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Category: Travel Tips

Practical advice for planning accessible trips, from booking accommodation to navigating airports and public transport. Our tips cover budget travel, theme parks, disability-specific needs, and everything in between.

Community Access Report: Cruise to Antarctica On The Sapphire Princess

Feature image for 'Community Access Report: Cruise to Antarctica On The Sapphire Princess' article. Image includes the cruise ship, taken from above, with ice cliffs in the background.

Community Access Report: Cruise to Antarctica On The Sapphire Princess By Kathy Dunn We love hearing from our community members about their travels! Recently, Kathy Dunn reached out to share the highs and lows of her recent cruise to Antarctica. While the scenery was breathtaking, the accessibility of the ship and certain ports left much […]

How Accessible Is Japan, Really? (Ft. Disneyland, Universal, & DisneySea)

One Traveler’s Take: How Accessible Is Japan, Really? (Ft. Disneyland, Universal, & DisneySea) Every so often, one of our readers sends in a message that reminds me exactly why I started The World is Accessible in the first place. After our recent newsletter featuring Accessible Japan’s founder, Josh Grisdale, landed in inboxes, Becky Neal wrote […]

Above-Knee Amputee Travel: 7 Tips from an Experienced Mama

Jodie, an amputee traveler, exploring ancient ruins with a trekking pole — showcasing adaptive travel tips for amputees.

7 Tips When Traveling as an Amputee From an AK Mama Jodie shares real-world travel tips for amputees, drawing from her experiences navigating the world with a prosthetic leg. Table of Contents Guest Blog submitted by Jodie St. Clair from Learners and Makers. People with disabilities can take the trips they want No matter how […]

Mobility Scooter Essentials For a Disney World Trip

A smiling family poses in front of Epcot’s iconic geodesic dome at Disney World. A man sits on a compact mobility scooter, while a woman kneels beside a stroller holding their child. The weather is sunny and the area is filled with other park visitors. The image captures accessibility and family travel at a major theme park.

Mobility Scooter Essentials For a Disney World Trip Exploring Disney World with a mobility scooter makes every moment accessible. From rolling into Epcot to sharing magical memories with family. Table of Contents Guest Blog submitted by Sergio Aicardi. There’s nothing quite like a trip to Disney World. The rides, the shows, and the snacks. (I’m […]

14 Practical Travel Hacks for Accessible Adventures (Part 1 of 2)

A wheelchair user in a sleek, lightweight wheelchair, holding a camera and wearing a backpack, navigates the cobblestone streets of Paris. The background features classic Parisian architecture with wrought-iron balconies and a partial view of the Eiffel Tower under a warm, sunny sky.

14 Travel Hacks for an Accessible Adventure (a Two-Part Series) Table of Contents The article that you’re about to read has been split into two sections. The first section is shared here, on theworldisaccessible.com, with the second section to be found by heading to either tabifolk.com or by downloading the tabifolk app — links for […]

Airline Damaged Your Wheelchair? Here’s What to Do!

An airplane boarding - what to do if your wheelchair is damaged while flying.

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 wheelchairs […]