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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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Vacation Rental: Wheelchair Accessible Poconos Treetop Lakehouse
This beautifully furnished four-bedroom, three-bathroom home on a pristine lake has been thoughtfully designed for wheelchair users and features ADA accessible bathrooms and an elevator!
Big Changes at Southwest Make It Like Every Other Airline (Almost)
Checked baggage fees, seat selection fees and basic economy fares are coming to Southwest, undermining the carrier's value proposition.
News Roundup: Airport Unveils New Disabled Art Exhibit, Chicago's Wheelchair Taxi Contract and more
A round-up of accessible travel news from around the world, including stories related to aviation, ground transportation, inclusive arts and more.
Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Llamas, Going to Camp and the Airline Tracking My Movements
Meeting a furry world record holder, plus a big speaking engagement and thoughts on the airline surveilling my travels.
FLY Act Would Permit Parents and Caregivers to Accompany Disabled Passengers in Airports
The law would also permit caregivers who qualify for expedited security screening through TSA PreCheck to receive that status on a gate pass.
U.S. Airlines Sue to Block Disabled Passenger Protections and Training Requirements
An airline trade group has the Air Carrier Access Act in its sights, and hopes to overturn the civil rights of disabled flyers.
Join the Wheelchair Travel Group Trip to Spain
Bookings for the accessible group trip to Barcelona, Spain and the Catalonia region are now open to the Wheelchair Travel community.
Now Booking: September 2025 Wheelchair Travel Group Trip to Spain
Bookings for the accessible group trip to Barcelona, Spain and the Catalonia region are now open for paid subscribers.
Welcome to the New Wheelchair Travel Newsletter
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