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A Heavenly but Hair-raising Experience as Wheelchair User & Travel Agent Tries Skydiving

December 2, 2021 by John Morris

Kristy Durso tandem skydiving over the State of Texas.

TravelAbility Advisory Board member and owner of Incredible Memories Travel Kristy Durso recently jumped out of an airplane – skydiving with Skydive Lonestar in Luling, Texas.

A wheelchair user, Kristy is proof positive of the demand for thrilling accessible activities within the travel industry and the opportunity for businesses that meet the needs of disabled travelers.

To check out Kristy’s blood pressure-raising experience, watch the video of her jumping out of the airplane.

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Crusing for a Bruising? Grand Rapids Mixes It Up as Wheelchair Rugby Returns After Covid Hiatus

October 28, 2021 by John Morris

Close-up view of man in athletic wheelchair with hand on one of the wheels.

It was a full court for the home tournament for the Grand Rapids Thunder Wheelchair Rugby Team. A big morale boost following a cancellation last year due to the pandemic.

To learn more, read the original story from FOX 17 Online.

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