AJ April 2025

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Tidbits April 15 2025

Listen to this Article Butt in the Chair: How disability changed my writing habits BLM Recreation sites available to all: Exploring accessibility on California’s public lands Capacity building program: Addressing accessibility Five years of remote work changed workplace accessibility. Employees with disabilities will feel its loss. NJ organization helping anyone with disability find work, build […]

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A smiling woman wearing a red parka and life jacket sits on a small boat in a calm, icy body of water surrounded by snow-covered mountains under a bright blue sky. She is pointing up toward the sun, which is shining brightly above the horizon, creating a beautiful and serene reflection on the water.

Melisa Ozerska:
Think Deaf people can’t travel the world solo?
Think again!

Antarctica 🇦🇶 – Sunny, silent, and surrounded by endless icebergs… a breathtaking moment of pure magic! Listen to this Article Melisa Ozerska is a globe-trotter, storyteller, advocate, and a full-on adventure lover who’s been stamping her passport with purpose. As a proud Deaf traveller from Estonia, Melisa has roamed far and wide, from bustling cities

Melisa Ozerska:
Think Deaf people can’t travel the world solo?
Think again!
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A man in a blue shirt and cap sits in a chair, overlooking a vibrant beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky in the background.

Stuck at Sea:
The lightbulb moment that inspired
a mission for accessible travel

Mike Clapper on vacation Listen to this Article Mike Clapper Founder & CEO, Able2Global mike@able2global.comhttps://www.facebook.com/mjclapper/https://www.instagram.com/michaeljclapper/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeclapper/  Have you ever had a dream that suddenly turned into a nightmare?  I want you to join me in an exercise. Close your eyes and picture waking up to a beautiful Icelandic landscape. What does it look like? What does

Stuck at Sea:
The lightbulb moment that inspired
a mission for accessible travel
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A person in a wheelchair relaxes outdoors with headphones on, against a backdrop of clear blue sky and modern architecture.

5 cruise tips every wheelchair user should know

By Mike Clapper, Able2Global Listen to this Article Don’t Get Caught Without Power Bring your own extension cord (without a surge protector — most cruise lines won’t allow them) to help reach tricky outlets. And double-check the ship’s voltage before you plug in. Some ships use European voltage, which could fry your power chair charger if you’re not

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A woman in a black dress sits in a wheelchair, displaying a serene expression in a well-lit indoor setting with stylish decor.

Tarryn Tomlinson demonstrates the power of purpose on her Mt. Kilimanjaro climb

Listen to this Article What was the moment that sparked your decision to climb Kilimanjaro, and how did that “aha!” moment help you see new possibilities?It took two years of persistence from the owner of an adaptive sports foundation before I finally said yes to climbing Kilimanjaro. I never saw myself as a sports person,

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