Celebrating Leaders and Trailblazers on International Day of Persons with Disabilities “International Day of….” Three simple words that precede a vast array of topics and demographics, each enjoying its moment of recognition and celebration. Some of these days verge on the silly or trivial, like “International Day of Awesomeness” (March 10th) or “International Beer Lover’s … Read more
“Rome on Wheels” – by Kelly Mack Table of Contents Rome is an incredible city, filled with history and art — plus incredible food. On a recent Mediterranean cruise my husband, Richard, and I spent one day touring some of the sites in a swift whirlwind. We caught the Rome bug and had to go … Read more
Why Adaptive Clothing Matters: My Journey with Vilber’s Adaptive Table of Contents I still remember the first time I received a piece of clothing tailored specifically for my body. It was during a significant moment in my life—just before I left for a six-month study trip to Taiwan. My mother surprised me with a beautifully … Read more
Emirates Shines At The AccessAbilities Expo 2024 With Cutting-Edge Accessibility Innovations Skip to a section: Emirates Airlines recently demonstrated its commitment to inclusive travel at the 6th AccessAbilities Expo in Dubai, showcasing a range of services and products designed to make air travel more accessible for people with disabilities. The event, the largest of its … Read more
Airline Damaged Your Wheelchair? Here’s What to Do! Personal Experience: In my lifetime, I’ve been fortunate to take close to 100 flights, and I’m thankful to say that none of my wheelchairs have been damaged. I realize this puts me in a small minority—many wheelchair users have not been as lucky. Stories of broken or … Read more
Breathtaking Tanzania Safari: Laura Cook’s Epic Adventure I’ll start this blog by mentioning that I am ambulatory but have significant mobility issues. This is solely my experience, and I know everyone will have a different perspective. However, I absolutely loved my safari. Tanzania, particularly the Serengeti, was the most magical place I’ve ever visited. Honestly, … Read more
Setting out to complete a monumental challenge takes a considerable amount of guts, determination, and often sheer doggedness to see through what it is that you aim to achieve. This approach to life, this refusal to concede that you may have bitten off more than you can chew, is nowhere more evident than when witnessing … Read more
Breaking Barriers Together: Introducing Zamonos! Picture this: a world where every place is accessible, every service is inclusive, and every person, regardless of ability, can navigate the world with ease and dignity. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, what if I told you that dream is closer than you think? Our planet is bustling with … Read more
The ADA Nerd starts us off on a journey towards finding out all the very best tips and tricks for traveling with a wheelchair!
Disability allyship takes many forms, but the impact remains consistent: enhanced support and understanding. Discover how our editor found his greatest ally and future life partner on this journey.