Inclusion & Lifestyle Blog: Stories on Disability, Travel & Advocacy

Jesse Nichols: “pack your patience”
By Samantha Rayburn–Trubyk

AJ July 2024 /

I had the pleasure of interviewing my long-time friend Jesse Nichols in early May for this issue. Jesse, a seasoned traveller was born with a form of dwarfism called diastrophic dysplasia. Known for often saying “pack your patience,” by sharing his travel experience Jesse raises awareness and provides learning opportunities for […]

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Travel tips for a Little Person
By Samantha Rayburn–Trubyk

AJ July 2024 /

Travelling holds a special allure for many, offering the promise of exploration, adventure and unforgettable experiences. Yet, for individuals born with dwarfism, embarking on a journey can unveil a distinct set of challenges, barriers and opportunities which shape the way we experience the world. I have come up with a few

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A smiling woman with blonde hair, wearing a leopard print blouse, is pictured against a solid blue background. She is wearing a light-colored pendant necklace and small earrings. Her hair is styled with bangs sweeping to the side, and she has a cheerful and friendly expression.

Guest Editor’s Note

AJ July 2024 /

As the guest editor for the July edition of Accessible Journey’s magazine, I am honoured to delve into the crucial topic of accessibility within the travel industry, particularly focusing on the experiences of individuals with dwarfism. My son and I were born with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism. Prior

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A Family Trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania
By Olivia Novak

AJ July 2024 /

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with its rolling hills, charming towns, and rich cultural heritage, offers a peaceful yet exciting escape for families of all abilities. Beyond the breathtaking farmland vistas, the county boasts a variety of accessible attractions that cater to a range of interests. Lancaster County is proud to be an AbleVu Accessible Destination and

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A woman sitting on a green moped, wearing a navy blue coat and a beige scarf. She has short hair and is adjusting the handlebars, looking focused. The scene appears to be on a city street, with a blurred background featuring a parked car, buildings, and some greenery.

Do the Earth a Favour–Travel smarter

Travel and Lifestyle /

by Shana Jones You pull out into traffic behind a slow-moving car and duck around to the side, zig-zagging your way through screaming horns and blurred colours whipping past. Soon, you spot your destination and quickly swerve in front of a crowded tuk-tuk, barely grazing its front wheel and sparking the ire of the

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The image shows a small, rustic workshop with a sign on the roof that reads "CP Woodcraft" along with a phone number and a description of services, which include doors, windows, and more. The building has a corrugated metal roof and green, weathered wooden siding. There are some yellow flowers in front of the building, and various tools and materials are scattered around the entrance. The surrounding area includes some trees and a grassy lawn.

Sustainably Crafted

Travel and Lifestyle /

CP Woodcraft by Shana Jones It was 3am on that fateful morning in March of 2007 when Cheryl Powlett got the call: the building of Lashley & White, the furniture manufacturer where she worked as secretary and accountant, was on fire. She immediately called her brother and another employee who lived

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The image presents a breathtaking view of a lush tropical landscape, with dense greenery framing a distant coastline. The foreground is filled with silhouetted leaves and tree trunks, creating a natural window that reveals rolling hills leading to the ocean. The bright blue sky meets the horizon where the calm sea stretches out, dotted with faint waves. The scene captures the beauty of nature, combining vibrant vegetation with the tranquil view of the coastline in the distance.

Securing the nation’s breadbasket
By Shana Jones

Travel and Lifestyle /

East Coast View 400 years ago in the verdant northern countryside of Barbados lay an endless expanse of cane ground. The army of greenish-gold stalks stretched as far as the eye could see, standing defiantly against the blazing hot sun and resolutely in the drenching rain. Sugar cane was the

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A portrait of a smiling woman with shoulder-length blonde hair. She's wearing a white cardigan over a blouse adorned with a colorful floral pattern, predominantly in shades of blue, with hints of red and yellow. A maroon bag strap crosses over her left shoulder. The background is blurred but appears to be a sunny, verdant outdoor setting.

Blogger Spotlight Sharon Krischer

AJ April 2024 /

Sharon Krischer. Blog: TwitchyWoman.com Fifteen years ago, I received a Parkinson’s diagnosis. My journey began with a neurologist who offered minimal guidance. Feeling lost, I switched to University of California, Los Angeles’ (UCLA) movement disorders clinic, where I found a supportive doctor who gave me my diagnosis. At that time, I

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A woman sitting outdoors with a casual pose. She's wearing a blue tank top, light-wash denim jeans, and a white and blue baseball cap with the text "caption your content" on it. Her blonde hair is styled in loose waves, and she looks contemplative or relaxed. In the background, there's a tree and some shrubbery, indicating a park or a similar green space.

Authenticity, nature and silence. A redefinition of luxury travel

AJ April 2024 /

Elisa Richards The concept of luxury in travel is a deeply personal and subjective one, shaped by individual preferences and values. While some may find luxury in the trappings of wealth and extravagance, others derive fulfillment from the freedom to explore, connect and experience the world on their own terms.

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A blind lady stands smiling in the foreground, wearing sunglasses, a light purple top with a darker purple zip-up jacket, and dark pants. They hold a walking stick in one hand and give a thumbs-up with the other. Behind them, a majestic waterfall cascades down a rocky cliff amidst lush green vegetation. Sunlight filters through the tree leaves above, adding a bright, natural glow to the serene landscape.

Jessie, the blind, fearless solo traveller

AJ April 2024 /

Travelling as a blind individual may seem like a daunting task to many, but for Jessie Wang, it is an adventurous journey filled with unique experiences and valuable lessons. She was born with retinitis pigmentosa and by her mid-twenties, was only able to faintly see shapes and light, but no details.

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Jesse Nichols: “pack your patience”
By Samantha Rayburn–Trubyk

Travel tips for a Little Person
By Samantha Rayburn–Trubyk

Guest Editor’s Note

A Family Trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania
By Olivia Novak

Do the Earth a Favour–Travel smarter

Sustainably Crafted

Securing the nation’s breadbasket
By Shana Jones

Blogger Spotlight Sharon Krischer

Authenticity, nature and silence. A redefinition of luxury travel

Jessie, the blind, fearless solo traveller

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