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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Tim Mason doesn’t merely exist—he radiates, bursting into a space like fireworks against a midnight sky. He is a kaleidoscope of infectious energy: one moment, he’s spinning on a treadmill in the gym, defying the odds with his dancing; the next, he’s candidly sharing the complexities of his lived experiences with
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A musician, writer, filmmaker and broadcaster, Christa Couture wears her creativity with flair, highlighted by her prosthetic leg decorated with bold, colorful flowers—a visible symbol of her approach to the world. As a mixed Cree and Scandinavian woman, a mother, queer artist, and someone who has lived with a disability since
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Hülya Marquardt is a vibrant 41-year-old mother, wife and business owner living a fulfilling life in southern Germany. Born with a physical difference in her hands, Hülya’s life took an extraordinary turn at 18 when she underwent the life-changing experience of losing her legs above the knees due to sepsis. Rather
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By Lorraine Woodward, www.BecomingRentABLE.com When most people think about accessibility, they often think in terms of wheelchair access. Unfortunately, by doing this you exclude a huge population of people with disabilities. At Becoming rentABLE, we advocate for expanding accessibility for all types of disabilities including all mobility (wheelchair, walker, canes and
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Wendy Gideon MY LIMB DIFFERENCES FROM BIRTH I was born missing my right leg above the knee (born with about 1 cm of femur). This is known as congenital amputation. In addition, I also have limb differences in my left hand and arm. I was born with syndactyly of the fingers
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Talli Osborne Canadian, Talli Osborne, is a vivacious spirit with an unrelenting zest for life. With her unapologetic individuality, she confidently turns personal hurdles into platforms of empowerment. With a dynamic career that spans motivational speaking, singing with punk rock bands and acting, Talli’s electric personality shines the moment you meet
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Miriam Osborne in Cuba If you’ve ever seen life as a series of challenges and victories woven together, Miriam Osborne’s story is the lens that would sharpen the focus and deepen the hue. An editor at The Toronto Star, avid traveller and advocate at heart, what makes Miriam Osborne’s story unique
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