting tasks. However, with proper planning […]

Wheelchair accessible Washington DC: The Ultimate Guide

Written by Ethan Goddard, Wheel the World, August 9, 2024 What’s Ahead? Despite having constant access to the internet, accessibility information is still relatively inaccessible. Yes, there is a lot of irony in that fact, but this is something that is changing, albeit slowly. And we’re not just talking about transport, but also information on […]

The new Sydney Metro City Line – review

Written by Julie Jones, Have Wheelchair Will Travel, September 18, 2024 Braeden uses a mixture of car travel and public transport when he is out and about with his support workers. Public transport is his favourite way to get around Sydney because after a few years of avoiding it (thanks Covid) it’s a novelty. With […]

Spirit of Boston Dinner Cruise

Accessible Things To Do In Boston Written by Chillie Falls, September 22, 2024 Last night, Hot Air Tom and I traveled from Boston’s Intercontinental Hotel to sail on the Spirit of Boston Dinner Cruise. Unfortunately, the weather was awful with cold rain and wind. But we wrapped up and took off in the rain. The […]