Wheelchair Accessible Travel Blog | Free Wheelin' with Karin Willison

I’m a Guest on the Thrillist Explorers Podcast!

Thrillist Explorers Podcast featuring Karin Willison

How to Survive a Plague with a Disability

Karin wearing a plague doctor mask.

If I’m your inspiration, thank you very much

Karin and Aria in Sedona, AZ.

Wheelchair Accessible Tiny Houses: a Big Option for People With Disabilities

The Gateway Isidore wheelchair accessible tiny house in a beautiful forest.

The Ultimate Wheelchair Travel Gift Guide

Wheelchair travel gift guide for people with disabilities who enjoy traveling.

Wheelchair Barbie Is Back. Here’s How She Compares to the Original

Wheelchair Barbie and Becky, dolls with disabilities review and comparison.

Make Your Bathroom Wheelchair Accessible With a ‘Wet Bath’ Shower

View into a bathroom remodeled to be wheelchair accessible.

Remembering My Mom, Kristin Willison, 20 Years Later

Kristin Willison 1944-1999

How to Get Medicaid Personal Care Attendant Services If You Have a Disability

How to get Medicaid personal care attendant services if you have a disability and need help at home.

Medicaid Consumer-Directed Home Care Waivers State by State Guide

Directory of Medicaid HCBS waivers with a focus on Medicaid consumer-directed home care.

8 Tips for Seeing a Broadway Show as a Wheelchair User

Learn how to buy wheelchair accessible Broadway theatre tickets and enjoy a musical or play if you have a disability.

7 Wheelchair Accessible Sarasota, Florida Places to Visit

Wheelchair accessible Sarasota, Florida places to visit. Image shows an egret next to disability parking sign.

Standing Up for Access to Better Power Wheelchairs

Two photos of Karin Willison using a standing wheelchair, Permobil F5 VS.

Why Smooth Travel With a Disability Isn’t Simple

Wheel and bumpy cobblestones.

Ending the Silence Around Domestic Violence and People With Disabilities

Karin in Central Park, NYC with caption "This is what a domestic violence survivor looks like."

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore – Accessible Outdoor Experience

Karin Willison riding in a tank wheelchair on the beach.

Hi! I’m Karin. I use a wheelchair and travel around the USA with my service dog, Aria. I blog about accessible travel and life with a disability. I’ve faced many challenges in life, but I don’t let my disability stop me from achieving my dreams!

Latest Adventures

Learn how to buy wheelchair accessible Broadway theatre tickets and enjoy a musical or play if you have a disability.

8 Tips for Seeing a Broadway Show as a Wheelchair User

August 8, 2019

If you have a disability and you’re traveling to New York City, you may be...

Wheelchair accessible Sarasota, Florida places to visit. Image shows an egret next to disability parking sign.

7 Wheelchair Accessible Sarasota, Florida Places to Visit

April 18, 2019

If you’re trying to get away from the winter cold, relax on the beach over spring break or...

Suburban home.

How to Protect Yourself From Abuse by Caregivers When You Have a Disability

August 16, 2018

When you or a loved one has a disability or is aging, you may need to hire a caregiver. A caregiver...

Two photos of Karin Willison using a standing wheelchair, Permobil F5 VS.

Standing Up for Access to Better Power Wheelchairs

April 30, 2018

A few days ago, I stood on my own two feet for the first time in 10 years. I could feel the blood...

Wheel and bumpy cobblestones.

Why Smooth Travel With a Disability Isn’t Simple

April 6, 2018

The New York Times recently published an article entitled Six Simple Tips for Smooth Travel With a...

Neon sign reading "breathe" in trees

The Importance of Self-Care and Mental Health for People with Disabilities

February 28, 2018

Follow my blog with Bloglovin People always praise the importance of self-care, but the experience...