(1.) To the people with disabilities: When travelling, never lose your voice but don’t be too loud either. To the able-bodied: listen and learn. Travel is about learning and discovery. (2.) Never check your shower chair. Take it with you in your carry-on. (3.) Don’t be afraid to self-advocate! (4.) Be […]
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Torsten Gross Welcome to the adaptive sports edition of Accessible Journeys. As someone who frequently tests the limits of their life insurance policy, it feels fitting to share my personal experiences with you. That said, I must admit I was initially hesitant to accept the role of guest editor. Why? Because
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By Jan Bonville Adventure connotes exotic locales and extreme feats. Some of the people featured in this issue do all that, and more. More, because their exploits are in face of tremendous challenge due to disability. But then, our community is all about redefining the narrative on disability. This issue epitomizes
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How do we choose holiday locations that have meaning beyond a romance novel on the beach? When it comes to vacation planning, sometimes relaxation in the sun and escaping deep into the pages of your book with an occasional nap is the best plan. Some travelers might prefer an adrenaline rush
The purpose of travel
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Eye of hurricane from space. One day I decided to change my laundry detergent. Hardly worth a mention, yet it was. The ad for Tru Earth’s zero-waste detergent strips caught my undivided attention and my one-year subscription. Leading up to that moment, I shrank from the task of saving the planet.
Saving Our Planet Takes Live Action
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