September 2025 Around the Web

Vrbo’s New Accessibility Partnership Opens Doors to Everyone

A family gathers around a dining table for a meal, with a child in a wheelchair drinking from a cup while other family members, including children and adults, share food and conversation in a bright, welcoming home setting.

We sat down with Lorraine Woodward, CEO and founder of Becoming rentABLE, to discuss the growing importance of accessibility in the vacation rental industry. Becoming rentABLE is on a mission to make travel easier for everyone…

New Accessibility Tools Empower Inclusive Travel

Visitors with mobility aids, including a walker and a service dog, check in at a distillery's tour desk, with large wooden barrels and industrial architecture visible in the background.

Bundaberg Tourism has unveiled a suite of new accessibility tools designed to support travellers of all abilities in planning and enjoying their holiday in the Bundaberg Region, including new digital guides, audio storytelling and sensory-friendly initiatives…..

These Accessible Musicals Are for Blind People, Deaf People — and Also Everyone

A scene from the play ″Gyeon Gothic Girl″ featuring captions for deaf audience members.

As the curtain rose on Saturday’s matinee of the National Theater Company of Korea’s new Buddhism-themed metadrama play “Sammaekyung,” audio describer Seo Soo-yeon, positioned beneath the stage of the Myeongdong Theater, began painting the first scene through her microphone…

Increasing Accessible Outdoor Spaces is Good for Everyone

Two people wearing helmets ride together on a tandem adaptive bike through a tree-lined park path, smiling as they enjoy an outdoor cycling experience.

Outdoor environments, from local parks to nature trails, are vital to our physical health, mental well-being and social connection. Fresh air, spaces and places to play help us relieve stress and give us more choices to be active. Yet too many disabled people face barriers that keep them from…

Latest Airline Incident Reinforces Need for Better Accessibility in the Travel Industry

A Southwest Airlines aircraft with blue livery sits at an airport gate with a jet bridge attached. The plane is positioned on the tarmac with airport terminal buildings and infrastructure visible in the background under an overcast sky.

Earlier this week, we reported on how two blind women were the only two people onboard a flight from New Orleans to Orlando after an hours-long….

How to Attract and Retain Talent with Disabilities

A man in a wheelchair wearing a brown leather apron and white t-shirt operates a band saw in a woodworking shop. He's working at a wooden workbench while wearing black gloves, with various tools and equipment visible throughout the workshop in the background.

Although 1 in 4 adults in the United States has a disability, Disabled individuals remain underrepresented in the workforce. In 2024, the employment-population ratio was 22.7% among those with disabilities, compared to 65.5% for those without….

“Shakedown” lawsuits Over Website Access Torment St. Louis Restaurateurs

Portrait of two men smiling at the camera in what appears to be a restaurant setting. Dave Bailey, left, wearing a light blue button-down shirt, and Kevin Nashan, right, wearing a white chef's coat, are among the restaurateurs who've received legal notices from a Kansas City law firm.

It is seldom good news when your business hears from a lawyer you don’t know, and so it was for Kevin Nashan this past spring. The James Beard-winning chef, who owns Sidney Street Cafe and Peacemaker Lobster & Crab, got a letter from a Kansas City-based attorney representing a blind man….

How Can Beaches Be Made More Accessible to People with Reduced Mobility?

An older man in a beach wheelchair holds hands with a woman sitting on the sand beside him, with the ocean waves in the background.

In Belgium, the Inter agency launched the “Sun, Sea… Carefree” programme in 2006, to improve access to the coastline.

With her granddaughter in her lap, Monique is enjoying a trip to the North Sea in a…

Brain-Computer Interfaces in Accessible Tourism

The emergence of brain–computer interface technology is gradually influencing various aspects of human society. However, this innovative technology has yet to be meaningfully introduced into the field of tourism studies…

The Americans with Disabilities Act at 35: Recognizing the Important Work to Promote Equal Opportunity for People with Disabilities

A man wearing a navy OEM shirt speaks with a person in a wheelchair inside a shelter, where several people are resting on cots and Red Cross blankets.

The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July 26, 1990, providing a legal framework to ensure people with disabilities have access to the same facilities and resources as the rest of the…

Have Wheels, Will Travel: Paralyzed Individuals Reveal Challenges when Hitting the Road

A person in a wheelchair looks out at a lake and mountains from a wooden dock, with travel map graphics and location pins overlaid above. Text reads, “Have Wheels, Will Travel — Paralyzed individuals reveal challenges when hitting the road.”

Shaun Castle cannot imagine a life without travel….

How to Tell if You’re Really in a Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Room

A cozy log cabin bedroom with a large bed covered in a patriotic quilt, wooden furniture, and windows with white curtains letting in natural light. A sliding glass door opens to a deck with views of pine trees.

Thanks to modern technology it’s now possible to share your travel photos with friends and family with just a few swipes and a tap or two. And I absolutely love seeing those smiling faces enjoying cruises, beaches and luxury resorts…

Selma Blair Says She Is Often ‘Misunderstood as Difficult or Drunk’ Due to MS

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Selma Blair is opening up about the challenges she faces traveling with multiple sclerosis.

“I have dystonia, which is often misunderstood as difficult or drunk,” the Legally Blonde actress…

First Disabled Athletes to Cross the Alps in Manual Wheelchairs

Two people in wheelchairs wearing matching bright yellow shirts that read “Wheelchair Across the Alps,” sitting on a path by a river with mountains and trees in the background, smiling at the camera.

On the banks of Lake Geneva in late June, Ben Spencer and Peter Smorthit looked out towards the Alpine peaks. Over the next 18 days, the friends would embark on a 262 mile-journey across one of Europe’s most extreme landscapes, reaching heights of…

Behind the Oscar-Winning Captioning Revolution: Intention

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FCB Chicago’s Bruno Mazzotti says new ‘Caption with Intention’ system, created with Rakish Entertainment and the Chicago Hearing Society, gives inclusive design a long-overdue starring…

Triple A provides 11 Ideas for Aging Travelers Taking to the Road

Soon, summer will come to a close, and many Idaho families will resume the usual Fall schedule of school and activities closer to home. But for seniors, the fun may be just beginning. Today, AAA shares 11 of the best vacation ideas for seniors this year…..

NY State Now Offering Discount Offers for PwD’s, Most with Free Tickets for Caregiver

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A trip to New York State is both accessible and affordable thanks to discounted rates for visitors with disabilities and free companion/personal care attendant admission at many sites. From world-class museums and historic….

Seattle Airport Offering Support for Travelers with Alzheimer’s or Dementia

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One in three older adults in the United States dies with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia — a staggering number that reflects the growing impact on families and communities…