In the midst of his European vacation, Joseph Visaggi, took a quick video of his wheelchair-accessible ferry ride from Germany to Denmark followed by a few words on accessibility once he arrived at his destination. https://youtu.be/1hoPfxdVmqw While sitting on the…
If you’ve ever wanted to take in the picturesque views of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the eastern United States, Joseph Visaggi highly recommends making the trip. “It’s really amazing,” he says in his video showing not only the beautiful landscape,…
When Rebecca Sanchez and her family began planning a summer trip to San Antonio, Texas they knew they to research their options for accessible destinations. In the past, they had stayed in hotels that were advertised as “accessible” only to discover that the…
Martyn Sibley is encouraging wheelchair users to travel the globe. Here are 4 tips for wheelchair traveling: 1. Destination First: Martyn’s first independent trip was to Australia. And before that, his parents traveled with him to Disney World in Florida. Martyn…
If you’re planning a trip to southern France, then you’ll want to be sure to visit Bordeaux. Srin Madipalli shares his spontaneous excursion to the picturesque city along with the pros and cons of getting around via wheelchair. “Despite being an…
Planning a vacation is always the first step to making any getaway a successful one. When you’re a wheelchair user, planning usually requires more up-front time, but the effort will be worth it. Jeremy Cooper from Enable Holidays compiled a…
Aimee Hoffmann has a deep connection with Switzerland. It’s where she married her husband, Daniel, and it’s a place she and her family visit 1-2 times per year. “Over the years, I feel like I’ve experienced this city [Bern]…
No matter what city you travel to, you’re likely going to find a wide range of accessible venues within your destination city. That’s just what Srin Madipalli did when he traveled to Tokyo, Japan. “As a traveler from the…
Need your own set of wheels when you’re traveling? https://youtu.be/Iwl41k6R3T8 If you need hand controls or other modifications, there are important questions you need to ask. “Most rental car companies have hand controls that can be installed into practically any…
“Japan is a great place for accessibility,” says Josh Grisdale who has made Japan his home for almost a decade. Josh has cerebral palsy and has used a power wheelchair since the age of three. He runs a website called Accessible…