By Alexander Neyer and Stefanie Brotzer From the very first moment, I was filled with excitement as we set off for Ecuador and the Galapagos. Traveling as a wheelchair user always brings its own set of challenges, but I was determined to make the most of every experience—and I’m so glad […]

As summer approaches, Penticton is rolling out the welcome mat for visitors and residents with accessibility needs—literally. The city’s ongoing efforts to create an inclusive, barrier-free environment are on full display, with new upgrades making it easier than ever for everyone to enjoy the beauty of the Okanagan. Summer Fun for

Click here to read the digital brochure About the Oregon Coast Welcome to The People’s Coast! 363 miles (584 km) of public coastline to share, and they want to ensure everyone traveling the Oregon Coast has access to their spectacular beaches, forested trails, scenic waterways, and charming communities. They invite you to sample the best

By Marcia Frost Atlanta, Georgia, is a city filled with activity, but the best place to start is with Centennial Olympic Park. This was the center of the 1996 Olympics and Atlanta did it right with this dedication to the 100th anniversary of the games. The park is in the center of

Buy clothing with zippers so you don’t have to worry about things falling out of your pocket or getting pickpocketed. I made sure every item of apparel I brought with me had a pocket that zipped up, and it made the adventure less stressful. Put air tags in personal belongings along with your

https://myautismmind.com If you want to push yourself and see the world, meet new people, enjoy new experiences, you will inevitably face the problem of how should you manage your autism. I have travelled on three big international trips: one to Iceland, another to the United Kingdom, and just recently I returned

On the surface, the Weesners look like a typical American family caught up in the swirl of daily life with their daughter. But look closer, and you’ll find a family quietly rewriting the rules of what parenting, disability, and public life can look like. For the Weesner family, life is a

When I was 16, I stopped riding bicycles. Not intentionally. As a suburban teen, eager to explore the city, I got distracted by the thrill of public transit. I might have ridden again, but my juvenile rheumatoid arthritis had other plans. Flare-ups turned into persistent, rotating inflammation, pain, and stiffness in almost

Living with a disability demands constant adaptation. You have to navigate a world built for bodies and minds unlike yours. Long-term travel—whether for work, family, or adventure—amps up these difficulties. Accessible lodging remains scarce. Temporary rentals rarely meet specific needs. Traditional homes require costly, time-consuming modifications. Each journey risks stress, discomfort,

Iceland Fall When you’re a wheelchair user, travel doesn’t begin at the airport. It begins with numerous phone calls, hotel photos, back-and-forth emails about grab bars, bed heights and “no really, is that bathroom actually accessible?” It’s exhausting, but Marjorie Aunos does it anyway. The car accident happened when her son Thomas was