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Champions of Change: Steve Nelson Takes Accessibility to New Heights

Steve Nelson smiles as he leans out of an airplane doorway, next to a sign that reads "Welcome Aboard."

These individuals and organizations are transforming the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries, breaking down barriers, and making travel accessible for all. Learn more about how these champions are going beyond advocating to create real change in the travel industry.

The AdvenChair and Wanderlust Tours logos appear side by side with a plus sign between them. Below them, separated by a line, is the word “AdvenTours,” representing their joint partnership.

This tourism and tech team-up takes wheelchair users beyond the pavement for inclusive exploration.

Amy Jukes smiles at the camera, wearing bold black and tortoiseshell-rimmed glasses. She has long, wavy blonde hair.

With two decades of leadership in accessibility and tourism, Amy Jukes will help TravelAbility expand inclusive travel initiatives and strategic partnerships.

Accessible travel takes center stage with a new streaming channel on Zeam, giving destinations and creators a powerful platform to share their stories.

Accessible travel takes center stage with a new streaming channel on Zeam, giving destinations and creators a powerful platform to share their stories.

The words “Shiftings & Shaftings” appear against a bold blue background with green and yellow accents, surrounded by playful arrows and icons symbolizing career moves and leadership changes in accessibility.

Big moves in accessibility: retirements, resignations, and new horizons.

A bold blue background features white text that reads: "Advice Line Q&A with Experts in Accessible Travel." Below the text are two yellow, silhouette-style corded phones, with their cords trailing inward toward the center.

Lesson 1: Accessibility isn’t about “them.” It’s about all of us.

Partnership with Becoming rentABLE creates inclusion in the short term rental space.

Tourism season has begun and both accessible destinations and disabled travelers are ready. Check out what Visit Richmond, Explore Prineville, and the National Park Service have done to prepare, then read about how our travelers kicked off the season.

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Ambassador Report: On the Road with Kristy Durso

Kristy Durso is sitting in her wheelchair on the beach, smiling over her shoulder with the beautiful turquoise ocean in the background.

Portland, Las Vegas, Lofland, San Antonio, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City – what has Kristy been up to?

Visit Mesa sets a new standard with its Accessibility Travel Guide—offering inclusive itineraries, sensory-friendly experiences, and barrier-free planning tools to inspire accessible travel for all.

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