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…
“Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten your seat belts. We’ll be experiencing some turbulence.” As a traveler, those are words you never want to hear. As a traveler with a disability, what came next changed my perspective on airplanes forever. Prior to that day in 1997, I had flown many times. I traveled often as a…
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…
On September 16, 2016, I was honored to be invited by the Dunes Learning Center to present their annual Green Apple Award to an outstanding educator and autism advocate, Tracy Chandler. At the banquet, I spoke briefly about how important spending time in nature has been for me as a person with a disability. My…
On July 10, 2016, I had the opportunity to attend the second annual Disability Pride Festival in New York City. It was an amazing opportunity to connect with people, and made me think about my disability and the lives of people with disabilities in ways I hadn’t before. As people with disabilities, we are…
When I was a little girl, I had to do physical therapy every day because of my cerebral palsy. It was boring, exhausting, and sometimes painful. I hated it. I would scream and cry, and refuse to cooperate. The only thing my mom found that would help was music. She soothed me with classical…
I’m excited to announce that I have a guest post on Her Packing List! I hope my story will open the minds of fellow travelers, and inspire more people with disabilities to travel. Please visit their site to read the post: Ultimate Wheelchair Travel Packing List
When traveling with a service dog, there are many things to consider. This guide will help you prepare for traveling with a service dog, and provide valuable information for business owners and members of the general public who may encounter someone traveling with a service dog. Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means…
Spontaneous travel adventures can be a challenge when you have a disability, but finding ways to have fun without planning everything brings unexpected opportunities and benefits. I’m a planner. Of course it’s always good to make a plan when you travel and have a disability, but I plan everything in life. I plan so…
Meet the whimsical robots of #BotJoy, a hand-painted robot army programmed to bring you joy. Gary Hirsch’s unique artistic creations bring bravery, hope, and inspiration to people when they need it most. His “Questions for Humans” interactive street art project invites us to have conversations with ourselves that we need to have, and share our insights…
