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5 questions for author, Dawn Barclay (Travelling Different. Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse.): What inspired you to write this book? I’ve been writing about travel for around 30 years and I’m a firm believer that there’s a book for every problem in life. When I needed a book like
By Josh Basile, C4-5 Quadriplegic, Trial Attorney, Disability Rights Advocate, Community Relations Manager at accessible Traveling means just as much to me now as it did prior to my spinal cord injury that left me paralyzed below my shoulders. Simply put, I still want to travel. My power wheelchair has gone many places. I have traveled
As an autistic solo traveller, I have been to many of our earth’s most breathtaking sites. However, nowhere has been able to wow me like California. I fell in love the moment I arrived, and that feeling still hasn’t left me. In 2021 I returned to the US and called San Diego my home for a
“We made the impossible, possible.” If there’s one thing you should know about Camilo Navarro and Alvaro Silberstein, it’s that they’re two men on a mission to make the world accessible. The two lifelong friends are the co-founders of Wheel the World, a travel booking platform which offers accessible travel experiences around the world including things
The Barbados Council for the Disabled is on a quest to make the island accessible to all. Through its Fully Accessible Barbados (FAB) programme, this Organization is working with the private sector and government to create an inclusive, accessible island. Barbados is a favourite of tourists from around the world, and many of the accessible facilities
Fred Maahs, Jr. I grew up attending Catholic schools and spent many hours during my youth studying the Bible, the Holy Land, and the origins of my faith during religion class or in church. For me, Jerusalem and the birthplace of Christ were places that were held with absolute reverence. I never imagined that I
Many people traveling with disabilities often find it difficult to navigate their surroundings when they are in a different city, and being in an entirely unfamiliar country makes it doubly difficult. There are certain places they may not be able to access safely and precious vacation-time is wasted searching for what is accessible, resulting in frustration. Oftentimes, a
Martinique Access’ île is the information source for everything accessible on the Caribbean island of Martinique. Noël Cicalini the President, founded this organization in 2010. As a paraplegic, travel agent and tour guide, he and his team specializes in curating holidays for seniors and the disabled. His non-profit organization also assists with tourism site development and collaborates with
Metro Vancouver can boast of embracing accessibility, and rightly so. From one’s arrival at the Vancouver International Airport, with its universal design, fully accessible washrooms, a welcoming environment for certified service and guide dogs plus ready assistance from Green Coat volunteers, accessibility continue into and throughout its suburban cities. SkyTrain and Ferries are easy to navigate and
Facilities for people with mobility challenges in Japan are becoming more widespread as the country embraces accessibility. This is likely due in part to over 28% of their population being 65 years and above. Throughout the country, public toilets are wheelchair accessible, so too are the train stations, whose staff will provide help as needed. Adapted