Tips

What a wonderful wheelchair traveling world we live in. Since starting wheelchairtraveling.com in 2006, the world has become increasingly more

What makes a place accessible for overnight trips? I’m talking about access to the obvious like beds and showers as

Preparing for a road trip can be a tedious process for anyone who uses a wheelchair. On top of planning

The two most difficult aspects of air travel are not being allowed to remain in one’s wheelchair on the plane

Adaptive and wheelchair-accessible car renting is rising in Europe as accessible tourism grows and takes shape across the continent, especially

Fishing is a remarkably relaxing activity that can be a hobby to enthusiasts or a sport for more competitive people.

Did you know that 61 million people in the United States have a disability? Of these 61 million people, roughly

Travel in 2020 was limited, to say the least. The pandemic created a situation that called for us to do

The past couple of decades have seen a vast improvement in the accessibility of the modern world for those who

The Hotel Villa Batalha may be a place to stay that has enough wheelchair access while traveling in Portugal. It’s

Having a universal key to unlock a wheelchair accessible bathroom or elevator in Europe will improve your trip. Many times,

Is it safe to fly? Before planning a trip that includes travel on an airplane, talk to your child’s doctor

Wouldn’t it be great to plan a trip without the worry of finding suitable wheelchair accommodation and destinations? It’s an

If you are someone who uses a wheelchair, or are building a bathroom to make less travelling problems for those

It’s no secret, I fly Southwest Airlines whenever possible, which is currently restricted to the USA, but I’d fly internationally

Traveling can be a life-changing experience for anyone. Despite the obstacles, more and more individuals with accessibility needs are exploring

Why take a cruise? Cruising on various cruise lines is one of the most popular means of travel for those who

I enjoy traveling solo, but sometimes I want or need a travel companion, depending on where I am going and

According to the World Bank Group, fifteen percent of the world’s population, or about one billion people, has some type

When it comes to travelling with a wheelchair, the rules can be complicated and not as user-friendly as the air

All Wheels Up currently is the only organization in the world crash testing wheelchair tie downs and wheelchairs for commercial

For some people, a cruise is the trip of lifetime, a celebration, a repeat occurrence, or perhaps the best and

Airport Arrival: Drop-Off & Parking While traveling and flying a wheelchair, first, it is most convenient to be dropped off

Taking on any hiking trail with a 5% slope and higher depends a lot on how well your wheelchair is

The USA ABA, Architectural Barriers Act, was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson in 1968 and focuses on the

ADAPTS ensures those with mobility impairment are not waiting for rescue in a panic situation to escape down stairwells, narrow aisles

An accessible RV can open a whole new world of travel and adventure for people with mobility problems. RV traveling

When we found out, about six months ago, that we were lucky enough to take this trip to Europe we

Dear President Peevey and Commissioners: Uber and Lyft have admitted that they have no wheelchair accessible vehicles in their networks

Being restricted to a power wheelchair doesn’t equal restrictions in lifestyle and recreation. Airline travel is one of many activities

Is it time for a Two-Tiered Accessible Parking Program? All too often we find the few designated accessible parking spots

I don’t know about you, but I am a passionate traveler. I visited more than 30 countries worldwide and still

The word POSH, coincidentally, has nautical and monetary roots and due to the intense sun refers to the cooler side

1. Seek out the newest ships. While some oceangoing lines have nicely retrofitted older vessels with accessible features, generally, the

While wheelchair accessibility is nowhere near perfect in the United States, the American disability community is truly lucky to have

New Mobility Magazine: April 2014, Pages 28-35 This Cover Story features a few different articles with tips about flying on

So you’re a quadriplegic and you’ve decided you’re ready to start traveling. There’s a lot of adventures ahead, and these

Hard of hearing or vision-impaired? A wheelchair user or slow walker? Fibromyalgia, MS or spinal-cord injury? None of these should

Young, a senior engineer on the L10n team, attended a 6-week flight training program with a full scholarship at the

Disable person complains AirAsia about failed compensation while his wheelchair gets damaged. A wheelchair worth over ten thousand ringgit has

  Air travel can be uncomfortable for many people—with or without a wheelchair, but maybe my tips can help!  

1. How can you identify a disability-friendly airline? Are some airlines better with wheelchairs and catering to the needs of

Traveling alone to a destination you have never traveled to, knowing no one but one person, and they don’t even

Attitude is Everything: Not only be open to the new things that come your way whether cuisine or access features

I love to travel! As a software developer in the aerospace business, there have been times in my career when

  The modern wheelchair provides the wheelchair user tremendous mobility and independence.  This ability transfers into more opportunities for solo

Despite of being a much practiced recreational activity worldwide, travelling involves several frustrating moments. As one needs to book tickets,

Cruising is a great way to travel and see the world and that’s also true for many people with disabilities,

Plan Ahead to Avoid Pressure Sores While Traveling Anyone who relies on a wheelchair for mobility understands the risk of

My traveling requires that I spend a lot of time in airports and in airplanes. A little pre-planning can make

Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad,

When headed to a new travel destination wheelchair users will be commonly faced with challenges of the unknown like finding

I wear a leg brace. I use a wheelchair, but can walk short distances with canes before fatiguing. I cannot

Wheelchair users, listen up! Sitting in a wheelchair can be uncomfortable at times, especially during the summer. The armrests can

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For years, wheelchair users have felt like second-class citizens when it comes to traveling. It had reached the point where

This letter was emailed to wheelchairtraveling.com and asked to share with the rest of the wheelchair traveling community. There is

Traveling with a disability can be complicated if you don’t know what you have to do. Planning your vacation becomes

About 10% of the global population or 650 million have disabilities and it is estimated that 10% of them require wheelchairs, allowing

CRUISING IS THE VACATION OF CHOICE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES It’s no secret anymore that cruises have definitely become the

What is accessible tourism in the 21st century, and how is it designed?   Do the products and services currently available really

When I was crowned Ms. Wheelchair California 2012, I knew I had to put this fear to rest because one