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Travel should feel like a possibility. But for many 2SLGBTQIA+ travellers, especially those of us navigating the world with accessibility needs, it often begins with something else entirely: questions. Considerations. Calculations that many other travellers never have to think about.
by Matthew “Matty” Medeiros I still remember the first time I approached airport security with my mobility scooter. Before that moment, travelling had always been easy. I used to glide through checkpoints without a second thought, never stopping to consider how much my body made the process simple. But after my arthritis diagnosis and the progression
By Matthew Medeiros When Matthew Medeiros wheels onto a ship, he isn’t looking for champagne or chandeliers first. He’s scanning for ramps, lifts, and the little design choices that tell him the cruise line didn’t tack accessibility on as an afterthought. “Cruising sets a high bar for accessibility,” he says. “It’s one of the few travel
By Matthew Medeiros Hi, I’m Matthew Medeiros, but feel free to call me Matty. I’m from Vancouver, British Columbia, and I’m proud to serve as an Accessible Travel Advisor and Advocate, dedicated to making travel more inclusive for everyone. I also work as the Program Coordinator at Travel Best Bets, supporting more than 520+ home-based travel
