Wheel the World recently did a trip to highlight the accessibility of Costa Rica. If you are hesitant to travel, Costa Rica is a perfect place to start. Local partners of Wheel the World, Costa Rican Tourism Institute have implemented accessibility measures to ensure all travellers can experience the best of […]

Sharing your stories online is a powerful way to inspire others, to educate and showcase your abilities. Many individuals with disabilities may feel limited in the experiences they can have and places they can go. For this reason, in this article we are going to share four disability influencers who go

  Thomas Henley is an autistic 26-year-old with a deeply captivating and intricate life journey. He calls the picturesque North Yorkshire, England home and from this location, his experiences come to life. He is part of a close-knit family and the bonds they share offer him unwavering emotional support and provide

I’m a 23-year-old autistic/ADHDer who is just trying her best to survive really. I live near Toronto, Ontario and I make videos for social media. I act, teach dance and I’m an author. I also participate in plenty of hobbies and want to participate in more, but right now I like

  “I think my favourite thing about being a paralyzed athlete is that I’m breaking barriers and paving the way in sports, showing people with disabilities that it can be done and then reaching out to the non-disabled community to say, hey, you can come help us do this.” She’s not

  Q: What do you do about travel insurance? What do you need, and what’s covered, for a child with a disability? A: Domestically (in the U.S.), this shouldn’t be an issue. Even the most stringent of policies will cover emergencies out of state. Because policies differ, it would be wise to call

  Perhaps the most important part of any journey is finding your way. Just like maps are made by those who have gone before (or all knowing satellites – wouldn’t that be nice in special needs parenting?), we learn both where and how to go through the experiences of pioneers in

Amie Joe is the mother of this issue’s guest editor, Angela Lynn. We asked her to share advice from her own experiences travelling with a child with hearing loss. The following are snippets of her best tips and sage advice gleaned from her own years of experience.   1. Advance preparation Always

  The world is full of barriers for wheelchair users and the mobility disabled. Everywhere you look there are stairs, or rocks, or fallen trees, or curbs or potholes or something that keeps you from being able to easily navigate the world around you. The more we travel, however, the more

  How has your passion for travel enriched your life and broadened your perspective as a Deaf individual? When I took my first overseas trip to Oahu, it sparked my love for travel. I wanted more than what Phoenix, Arizona, had to offer. During that trip, I told my parents that