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Accessible tourism and travel experiences.

Travelling with cerebral palsy has taught me about kindness

By Kelly Dawson I am one of a billion disabled people, a number that the World Health Organization describes as 15 per cent of the global population. And as a traveller, there will always be details I can’t anticipate. At first, the stress of the airport security line didn’t faze me. I was travelling alone […]

Travel-friendly wheelchairs, lab on a chip and electric showers

Travel light With its 24-inch foldable wheels, Revolve Air aims to give new independence to persons who use a wheelchair to commute and travel everyday. This means no more need to check-in your chair the airport hours before the flight, thus avoiding the risk of damage. No need to store the wheelchair in a large […]

How to navigate a busy airport if you have sensory sensitivities

Going abroad can be an exciting experience, but if you often experience sensory overload, it can be stressful too – particularly if you have to navigate a busy airport. With the potential for crowded spaces, loud noises, and the added pressure of getting through each security checkpoint and making your flight on time, there’s […]

Fighting back…a story of perseverance

One night, while out with friends at the age of 17, Chelsie got into a car with someone who had been drinking. Life changed forever when the car hit a tree head-on, and she was instantly paralyzed from the waist down. Her injury tried to steal her love of dance, but she didn’t give in. […]

The Tim Rose Ruling…

…More than a glimmer of hope for accessible air travel Likely prompted by my years of wheelchair travel, I have a magical recurring dream of owning a private jet, where safe, hassle-free and spontaneous trips are a reality. My wheelchair fits effortlessly, transfers are seamless, and bathroom access is … possible. Then, I wake up […]

Airlines’ Treatment of Disabled Passengers is Horrifying

Our Word By Peter Tonge Airline travel is stressful for anyone, especially for a person with a disability. A disabled traveller has the usual concerns, such as scheduling and connections, plus additional concerns about the safety of their mobility equipment. Worldwide, airlines have a poor record for safely transporting mobility equipment. The Canadian Transportation Agency, […]