By Mike Clapper, Able2Global Don’t Get Caught Without Power Bring your own extension cord (without a surge protector — most cruise lines won’t allow them) to help reach tricky outlets. And double-check the ship’s voltage before you plug in. Some ships use European voltage, which could fry your power chair charger if you’re not […]
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What was the moment that sparked your decision to climb Kilimanjaro, and how did that “aha!” moment help you see new possibilities? It took two years of persistence from the owner of an adaptive sports foundation before I finally said yes to climbing Kilimanjaro. I never saw myself as a sports
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Chaeli at the airport, waiting with her team, for the plane to take her to climb the highest free standing mountain in the world. Some people talk about pushing limits. Others just go ahead and shove them out of the way. Chaeli Mycroft is the latter. If you’re expecting an ordinary story
Chaeli’s Mt. Kilimanjaro adventure.
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Q: Do you find that most areas can handle a wheelchair, or is a stroller better? A: This depends on both terrain and independence. While it shouldn’t make any difference in accessible destinations, it’s much easier to find an all terrain stroller than a wheelchair that can handle rough surfaces. If you
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By Jennifer Allen For us, it began with a baby in a small clinic room at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. For most, it begins with an OBGYN discussing termination. For us, it ended in a Scandinavian style home on a hill in Budapest. For you, I hope it ends with this
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Nestled in the northeast of Italy, Friuli Venezia Giulia has spent years creating an inclusive, accessible destination for travelers from around the world, addressing a wide range of needs and interests. This is a region that offers everything, from the mountains to the sea, to an excellent wine region, ancient architecture
The Italian region you didn’t know,
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By Amy Tarpein Elijah and his family celebrating a bridge lighting event in observance of Lissencephaly Awareness Day. Life has a way of surprising us, often when we least expect it. My journey began with the diagnosis of my youngest son, Elijah. He was born with Lissencephaly. It is a rare
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By Jennifer Allen We have a lot of unique experiences exploring accessible destinations and attractions. Every once in a while something sticks out as exceptionally fun and accessible – we share those, here. National Ability Center, Park City, Utah The National Ability Center puts a new spin on all inclusive vacations
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When the world suddenly went silent for Kellina Powell at the age of four, it didn’t put her life on pause. Instead, it turned up the volume on her determination. If anyone has the privilege of hearing her story, one quickly realizes that she isn’t here to tiptoe around expectations. From
Kellina Powell is smashing barriers.
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Lorry and her travel companion in Scotland with their new ‘friend’ Sometimes the best ideas arrive uninvited, slipping into the mind like a mischievous breeze, nudging a person toward an entirely new direction. This is what happened to Lorry Laby, founder of Senior Travel Buddies. Senior Travel Buddies was not built
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