Q: Do you find that most areas can handle a wheelchair, or is a stroller better? A: This depends on both terrain and independence. While it shouldn’t make any difference in accessible destinations, it’s much easier to find an all terrain stroller than a wheelchair that can handle rough surfaces. If you […]
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By Jennifer Allen For us, it began with a baby in a small clinic room at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. For most, it begins with an OBGYN discussing termination. For us, it ended in a Scandinavian style home on a hill in Budapest. For you, I hope it ends with this
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Nestled in the northeast of Italy, Friuli Venezia Giulia has spent years creating an inclusive, accessible destination for travelers from around the world, addressing a wide range of needs and interests. This is a region that offers everything, from the mountains to the sea, to an excellent wine region, ancient architecture
The Italian region you didn’t know,
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When the world suddenly went silent for Kellina Powell at the age of four, it didn’t put her life on pause. Instead, it turned up the volume on her determination. If anyone has the privilege of hearing her story, one quickly realizes that she isn’t here to tiptoe around expectations. From
Kellina Powell is smashing barriers.
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Lorry and her travel companion in Scotland with their new ‘friend’ Sometimes the best ideas arrive uninvited, slipping into the mind like a mischievous breeze, nudging a person toward an entirely new direction. This is what happened to Lorry Laby, founder of Senior Travel Buddies. Senior Travel Buddies was not built
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Amy Piper on top of Table Mountain The story of Amy Piper’s disability, started in her early 40s with ovarian cancer that led to multiple hernia surgeries, weakened muscles, and less stamina. It caused her to put off knee replacements too long, leaving her with knee damage from arthritis. Amy uses
Al Menting and his wife, Bonnie. The hum of an airport is like the symphony of the world on shuffle. Overhead announcements, hurried footsteps, the occasional bout of laughter from a group of vacation-bound travelers. For most people, it’s a process—check-in, security, boarding, takeoff, arrival. For those who require oxygen, however,
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By Marcia Frost Marcia has explored a variety of destinations that are welcoming, accessible, relaxing, rich in culture and unique experiences. From wellness retreats and cooking classes to wine tastings, sporting events and live music, each location offers its own special charm. For Marcia, the perfect trip is about finding the
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Whether you are using a wheelchair or a mobility scooter, traveling with power devices can be challenging. Follow these tips for a smoother trip. 1. Don’t leave transportation for last I was recently planning a trip. The destination had plenty of accessible attractions and hotels. I knew they had buses, Uber
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Marcia Frost and service dog, Teddy. Photo Credit: Brittany Lambright Guest Editor’s Note by Marcia Frost As excited as I am to be the guest editor of this spring issue of Accessible Journeys Magazine, it is also bittersweet. One of the stories that I was most interested in doing was on
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