By Jennifer Allen Q: What type of preparation do you do before a trip, in addition to the usual vacation planning? A: I’m going to split this into three categories of planning, packing, and preparing. It sounds like a lot, because it is. Like most things in the world of disability […]
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By Jennifer Allen Jennifer Allen I first connected with Ashlee Homer on social media a few years ago when she was searching for resources for her daughter, Vika, who has a limb difference. Since then, I’ve been fortunate enough to have her as a local mom friend. Whether it’s bringing me
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By Jennifer Allen Jennifer Allen As a travel writer for families with disabilities, I’m often asked to bring my family to different destinations to highlight accessible options and give feedback on any improvement needed. Along the way, we discover a lot of hidden gems with exceptional attention to disability inclusion. Here are
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By Jennifer Allen Jennifer Allen Europe: everyone’s dream. Flying with a disability: everyone’s nightmare. While some places, like Spain and Greece, are constantly being lauded for their improvements in accessibility and inclusion, Europe is not generally known as an easy destination for wheelchair users. Cobblestone streets, historic buildings, bus steps, and
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Liv Stone PHOTO CREDIT: @chrisgrant Liv Stone, a vlogger and three-time Para Surfing World Champion, shares her passions for surfing, cooking, travel and adventure on her YouTube channel. Whether riding waves or experimenting in the kitchen, Liv’s vibrant energy inspires viewers to embrace life fully. When Liv talks about surfing, you
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Ladan Sahraei Imagine stepping into an airport, a bustling, chaotic hub of activity, where multiple announcements crackle over speakers, a plethora of information flying around that space as fast as planes. Sadly, for those in the Deaf community, these vital updates dissolve into a wall of silence. Welcome to the world
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Dave Steele, the Blind Poet Picture a world fading from view—a once vibrant landscape slipping into the shadows. For most, the loss of sight would feel like an insurmountable barrier, a darkness too overwhelming to navigate. But Dave Steele, a poet from Manchester, UK, has turned that very darkness into hope.
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By Jan Bonville Is there any feeling like waking up at dawn, a hot coffee to dispel the early morning chill, and going out into the savannah’s pearly morning light in an open-air jeep, looking out for the predators that only venture forth in the cool of early morning or dusk,
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Germany has emerged as a leader in accessible travel, making it an ideal destination for visitors with disabilities. From modern cities to medieval towns, here are some of the best accessible spots to explore across the country. Museum Island, Berlin A UNESCO World Heritage site in the heart of Berlin, Museum
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A group of disabled and able-bodied people picnicking in front of the Berlin Historical Museum. PHOTO CREDIT: @GNTB/Jens Wegener Germany’s Tourism for All initiative, supported by the German government, certifies accessible travel options across Germany. It covers various accommodations, attractions, dining facilities, and more, each independently verified to meet the needs
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