September 2026 TravelAbility Insider

This TravelAbility Insider is brought to you by Destination Ann Arbor

Sponsored by Destination Ann Arbor, shown across laptop, phone, and tablet screens displaying their accessible travel guide page.

Three things we love about this page:

Linked to Wheel the World for guaranteed accessibility and personalized matching
Variety of accessible itineraries
Detailed transportation information for getting there and around

Champion of Change: How Mammoth Lakes Partnered with Access Mammoth to Create a Destination for All

Four climbers wearing helmets and harnesses talk and laugh at the base of a granite cliff in Mammoth Lakes. One climber wears a prosthetic leg.

A tight knit community and a willingness to step outside of their comfort zone has made Mammoth Lakes a one-of-a-kind inclusive destination.

New at the TravelAbility Summit: The Grant Lab

TravelAbility Tampa 2026 event graphic, "The Power of Accessible Travel," 8th Annual TravelAbility Summit, November 9–11, 2026, Hilton Tampa Downtown, over an aerial photo of the Tampa skyline at sunset with the Hillsborough River and bridges in the foreground.

Bringing together grant funders, writers, economic development leaders, AI experts, and past recipients together to help turn accessibility ideas into funded projects.

Philip Foster Farm Improved Accessibility for Visitors

A costumed docent in period pioneer dress stands near the entrance of a historic log building, speaking with a visitor who uses a power wheelchair, on a gravel path beside blooming rose bushes at Philip Foster Farm.

Meet the Oregon Farm that’s Plowing a New Path for Accessible Travel

Visit Fort Wayne’s Accessibility Maps Let You Know Before You Go

Fort Wayne Zoo accessibility map with a color-coded legend for ADA ramps, restrooms, seating, wide aisles, and elevators, plus icon symbols marking sensory features like loud noises, strong smells, and quiet areas throughout the park layout.

Frictionless Travel: Fort Wayne Maps Out True Venue Accessibility

Innovation of the Month: Freedom Trax

Two men in manual wheelchairs fitted with Freedom Trax motorized tracks fist bump on a dirt trail with mountains in the background, demonstrating the off-road attachment in use on rugged terrain.

Off-Roading Unlocked: The Device Turning Wheelchairs into All-Terrain Vehicles

From TravelAbility Summit 7.0: Preparing for the Silver Tsunami of Aging Travelers

Three women smile at an AARP-branded conference table displaying travel giveaways, a globe, and welcome signage for the "Wanderlust Adventure" activity at the TravelAbility Summit.

Future-Proof Your Destination for the Boomer Travel Boom

6 New Industry-Specific Playbooks. One Major Accessibility Upgrade

Six branded Accessibility Playbook covers from TravelAbility, covering destinations, restaurants, meetings, accommodations, airports, and attractions.

Released today, the 2026–2027 Accessibility Playbook is bigger and more practical than ever, with industry-specific guidance to help destinations, businesses, and travel organizations prepare for the growing needs of Baby Boomers, disabled travelers, and families.

Lived Experience: Learn Through Real Travels of Disabled Content Creators with Ardra Shephard

Ardra Shephard, wearing a denim jacket and sunglasses, smiles while using a white rollator walker on a paved path beside a grassy hillside and city skyline.

Unfiltered Insights: Navigating the World with MS and Style

One for the Books: The Disabled Hiker’s Guides

Book cover for "The Disabled Hiker's Guide to Northern California" showing a wide, accessible wooden boardwalk trail winding through a grove of towering redwood trees.

Beyond Accessibility: The New Gold Standard for Trail Guides

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