The Intersection of Travel and Disability
Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources and the Aimee Copeland Foundation unveiled a fleet of all-terrain power wheelchairs for rent at 11 state parks and outdoor destinations, including Cloudland Canyon. Read more.
Former professional football players will participate in a new event in San Antonio advocating for persons with disabilities. San Antonio businessman Gordon Hartman, the founder of Morgan’s Wonderland, held an event to announce the 2023 NFL Alumni Golf Classic as a way to give back to children with disabilities. Read more.
Travel has the ability to inspire, move and change lives.
And yet by many appearances, most travel and hospitality brands are forgetting about 67 percent of U.S. women. That’s how many are above a size 14, or as the apparel industry would call it: plus-size. So where are they in marketing campaigns and internal corporate materials?
Body inclusivity reaches far beyond clothing. It’s important that the travel and hospitality industry take note that representation — even in size — matters. Read more.
Flights can be stressful, intimidating, and, worst of all, downright exhausting. Despite this, aircraft as a transportation method is now just part of the modern, convenient travel experience, especially if you want to go long distances.
Airports themselves can be a minefield for those who are autistic. But thankfully, things have improved significantly over time (varies country by country). Airlines, too, are getting better all the time at providing support to disabled passengers. Here are some valuable airport and plane tips and strategies to help you plan and take your next trip. Read more.
While there are always so many barriers in wheelchair travel, Jennifer Allen from Wonders within Reach loves to celebrate the places that are doing it right! These are the best accessible finds she has discovered over the past year; each would make great travel destinations for 2023. Some may even surprise you. Read more.
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