Written by Andrea Needham, Eldersday.org, December 30, 2024 Retirement is shifting from a time of rest to one filled with exploration and purposeful activity. Many retirees now choose to combine travel with…
Category: Special Needs
I Will Go Down That Slide
Written by Kristy Durso, for a Facebook post, December 26, 2024 Recently, my family and I were discriminated against at another hotel, and as a result, we were compensated with a large…
St Maarten Accessible Caribbean Vacations
Written by John Sage, Sage Traveling Home to two countries and wheelchair accessible restaurant, shopping and beach options, St. Maarten is an attractive destination for disabled and senior cruise passengers. St. Maarten…
US DOT Issues New Protections for Travelers With Disabilities
Written by Lacey Pfalz, Travel Pulse by Northstar, December 16, 2024 The United States Department of Transportation under Secretary Pete Buttigieg issued new protections for travelers with disabilities with a new rule expanding rights…
Road Trip to the Duke University Lemur Center in North Carolina
Written by John Morris, WheelchairTravel.org, December 19, 2024 I recently traveled with my girlfriend to the campus of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina for a tour of the Duke Lemur Center…
People with disabilities cite ableism as barrier to mental health care
Written by Zoe Beketova, Medical Press, December 9, 2024 People with disabilities (PWD) make up 25% of the U.S. population. They face elevated mental health concerns and are more likely to utilize…
My struggle to plan an accessible Christmas party
Written by Cerys Davage, BBC and Melange Accessibility Tidbits, December 13, 2024 I, like so many others, look forward to the Christmas season and a party with colleagues. However, as someone with…