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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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5 Shower and Commode Chairs for Travel or Home Use
Traveling with a shower chair of your own makes planning for accessibility easier, and overcomes the inconsistent design of hotel bathrooms.

Compensation Clinic: Airline Denied Preboarding and Left Wheelchair in Rain
The Compensation Clinic is a blog series focused on the issues disabled travelers face, how they are resolved and what compensation is provided.

Review: My First-Ever Flight on Allegiant Air
The nonstop flight from Knoxville to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport was too convenient to pass up, despite my earlier concerns with Allegiant Air.

Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Stevie's Introduction
Stevie brings a heartfelt family lens to Wheelchair Travel. As a mom and advocate, she will discuss navigating accessibility, embracing connection and pushing for a more inclusive travel world.

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.
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