I’m thrilled to share this episode of the Thrillist Explorers podcast. It’s all about traveling with a disability and I’m one of the guests! You can listen below or find it in your favorite podcast app. The topics/guests are: 1. Morgan’s Wonderland — a fully accessible and inclusive amusement park in San Antonio, Texas. They…
Could wheelchair-friendly tiny houses be a “big” option for people with disabilities? A look at wheelchair accessible tiny houses If you’ve spent much time on social media, chances are you’ve seen a tiny house pop up in your feed. They’re a growing phenomenon, and for good reason. Tiny houses pack the amenities of a full-size…
If you have a disability and you’re traveling to New York City, you may be considering seeing a Broadway show and wondering how to get wheelchair accessible Broadway tickets. For many people, attending a musical or play is one of the highlights of a New York City vacation. If you’ve read other disability travel guides here…
If you’re trying to get away from the winter cold, relax on the beach over spring break or bask in the summer sun, Sarasota, Florida is the perfect wheelchair accessible vacation destination. Whether you have a disability and use a wheelchair, scooter or other mobility aid, or you live with chronic pain and fatigue, Sarasota…
The New York Times recently published an article entitled Six Simple Tips for Smooth Travel With a Disability. This article has been roundly criticized by a number of people in the disability community, and rightly so. Did they even contact any frequent travelers with disabilities to get their input? As a travel blogger who does my…
The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is a wonderful, accessible wheelchair travel destination. During the Accessible Outdoor Experience, I got to ride in a tank wheelchair on the beach. This was the first time in years I was able to leave a bike path or boardwalk and actually go in the sand. Thanks, Action Track Chairs!…
In my experiences traveling with a disability, I often have to book a wheelchair accessible hotel room. (See Part One of this guide for some handy tips!) It’s usually not too difficult, but when an issue does come up, I’ve noticed I tend to run into the same challenges. People with disabilities who are considering…
As a frequent traveler with a disability, one of my most important tasks before any trip is making a wheelchair accessible hotel room reservation. I use a power wheelchair due to cerebral palsy, and need physical assistance with basic tasks, so an accessible hotel room is essential to me. I also need a roll-in shower…
On Tuesday, April 25, two class action lawsuits were filed against New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), accusing it of systematically excluding people with disabilities due to a lack of accessible subway stations. Only 112 out of 472 stations — less than 25 percent — have elevators, making it the least accessible subway system…
Since I love to travel and have this blog, I’ve made it a point to try different hotel chains, and informally assess which ones tend to be most accessible. At the top of my list, at least for the price point, are the properties owned by IHG, including Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and Crowne…
