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Lived Experience: @Discover_with_dallas in Wheelchair Accessible Milwaukee

October 2, 2025 by lkarl

Sand and forests are no longer barriers in Milwaukee, thanks to the city’s adaptive equipment options. Accessibility influencers Dallas and her mom—who inspire over 500,000 followers across YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook—recently showcased Milwaukee in their latest vlog. From the accessible zoo and world-class museums to inclusive parks, playgrounds, beaches, and trails, the family highlighted just how much Milwaukee delivers for travelers of all abilities.

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Filed Under: Accessibility, Family Travel, Lived Experience, Mobility, Museums & Attractions

Lived Experience: Squirmy and Grubs’ Tree-Top Adventure in a Powerchair

September 8, 2025 by lkarl

Squirmy and Grubs share their life and travel experiences with a YouTube audience of almost two million. Shane is a full-time powerchair user with a severe muscle wasting disease, married to Hannah. 

Last month, they visited Oregon with Wheel the World and had the opportunity to climb a tree with a power wheelchair. Check out their experience, here.

Please send any business inquiries to: squirmyandgrubs@gmail.com

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Filed Under: Accessibility, Lived Experience, Parks and Public spaces, Travel

Lived Experience: Lily Yu Explores Torrance, California

August 2, 2025 by lkarl

Lily Yu is the adventurous soul behind Deaf Journey – a travel blog for Deaf travelers. Driven by wanderlust and fueled by inclusion, she has visited 54 countries and shares her experiences online to show that deaf people can travel and overcome barriers without hearing sounds. In addition to her blog, she has over 117k social media followers.

Her latest blog post features Torrance, California. From tea rooms to Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s house, find out why she calls it one of the most exciting and accessible destinations in the South Bay!

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Lived Experience: Can an Autistic Adult Use Travel as Therapy? 

July 4, 2025 by lkarl

Aleks smiling and sitting on a cement block with a beautiful turquois ocean stretching out behind him

Alex Stratikis is the writer behind Autism Adventures Abroad. He invites readers to join him on his journey of self-discovery as he travels the world, finding himself and what it means to be human, while also understanding more about his autism and about the needs of neurodivergent individuals more generally.

In a recent article, Alex explores the idea of travel as therapy for an autistic adult:

Travel offers more than just a break from routine for autistic adults—it can be deeply therapeutic, fostering personal growth, emotional healing, and sensory exploration. While everyday life may feel rigid and overwhelming due to strict routines and heightened sensory sensitivities, travel provides a liberating contrast, encouraging flexibility, independence, and self-discovery. The author, an autistic solo traveler who has visited over 65 countries, shares how navigating unfamiliar places has strengthened their confidence and adaptability, while also offering moments of calm through sensory-friendly experiences like quiet beaches or cozy bakeries. They emphasize the importance of preparation, self-advocacy, and managing sensory input to create fulfilling and accessible travel experiences. Through both structured planning and spontaneous adventure, travel becomes a transformative tool—not just for exploration, but for understanding oneself and the world in new, affirming ways.

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Filed Under: Autism, Disability Advocates, Editorial, Lived Experience, Neurodiversity, Travel

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