October 2023

Listen to this Article Charlotte Bergslien, @TheSpectrumGirl who lives in Norway, is a late-diagnosed autistic woman whose journey to true self-discovery began at the age of 38. For most of her life, she navigated the world grappling with hidden challenges that seemed insurmountable. She describes it as follows: “it was like the rest of the […]

Listen to this Article Growing up in the 1990’s in Wales, United Kingdom, Daniel Jones displayed behavioural patterns that were an enigma to his parents. Despite seeking help from multiple doctors and therapists, they were unable to determine the cause. This lack of clarity led to years of challenges, which continued until he was 26

Listen to this Article Lindsay Murray, a vibrant 24-year-old, has embraced social media, using it as a platform to chronicle and share her personal odyssey through life. Her online platforms not only allow her to connect with a global audience but also serve as a platform to raise awareness about chronic illnesses and disabilities. From

Listen to this Article Fred J. Maahs, Jr. was invited to join Tourism for All’s trip to Portugal in March, 2023. This is the second part of his article about that trip. Find the first part in the Summer 2023 edition. We left Cabo da Roca to head to the Hotel Villa Batalha, situated in

Listen to this Article Miles Partnership is an American strategic marketing company focused on travel and tourism, from the point of view of visitors first. They use independent research to inform decisions, shape changes and drive improvements. Two of their executives, Kim Palmer and August Erickson, shared enlightening presentations at the 2023 TravelAbility Summit. Here’s

Listen to this Article Many of us would attest that going on a journey, whether a leap into the unknown or a familiar path, marks a significant milestone in life – a time for celebration and unfiltered joy. The power of travel is transformative and can shape our well-being by opening doors to enrichment, new

Listen to this Article There are a lot of disabled kids in our area. I know this because we see them in the waiting room at physical therapy and in the halls of the hospital. I know there are a lot of people using our orthotist and specialists because of the wait lists to be

Listen to this Article Two weeks before heading from Pennsylvania to California for Nephrotic Syndrome Camp, and what was to be an epic month-long trip up the west coast, my middle son ended up in the hospital. This isn’t as uncommon as I’d like it to be, but it was clear from the start that

Listen to this Article Paralympic gold medalist, corporate keynote speaker and life coach Who is Ryan? How would you describe yourself? Ryan is just someone who wants to maximize his life. I fell in love with sport and the freedom of mobility through a wheelchair and it’s taken me all over the world. I recognized

Saada Branker Listen to this Article   It’s a pleasure to be welcoming you to the Fall issue of Accessible Journeys. In fact, it’s incredible. As a writer and editor raised in Montreal and living in Toronto, I never considered myself a traveller until recently. Truth be told, I saw myself as someone living with