Early in 2023, eight Oregon destination management organizations (DMOs), received grants to partner with Wheel the World. The goal of the venture is to make the Oregon Coast and its activities even more accessible to travelers with disabilities. And that’s saying a lot. Long the envy of other areas, Oregon is

Aside from walking the dog around the block, my idea of outdoor activity might stretch to a walk along the Seawall, or through the well-marked trails of Pacific Spirit Park. As for sports, I do cycle a lot—those two wheels being the only ones I have. So when Guest Editor Cory

CREDIT: Paula Nardini, Pexels The information sourced daily on Google Maps appears through a layered, global system of collaboration and dedication. We asked Kevin Reece, Director of Product, Google Maps about the intention and approach to increasing accessibility for all through initiatives such as Local Guides and more.   Q1: What’s Google

Ermes Tuon, a mobility advocate who lives in Treviso, Italy tells a story about his determination to help rebuild a part of his country that was destroyed by an earthquake in 2016. The world remembers what happened then—the loss of lives, and the scope of devastation relayed by the footage and

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

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

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

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