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…
Kelvin, a paraplegic from Singapore, was paralyzed in an accident as a teenager. When he was new to being a wheelchair-user, his parents wanted him to stay at home. “I stayed at home, but when no one was around, I…
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…
“One of the most daunting tasks of traveling can be packing,” shares Scott Chesney, an avid traveler. https://youtu.be/oqVdhKf2uhA Once you know how much you’re able to pack, you can get an idea of what size suitcase you need and what…
Figuring out what questions you need to ask to figure out if a hotel room is accessible can be overwhelming, but have no fear! https://youtu.be/j_NQ6KtAnk8 “As a person traveling with a mobility disability, you have very specific needs and it’s…