Cory Lee, an avid traveler and wheelchair user has traveled to three different continents and explored countless cities throughout the world. If you are thinking of getting out of town for a while, you may want to follow Cory’s recommendations…
“What do I do for fun socially?—just about any thing and everything." https://youtu.be/6tllwOHE8vA Ginger has been a quadriplegic since the age of 44. Although she has lots of interests, travel is her way to get outdoors and be in nature. Whether…
All Maria wanted to do was take a shower, but that turned out to be more complicated than she realized. https://youtu.be/PddqVfjJyLE She asked for a shower bench to be delivered to her room, but found it left outside the door. “And…
Oftentimes getting to the airport can be a hassle, particularly if you are a wheelchair user. Options to consider when traveling to the airport in a wheelchair: Public Transportation: Public transportation is often a great choice for getting to the airport…
You’ve decided it’s time for a vacation. You’ve chosen your destination and the dates you want to travel. Now it’s time to book your flight. What to keep in mind for wheelchair users booking a flight: 1. Allow Plenty…
Being a wheelchair user doesn’t have to hold you back from traveling the globe. But you will have to do some extra planning to help make your trip go smoothly. 5 great travel tips from veteran traveler and power…
Kelvin, a paraplegic in Singapore, avoids overcrowded lifts by taking the escalator. https://youtu.be/PvzDlYqv4XE The steps on the escalators are generally very big which isn’t a problem for him. Kelvin balances himself on the big steps by wedging his wheels at…
Even without a curb cut, some curbs are short enough to jump or bump over, but some are too high even for that! https://youtu.be/yOLVlpe3qM0 Erik, a paraplegic, figured out a way to make use of his environment to get over these…
The idea of hailing a taxi and riding public transport from a wheelchair can be daunting, but Frank, a paraplegic from Philadelphia, gives some great insights on what to expect if you’re out on your own. https://youtu.be/msNlV_6ySEQ Hailing a taxi…
Sabine "Bean" Wagner from Germany traveled around the world in her wheelchair. "It's always been a life dream," Bean shared. "I always wanted to do something like that." Paying for such an adventure was no easy feat, but Bean had a…