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Follow along as I travel the world with one hand, a passport and my power wheelchair, advocating for improved accessibility and sharing tips to guide your travels.
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Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Acropolis of Athens and a Hotel Prison
An unexpected opening means you can still join the September trip to Greece, plus highlights from the June group tour.
Next-Generation Aisle Chair is Ready for the Skies
Airchair II has more than an updated design — it brings new safety and comfort features that meet USDOT requirements.
News Roundup: Hotel Guest Stuck on 4th Floor and Airline Must Dispatch Accessible Jets
A round-up of accessible travel news from around the world, including stories on a court ruling, public transit and an immigrant's view of accessibility in America.
Accessible Kayaking, Nuremberg and a Sold Out Tour
Accessible paddling in Tennessee, plus a brand new destination guide and high demand for accessible group trips.
Now Booking: December 2025 Wheelchair Travel Group Trip to Morocco
Pack your bags! Bookings for the wheelchair accessible group trip to Morocco are now open for paid subscribers.
Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Grandpa, Baltimore Problems and the Next Group Trip
Stories from the road including a soaked wheelchair, reconnecting with family and a preview of the next Wheelchair Travel Group Trip!
Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: My Home in Greek Macedonia and the American Pope
Reflections on a memorable Wheelchair Travel Group Trip to Greece, major news from the Eternal City and what's on the horizon.
How a Dutch Airline and Deutsche Bahn Broke Us
Traveling abroad as a family is not for the faint of heart, and it's especially difficult when faced with the European mindset on in(dependence).
Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: The Future of Air Travel, Joy and Sadness
Key accessibility stories from a major aviation expo, an Easter trip to Tennessee, and what's ahead as I prepare for Greece.
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