Guest Editor’s Note
Travel has a way of revealing what really matters. It shows us what we rely on, what we take for granted, and what we need in order to feel confident, dignified, and free.
Disability Resources in The Palm Beaches, Florida
Travelers who reach The Palm Beaches discover a region that places strong focus on practical support for residents and visitors with disabilities. The county hosts a network of agencies that provide clear guidance, direct services and structured programs.
Sara Banaeirad inspires women with disabilities
to travel boldly and stay visible
On a hot day near Paris, Sara Banaeirad went into a restaurant washroom, took off her prosthetic and pressed ice to her leg. It felt like it was burning from the heat, and the long day of walking had made the fit increasingly uncomfortable.
A Wheelchair Travel Q&A With Rosie Dunn Who Has Visited 39 US States and 20 Countries
Rosie is a travel writer and content creator based in Nashville, Tennessee. She has been a full-time manual wheelchair user for more than 25 years following a spinal cord injury. From her wheelchair, she has travelled to 20 countries and 39 U.S. states.
Accessible travel through the Lens of a flight attendant with a limb difference
Sarah Tuberty moves through airports, airplanes and cities with a clarity shaped not by training manuals, but by a lifetime of lived experience that has taught her where systems support people and where they quietly fall short.
Sarah Tuberty on travel, access and visibility
Italy remains one of the most meaningful places I’ve lived and travelled. I spent a year there as a high school exchange student, and what stood out was how often people related to me as a person first, rather than focusing on my limb difference.
Accessible travel tips for disabled travellers from writer Carrie-Ann Lightley
Carrie-Ann Lightley makes accessible travel feel doable because she writes the way many disabled travellers plan: with clear needs, real-world workarounds and a steady focus on what will make a trip feel easier on the day.
Navigating Security with Pride and Power:
A Guide for Travellers with Mobility Aids,
Prosthetics, and Invisible Disabilities
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.
Allie on Adventure and Sensory Travel
The beauty of redefining adventure is that you’re no longer chasing that feeling, but instead seeking lasting contentment. For me, at least, there’s no standout moment that feels more significant than the others, but rather a growing collection of slower, gentler memories that weave together to create something magical to look back on.
What Inclusive Travel Really Means
In North America especially, accessible travel has a very specific meaning. It implies compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act: adapted vans, roll-in showers, grab bars, smooth pathways, and tourism activities designed to be fully usable by people with disabilities.