Q: How can you save money as a family traveling with a disability? A: Finances are often a much greater barrier than accessibility. There are several free trip programs for people with disabilities, but most of them involve grants and applications and can only be used once. This could be a great […]
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When I entered the world of disability through my infant son, the journey forward felt full of unscalable obstacles. Even when he was small enough to ride in a stroller, I began to analyze every outing for what we would and wouldn’t be able to do as he grew into a
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Cruising isn’t complicated, not when you’ve got someone like Spencer Blomquist cutting through the confusion. He knows this world like the back of his joystick. As a wheelchair user who’s clocked 36 cruises, worked in accessible tech, and now arranges life-changing trips for others with Expedia Cruises, Spencer has advice that
San Francisco is a magical place to live. This is the city of charming Victorians, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Golden State Warriors, amazing cuisine from around the world, fog, redwoods, the gateway to the wine country, and on the fabled Pacific Coast Highway. In addition, not many people may know
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If you’re looking for sunshine, Greater Fort Lauderdale awaits with a big welcome. This South Florida favourite is packed with adventure, and yes, that includes adventure for travellers with disabilities. Whether you use a wheelchair, mobility aid, have sensory needs, or other invisible disabilities, this sunshine-soaked spot has you covered. Let’s
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Melissa Lyon, B.Ed., M.Ed., is a young adult who has cerebral palsy and epilepsy. She walks without assistance, but tires easily, has balance issues, and her lack of depth perception can cause her to trip. She also has a sensory processing disorder that causes her to be hypersensitive to sound, especially
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Welcome to my first blog post! Let’s get this part out of the way first: why I am here. I had a major stroke I had when I was a baby and my brain’s wiring is different. The medical community will say I have permanent damage because of that stroke — I have two big
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