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Ongoing accessibility is essential even after a website goes live
By Oren Divon

By Oren Divon, CMO at Pluro web accessibility pluro.ai Listen to this Article In today’s digital age, web accessibility has become a critical aspect of website development and maintenance. Ensuring that all users, regardless of their disabilities, can access and navigate websites is not just a legal obligation but a moral imperative. However, a common […]

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A man in a wheelchair is speaking at a podium on a stage. He is dressed in a navy blazer, white shirt, and khaki pants. The man has short dark hair and a beard. The stage is well-lit, and a large projection of him is visible in the background. The environment appears to be a formal event or conference, as indicated by the setup and his attire. The podium has a microphone, and the man seems to be engaging with the audience.

Leo Samarelli: The boxing champion who turned tragedy into triumph

AfA August 2024 / Jordie

Listen to this Article Boxing is a tale as old as time but what if I told you the most compelling boxer wasn’t found under bright arena lights, but in the heart of a small Italian gym, driven not by glory but by the sheer will to survive and inspire? Meet Leo, a man whose

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A smiling mother and her son are posing in front of the iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge in Florence, Italy. The son, wearing a dark grey t-shirt with colorful Marvel characters, has his arm around his mother, who is wearing a maroon tank top with a large Mickey Mouse graphic. They both have sunglasses on and are standing on a cobblestone path with the historic bridge and its colorful buildings over the river in the background. The sky is clear with some scattered clouds, indicating a sunny day.

Empowering travel: Navigating accessibility and advocacy for individuals with Dwarfism
By Samantha Rayburn–Trubyk

AJ July 2024 / Jordie

Empowering travel: Navigating accessibility and advocacy for individuals with Dwarfism
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Welcome to another vantage point

Uncategorized / Jordie

Pushing through discomfort, finding ways around barriers and establishing new norms is something that the AJ community does all the time, and without a lot of complaint. So, even though life can be difficult at times, it’s always made easier, and better by our contributors. This issue provides the vantage point of travel for Little

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Monica Gärtner, Founder, The Canadian Assisted Travel Society

AJ July 2024 / Jordie

Monica Gartner, Medical Recipient in Coast Mental Health’s Courage To Come Back Awards Listen to this Article From the day she was born, Monica Gärtner has faced challenges most could not imagine. She has a very rare bone disease called Osteogenesis Imperfecta, causing her bones to break easily. As a result, she has had over

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A woman wearing a white hat, a pink long-sleeve shirt, and floral-patterned leggings is crouching down and smiling at the camera while feeding lettuce to a kangaroo. The scene is set outdoors on a sunny day, with wooden furniture and a large tree visible in the background.

Exploring the World in 360 Degrees: My Journey as a Deaf Travel Content Creator and Blogger
By Lily Yu

AJ July 2024 / Jordie

Lily at Zoo to You, Paso Robles, California [Click here to read the digital magazine version of Lily’s conversation with Angela Lynn] Listen to this Article Hello, I’m Lily Yu, a Deaf Travel Content Creator and Blogger based in Riverside, California, USA. As a first-generation Asian American, I proudly embrace my cultural heritage. My parents,

Exploring the World in 360 Degrees: My Journey as a Deaf Travel Content Creator and Blogger
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A smiling woman with shoulder-length blonde hair is standing against a light blue and purple background. She is wearing a royal blue dress with cold-shoulder sleeves and a sweetheart neckline. She has a black strap across her body and is wearing a delicate necklace.

Aimee’s tips for travelling with a guide dog
By Aimee Huxley

AJ July 2024 / Jordie

Listen to this Article I am Aimee Huxley, a keen disability advocate and content creator, living with visual impairment and PTSD. In December 2023, I decided to unmask on social media after living 3 years of my life downplaying and trying to hide my disabilities. My goal in doing so, was to empower and support

Aimee’s tips for travelling with a guide dog
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A woman with long, light brown hair and glasses is smiling while taking a selfie. She is standing on a high viewpoint overlooking a cityscape with a river running through it. The city has many buildings with red rooftops and historic architecture, including a prominent parliament building and a church. The scene is bright and clear, suggesting it is daytime with good weather. Trees and greenery are visible in the foreground, and the distant skyline is hazy but visible under a blue sky.

Plenty of Sunshine Travel shares cruising insights
By Kathleen Penner CTA

AJ July 2024 / Jordie

Listen to this Article PART 1 Cruising is an excellent vacation option for individuals with limited mobility for several reasons: Attentive Staﬀ: Cruise ships have staﬀ available around the clock to assist passengers. This ensures that help is always nearby when needed. Accessibility Features: Modern cruise ships are equipped with many accessibility features. These include

Plenty of Sunshine Travel shares cruising insights
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The image depicts a scenic view of a mountainous landscape. In the foreground, there is a round wooden hot tub with a chimney, partially covered by a closed patio umbrella. The middle ground features a lush forest of evergreen trees, which transitions into a vast green meadow. In the background, rugged mountains rise under a partly cloudy sky, creating a picturesque and tranquil outdoor setting.

Cameron Ridge Bungalows: A remote paradise

AJ July 2024 / Jordie

Listen to this Article Nestled along the historic Gold Rush Trail in British Columbia, Canada, between Likely and Wells/Barkerville, Cameron Ridge Bungalows offers a serene escape for travellers of all abilities. While wheelchair accessibility is still in progress with an ADA compliant Black Bear Cabin under construction, the site is an idyllic haven for guests

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A woman in a wheelchair is on a wooden boardwalk surrounded by lush, green rainforest. She is wearing a light green T-shirt, blue pants, and white sneakers. She has dark hair and is smiling at the camera. The scene is serene, with dense foliage and trees in the background, indicating a natural and peaceful environment.

Chasing a dream in the jungles of Borneo
By Jan Bonville

AJ July 2024 / Jordie

Danum Valley Listen to this Article I dream of nature and wilderness travel: rainforests, ocean, savannah, falling asleep to jungle sounds at night and birdsong early in the morning. I have progressive multiple sclerosis with significant decline in physical ability. But while my abilities have changed my travel dreams have not. I stubbornly hold on

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Ongoing accessibility is essential even after a website goes live
By Oren Divon

Leo Samarelli: The boxing champion who turned tragedy into triumph

Empowering travel: Navigating accessibility and advocacy for individuals with Dwarfism
By Samantha Rayburn–Trubyk

Welcome to another vantage point

Monica Gärtner, Founder, The Canadian Assisted Travel Society

Exploring the World in 360 Degrees: My Journey as a Deaf Travel Content Creator and Blogger
By Lily Yu

Aimee’s tips for travelling with a guide dog
By Aimee Huxley

Plenty of Sunshine Travel shares cruising insights
By Kathleen Penner CTA

Cameron Ridge Bungalows: A remote paradise

Chasing a dream in the jungles of Borneo
By Jan Bonville

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