Written by Jhn Morris, Wheelchairtravel.org, Aug 10, 2026 Cartagena, Colombia is best known for its walled Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and not as a beach destination, but there are still places to enjoy the sun and sand on the city’s Caribbean coastline. Accessibility improvements made to a stretch of beach in the […]
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Thrifty Car Rental’s Wheelchair Accessible Golf Carts
Written by John Morris, WheelchairTravel.org, July 2, 2026 The introduction of wheelchair accessible golf cart rentals in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay is a major accessibility win for tourists. During our honeymoon trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina, Stevie and I took a day trip to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, a former Portuguese settlement and one of the oldest […]
September Ambassador Report: On the Road with Kristy Durso
Written by LKARL TravelAbility Insider, September 8, 2025 Coffee and inclusion brewing in Colombia Kristy Durso has seen plenty of destinations roll out the welcome mat for accessible tourism, but her recent trip to Colombia was something different: the country’s very first accessibility-focused FAM. Hosted by PROColombia, the trip brought together a diverse group of […]
Don Bosco Catholic University focuses on disability inclusion
By Missionnewswire.org, May 12, 2025 Law student attends classes with guide dog BRAZIL (MissionNewswire) Nicole Vital, a new law student at Don Bosco Catholic University in Campo Grande, Brazil, has her faithful guide dog, Olinda, a two-year-old Labrador, with her at school. Olinda is the first guide dog to attend the university, supporting Vital throughout her […]
The Marathon to Make the World Accessible for Those With Disabilities
Written by Alvaro Silberstein for Wheel The World, December 8, 2023 Since I was a little boy, I had dreamed of entrepreneurship, inspired by the trajectory of my grandparents, parents, and siblings. At the age of 18, my whole life became entrepreneurial in and of itself. I had a car accident that left me quadriplegic, […]
Around The World With A Wheelchair
Written by Marlena Katene for Wheel The World, August 10, 2022 Getting around the world with a wheelchair is a unique experience and sometimes not for the faint of heart – but it’s worth it! Most of us know what does and does not work in our local communities, and travelling throws that all up […]