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Changi Airport’s New Calm Room Is a Beautiful Step Toward Truly Inclusive Travel

A young lady sits on a large padded step, in a soft padded room called 'The Den' in Changi Airport's Calm Room. The lighting is soft and the environment is tranquil. Perfect for neurodiverse travelers who wish to take a break from the chaos of an international airport.

Changi Airport’s New Calm Room Is a Beautiful Step Toward Truly Inclusive Travel Singapore’s Changi Airport has unveiled its first sensory-friendly Calm Room, and I can’t help but feel a genuine sense of joy seeing something like this take shape. As the father of an autistic child, I know just how valuable these kinds of […]

CAA Acts on Airline Wheelchair Damage in the UK

A man sits in a wheelchair and is pushed by an airport staff member. Meanwhile UK's Civil Aviation Authority propose new measures for avoiding wheelchair and mobility aid damages whilst flying.

CAA Launches UK Consultation on Airlines’ Mishandling of Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids For anyone who travels with a mobility aid, handing over your wheelchair at the airport can feel like surrendering a part of yourself. Too many of us have watched our independence disappear down a baggage belt, not knowing if our chair will arrive […]

Advocates condemn U.S. delay on new wheelchair protections for air travelers

A flight attendant wearing a protective mask stands in the aisle of a passenger aircraft, surrounded by seated travellers, illustrating the challenges wheelchair users face when flying as protections are delayed.

Advocates condemn U.S. delay on new wheelchair protections for air travelers Disability rights advocates have criticised a decision by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to delay enforcement of key wheelchair-travel protections for another 15 months, calling it a setback for passengers who rely on mobility devices and have long faced discrimination and damage to […]

Shane Hryhorec on Wheelchair Accessible Travel, Advocacy, and Wheel Around the World

Shane Hryhorec, a wheelchair user, sits in the front row of an airplane cabin while a flight attendant assists him. Two other attendants stand behind, preparing the cabin.

Shane Hryhorec on Wheelchair Accessible Travel, Advocacy, and Wheel Around the World In 2007, Shane Hryhorec’s life changed in an instant. An accident in his apartment block swimming pool after a night out left him with a broken neck, a spinal cord injury, and a hypoxic brain injury after being without oxygen for 18 minutes. […]

Understanding ADA Compliance: An Interview with Attorney Brandon Rotbart

Understanding ADA Compliance: An Interview with Attorney Brandon Rotbart Table of Contents Brandon A. Rotbart is an ADA attorney based in Miami, Florida. Since opening his law office in 2003, he has handled hundreds of cases, with a strong focus on ensuring accessibility rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. We sat down with Brandon […]

Cruise Review: An Accessible Journey to Alaska on the Carnival Spirit

A Carnival Spirit cruise ship sails through a narrow Alaskan fjord, surrounded by misty snow-capped mountains and rocky cliffs.

Cruise Review: An Accessible Journey to Alaska on the Carnival Spirit When most people dream of an Alaska cruise, they imagine glaciers, whales breaching against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains, and unforgettable family memories. For Scott Snouffer, a member of The World is Accessible community, this June’s voyage aboard the Carnival Spirit was exactly that […]

Why Is Accessible Travel Planning Still So Stressful?

Why Is Accessible Travel Planning Still So Stressful? When we asked our community what stresses them out the most about travel planning, we expected a few common themes. But the replies showed just how deep the frustrations run. It extends deeper than just concerns over access infrastructure; it speaks to gaps in trust and requires […]

Accessible Madrid: A Helpful Guide!

Exterior view of the accessible Almudena Cathedral in Madrid, Spain, with people walking and rolling across the spacious plaza at sunset

/ Travel Guides & Destination Insights / Accessible Madrid: A Helpful Travel Guide! Table of Contents Is Madrid wheelchair friendly? Yes — Madrid is one of the more accessible capital cities in Europe, with flat central streets, accessible metro lines, ramped entrances at major attractions, and an official Accessible Madrid guide covering hundreds of venues. […]

Wheelchair Users Face New Challenges as Airlines Fight Accessibility Rule

A flight attendant walks down the aisle of a full airplane cabin, seen from behind, with passengers seated on both sides.

Wheelchair Users Face New Challenges as Airlines Fight Accessibility Rule UPDATE: As of October 2025, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to delay enforcement of key wheelchair-travel protections for another 15 months.   Editor’s note: This article was inspired by a recent report in The New York Times (June 20, 2025) on airlines’ legal challenges to […]

This Hotel Will Change Everything We Know About Accessible Accommodation!

Architectural rendering of Morgan’s Hotel in San Antonio, Texas — a modern, four-story accessible hotel with wide parking area, landscaped greenery, and clear blue skies.

Morgan’s Hotel: Game-Changing Inclusive Accommodation Coming in Late 2026 Table of Contents A groundbreaking new hotel is set to redefine inclusive hospitality in San Antonio, Texas. Opening in late 2026, Morgan’s Hotel promises to deliver a world-class example of accessible design, welcoming guests of all abilities from around the globe. (Catch the tabifolk Talks interview […]