Inclusive Recreation

By Barbara & Jim Twardowski The German tourism industry wants your business. The country is diligently working to make Germany a place where everyone can travel with ease and without barriers. Recognizing that people with disabilities and the aging population represent a huge untapped market, the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy launched a…

By Olivia Milliken, AccessibleGO The disability community has more than its fair share of horror stories when they embark on their vacations. But why? American travelers with disabilities spend US$17 billion annually, yet they are a frequent afterthought in the world of travel. accessibleGO is a travel platform that gives travelers with disabilities a voice.…

With Abilities Expo Los Angeles wrapping a few weeks ago and another one in LA already slated for February 5-7, 2016, let’s take a look at a few of the things this great city has to offer! When you find yourself in Los Angeles, California, you find yourself in one of the easiest places to…

By Cory Lee, CurbFreeWithCoryLee.com Of all the great cities in the world, New York City ranks king as a top travel destination. Everything from great food, engaging attractions, incredible history, and awesome entertainment waits for you in this traveler’s paradise. Following is a list of some of the top attractions that are wheelchair accessible. There are…

By Lisa Wells, Cure Medical Looking for an accessible getaway this Spring? Look no further. We’ve got a handy idea starter right here that you’ll love! For families with disabilities, one of the biggest concerns with travel is ensuring that your destination is wheelchair-friendly or accessible in other ways to accommodate your family’s needs.  We’ve tried…

By Cory Lee, CurbFreeWithCoryLee.com Australia is one of the world’s most sought after travel and vacation destinations. Oftentimes that is great for ambulatory people, but wheelchair users might be hesitant to visit if tourist spots are not easily accessible with a wheelchair. Fortunately, Australia is also one of the most wheelchair friendly places in the world.…

By Autumn Grant, Abilities Expo Ambassador Traveling for pleasure can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences. Sure, a mobility disability can often add a layer of complexity to this endeavor, but nothing insurmountable. A little planning on your part goes a long way towards making your adventure an enjoyable one. Often the most challenging…

By Tabassum Chagani, Travel for All I’ve flown all over the world, and it just so happens that I travel in a wheelchair. Air travel can be uncomfortable for many people—with or without a wheelchair, but maybe my tips can help! Be Prepared with an Air Travel Routine I like to arrive at the airport 90…

By Debra Kerper, Easy Access Travel/Cruise Planners Franchise Traveling always has the potential of being a frustrating, stressful situation as it encompasses many variables and unknowns. Add to this mix traveling with a disability and it can appear to be somewhat daunting. I am here to tell you that this need not be the case…

By Camilo Navarro, Wheel the World It was November 2014 when I visited Patagonia, the famous Torres del Paine National Park in the very last corner of the earth. There is a famous hiking circuit called the W trek, named like that because of the shape of a famous trail that you hike in five to…

By Kristy Lacroix, Wheelchair Escapes Where would you like to go? What would you like to do? The world is opening up to the wheelchair traveler and I am here to help your accessible travel dreams come true! See the World from your Wheelchair I am a Certified Accessible Travel Specialist with more than 24 years…

By Tabassum Chagani, Travel for All With or without a wheelchair, the best way to see a city is to take transit, get off in the heart of it, and wander around. I’ve lived in L.A., Atlanta and Pakistan—so I’m not afraid of big cities or traffic. However, here are a few things to keep…