General Tips

Traveling with a wheelchair or mobility aid doesn’t have to be stressful. The right travel gear can make your journey

Travel can be expensive, and finding accessible options often adds to the cost. However, with a little planning and creativity,

Road trips offer freedom and flexibility, making them a fantastic travel option for wheelchair users. However, careful planning can make

While much progress has been made in making public spaces and accommodations accessible to all, one often overlooked issue in

Traveling by air with a manual wheelchair has become increasingly accessible, thanks to evolving regulations and improved accommodations by airlines

Paratransit services are crucial in providing accessible transportation for people with wheelchairs. While these services face numerous challenges, they also

If you are wheelchair traveling, ask yourself these 10 basic questions to help prepare and plan for travel, including flying

A Familiarization (FAM) trip is a highly effective way to showcase a destination to travel agents, tour operators, and media

Traveling with a wheelchair can be daunting, especially when flying. One of the worst-case scenarios is finding out that your

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

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

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

For Convention and Visitors Bureaus (CVBs), promoting inclusive tourism is essential to welcoming travelers of all abilities. Ensuring that wheelchair

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

“I learned to trust myself and to leave behind the societal beliefs about deaf people traveling. I am deaf, and I

The National Council on Aging has created a guide to help make travel accessible, enjoyable, and worry-free for those using

Eco-tourism offers an incredible way to experience the beauty of nature while supporting the environment and local communities. For wheelchair

When it comes to building accessibility, two important legal frameworks often come up: the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and

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

Traveling offers endless opportunities for exploration and adventure, but it can also come with uncertainties. For wheelchair users and those

Traveling through India offers an incredible array of experiences, from bustling cities and historical monuments to tranquil rural landscapes. However,

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

Traveling with a wheelchair requires a bit more planning, but with the right preparation, your trip can be smooth and

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

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

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

Going to Japan was exceptionally memorable for many reasons, and yet unexpectedly because of the incredibly accessible public toilets. For

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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