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Listen to this Article As travel destinations learn about the advantages of environments and attractions being built with full inclusivity in mind, adventurer seekers have a growing number of opportunities to experience. Whether the adventures sought are simply breathing in the fresh air along a forested trail or catching a wave along the shoreline, accessible […]

Listen to this Article What is the CharleyWrap and who does it serve? The CharleyWrap is an easy, comfortable, cost-effective supportive device for those with low trunk strength and scoliosis. We invented it initially for our profoundly disabled daughter, Charley, because all other spinal braces offered to us were either difficult to use, incredibly expensive

Listen to this Article Can you tell us about the history of your organization? For 22 years, CRIS Adaptive has been dedicated to creating opportunities for outdoor recreation for individuals and groups who face physical, cognitive, intellectual, and sensory challenges and disabilities, regardless of other background factors such as age, identity, or socioeconomic factors. We

Listen to this Article The need for adventure seems to be innate in many individuals. Whether the goal is to fly high in a hot air balloon, hike the mountains, or try to ride an obstinate camel, adventures are exciting and fun. For those are differently abled or have mobility needs, fear not. So many

Listen to this Article Emma Dobson, the Invincible Woman on Wheels, is a 26-year-old wheelchair user, disability activist and blogger from Birmingham, England. She started blogging in 2017 at the suggestion of a friend she’d road tripped around Sicily with. The friend learned so much about what travel is like for a disabled person, she

Listen to this Article Carolyn AKA RVRebel Girl on YouTube After experiencing so many loved ones crossing over too soon before having the chance to reap the benefits of their hard work, Carolyn decided to retire early from her law enforcement career. She wanted to enjoy life and spend time with her son, daughter-in-law and

Listen to this Article At Mt. Fuji, Japan This 32-year-old wheelchair-using nomad has visited 40 countries so far. He runs the blog, Geordie Travels, where he writes about his experiences on the road, giving some details about accessibility in various locations around the globe. Anthony also runs the Facebook group, The World is Accessible. Although

Listen to this Article The founder of Champion Autism Network opens doors to families with autism “I wake up every day trying to figure out how to do better and serve more people living with autism. We’ve come so far, and I’m proud of the infrastructure we’ve created and the growth of our reach. Our

Listen to this Article How can we better serve people with disabilities (PWDs) as they travel? This question, and the conversations sparked, are at the heart of a partnership intent on propelling change in how we regard disabilities. One changemaker is the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management. With 3,000 students, it’s

Listen to this Article Q: What about physical therapy? We can’t miss weeks or months of PT. A: We’ve worked this out a few different ways. Our PT typically has built-in breaks. We do 12 weeks on, then at least four weeks off. That break in between can be a good time to travel, but