“I think my favourite thing about being a paralyzed athlete is that I’m breaking barriers and paving the way in sports, showing people with disabilities that it can be done and then reaching out to the non-disabled community to say, hey, you can come help us do this.” She’s not […]

  Q: What do you do about travel insurance? What do you need, and what’s covered, for a child with a disability? A: Domestically (in the U.S.), this shouldn’t be an issue. Even the most stringent of policies will cover emergencies out of state. Because policies differ, it would be wise to call

  Perhaps the most important part of any journey is finding your way. Just like maps are made by those who have gone before (or all knowing satellites – wouldn’t that be nice in special needs parenting?), we learn both where and how to go through the experiences of pioneers in

Amie Joe is the mother of this issue’s guest editor, Angela Lynn. We asked her to share advice from her own experiences travelling with a child with hearing loss. The following are snippets of her best tips and sage advice gleaned from her own years of experience.   1. Advance preparation Always

  The world is full of barriers for wheelchair users and the mobility disabled. Everywhere you look there are stairs, or rocks, or fallen trees, or curbs or potholes or something that keeps you from being able to easily navigate the world around you. The more we travel, however, the more

  How has your passion for travel enriched your life and broadened your perspective as a Deaf individual? When I took my first overseas trip to Oahu, it sparked my love for travel. I wanted more than what Phoenix, Arizona, had to offer. During that trip, I told my parents that

I’m thrilled to shine a spotlight on a remarkable individual whose journey embodies the very essence of inspiration. Ms. Yashaira “Yash” Romilus, a DeafBlind Latina traveller, has embarked on extraordinary journeys that have taken her across 31 U.S. states and to countries as diverse as Mexico, Honduras, Canada, Puerto Rico, Jamaica,

    Mrs. Sariaj Ibrahim is a remarkable Deaf woman who travels the world to empower and uplift Deaf communities. She’s married with three grown sons and is also a proud grandmother of two. With over 30 years of dedicated involvement, she now plays a pivotal role at the Negeri Sembilan

Cheyenna is a Deaf influencer and young mom. Born Deaf to a Deaf family, she was raised in Washington State and moved to British Columbia, Canada a few years ago. She has been a social media influencer since 15 years old, first starting on that journey with a friend on YouTube.

Travelling is a passion that transcends boundaries, bringing people from different backgrounds and abilities together to explore the world’s wonders. For one adventurous traveller from Kenya, the journey is not just about visiting new destinations but also about breaking barriers and inspiring others. Guest Editor Angela Lynn spoke with Videliz Njoki,