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Amy Tarpein

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Amy Tarpein is a bestselling author, public speaker, and the founder of Elijah’s Baby Bucket List, a platform dedicated to accessible family travel. Inspired by her son Elijah, who was diagnosed with the rare brain condition lissencephaly, Amy began documenting their travels to help families with medically complex children experience the world. Through her writing, speaking, and advocacy, she provides practical travel guidance and raises awareness about accessibility and inclusion, empowering families to create meaningful adventures despite challenges.

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A wide shot of five people standing on a rocky, dirt hilltop at sunset. The sky is a blend of soft blue and pale yellow light behind rolling green hills. Two tall, thin pine trees frame the group, who are dressed in casual summer clothes.

The more the merrier
adding multiple generations into the chaos of family travel

By Amy Tarpein If these stories resonate, you’ll find more reflections, guides, and accessibility‑centered travel insights at https://elijahsbabybucketlist.com/blog, where we keep telling the truth about what it means to travel with joy, flexibility, and lived experience. In many ways, families like ours who are raising children with disabilities are already ahead of the curve when it

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A large group of people, including several in wheelchairs, poses for a group photo near a lake. Many of them are wearing life jackets and some are holding paddles. A golden retriever stands on the right.

The power of community
traveling together, growing together

By Amy Tarpein Amy Tarpein is a published author, motivational speaker, disability mom, and avid traveler. The biggest thing she’s learned through her travels is the significance community plays in every part of her journey – and why it’s central to your journey, too. When we first set out on our journey with Elijah’s Baby Bucket

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