Written by by Vijay Govindarajan, Kinya Seto, Tojin T. Eapen and Christine Moorman, February 9, 2026 Innovations created for users with accessibility needs can be amplified to unlock universal value. This process, “design amplification,” begins with products designed for people with physical disabilities such as vision, hearing, motor, or…more In 2003, when plumbing fixtures industry veteran Rob Buete first encountered […]
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Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide — Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic (2026)
Written by Chillie Falls, AccessAdventure.net, February 15, 2026 Puerto Plata, on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, is a vibrant Caribbean destination known for sunny beaches, historic charm, and lush mountain backdrops. For wheelchair users, a visit here can be both rewarding and manageable with the right planning. While accessibility isn’t yet universal across […]
Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Accessible Australia, “Man Overboard!” and Climbing a Bridge
Brisbane’s wheelchair accessible bridge climb is a world-first, and Sydney shines on the first Wheelchair Travel Group Trip Down Under. Written by John Morris, WheelchairTravel.org, February 12, 2026 Hey, everyone! Last week, I traveled from the United States to Australia to prepare for the first-ever Wheelchair Travel Group Trip in Australia (which is now underway!). […]
Love is in the Air
Written by Julie Jones, Have Wheelchair Will Travel, February 2026 Love is definitely in the air in our city this month Visitors are flocking into Sydney from near and far to celebrate the 48th annual Mardi Gras festival, plus couples are booking up restaurants for Valentine’s Day and families are making the most of the last […]
Seniors with disabilities not asking for help
Written by Paula Spann KFF, for Michigan Health Watch, December 2025 In her house in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Barbara Meade said, “there are walkers and wheelchairs and oxygen and cannulas all over the place.” Barbara, 82, has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, so a portable oxygen tank accompanies her everywhere. Spinal stenosis limits her mobility, necessitating the […]
How Taking an Accessible Reset Trip Can Recharge Your Mind and Body
Written by Andrea Needham, Eldersday.org, January 29, 2026 For travelers with disabilities, burnout and exhaustion often come from carrying two full loads at once: everyday stress and the constant work of making life accessible. Even the idea of a break can feel like another project when accessible travel challenges include unclear information, extra costs, and […]