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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: Thanksgiving, D.C., and Portugal 2026
What's going on in the nation's capital? Plus a visit to Arlington National Cemetery and previewing an upcoming group trip to Portugal.
News Roundup: 49ers ADA Seating Woes and Wheelchair Weight Limits
A round-up of accessible travel news from around the world, including stories on new wheelchair weight limits, the power of all-terrain wheelchairs and accessible family travel.
Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Room at Moxy Athens City
The Moxy Athens City has wheelchair-friendly hotel rooms with roll-in showers, centrally located with convenient access to Metro lines M1 and M2.
Wheelchair Accessible Room at Hotel Indigo Barcelona Plaza Catalunya
This wheelchair accessible hotel in the heart of Barcelona has roll-in showers and is within walking distance of major attractions.
Despite DOT Rollbacks of Consumer Protections, Airline Wheelchair Damage is Still Covered
The Department of Transportation's pause on the December 2024 rule to improve access to air travel is disappointing, but it is not a disaster.
Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Fall Sniffles and the Eternal City
Shining a spotlight on accessible mobility in Rome, Italy, plus technologies that will make tourism more accessible to disabled travelers.
7 Innovative Accessibility Products from TravelAbility's 2025 InnovateAble Showcase
The showcase highlighted seven products designed to make travel, recreation and events more accessible to disabled people.
I Met Pope Leo XIV in Rome — Here’s How You Can Too
Disabled visitors to the Pope’s Wednesday General Audience in Vatican City have a unique opportunity to meet Pope Leo XIV.
Interview: Eugenio Patanè on Rome's Vision for Accessible Mobility
At the ITS World Congress, I spoke with the Deputy Mayor for Mobility of Rome, Italy about the future of accessible transport in the Eternal City.
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