Written by Biwa Kwan, SBS News, January 23, 2024 An 11-year-old Australian boy is hoping to be the first ball kid who uses a wheelchair at a major tennis tournament – due to a pilot program. It’s a development being welcomed by grassroots organizations promoting the participation of athletes with a disability. At the age […]
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Travel Australia Archives - Page 11 of 12 - Access Adventure
Cruise reporting, practical access guidance, reader questions, and firsthand notes for traveling with confidence.
The Marathon to Make the World Accessible for Those With Disabilities
Written by Alvaro Silberstein for Wheel The World, December 8, 2023 Since I was a little boy, I had dreamed of entrepreneurship, inspired by the trajectory of my grandparents, parents, and siblings. At the age of 18, my whole life became entrepreneurial in and of itself. I had a car accident that left me quadriplegic, […]
Around The World With A Wheelchair
Written by Marlena Katene for Wheel The World, August 10, 2022 Getting around the world with a wheelchair is a unique experience and sometimes not for the faint of heart – but it’s worth it! Most of us know what does and does not work in our local communities, and travelling throws that all up […]
2023 Accessible Travel Year in Review: Top 10 Trips to Remember
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 […]
I have a disability, but that won’t stop me living life to the fullest
“If you have a child with a disability, just bring them up as an average person, and instill them with the belief that their disability isn’t their whole identity.” Written by Joel Erikson for the Courier Mail, December 1, 2023 Gretta Serov has experienced more adversity in her first 32 years than most people do […]
Planning an International Adventure as a Complete C6, Quadriplegic
Written by Collaborator for Wheel The World With proper planning, research, and time, any wheelchair user should be rest assured you can have a magical trip. You just need to stay a few steps ahead of the game by pre-planning your travels. This article is written by Ali Ingersoll – a C6 Quadriplegic who doesn’t […]