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Find travel companies, workshop and expert advice… all in one place at Abilities Expo!

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Get practical, real-world advice from travelers and experts so you can plan your next trip with fewer surprises and better options.

Never Lose Your Splash: Accessible Travel & Inclusive Beaches
Fri: 4:00pm

View of beach, with someone rolling up to the seaside via an accessible path.

From beach mats to adaptive equipment to thoughtful destination design, Attiyya shares practical insights to help every visitor keep their splash no matter where they go. 

From Your First Trip to Your Next Big Adaptive Adventure
Fri: 12:30pm

From first trips to bucket-list adventures, Karen will discuss how to navigate accessibility needs, avoid common mistakes, and create travel experiences rooted in joy.

Adaptive Adventures: Where We Are, Where We’re Going
Sun: 3:00pm

Nick Wilson rolling outside in the UK with the rolling hills in the background

In this session, accessibility advocate Nick Wilson shares how inclusive outdoor innovation and adaptive recreation are reshaping what’s possible and where the future of adventure is headed.


Visit Lauderdale invites you to the Beach Café at Abilities Expo—your laid-back spot to relax, recharge and learn more about Greater Fort Lauderdale, one of the most welcoming and inclusive destinations under the sun.

Charge your devices, grab a bite and enjoy videos of our own ambassador Dave Stevens as he explores the accessible features of Greater Ft. Lauderdale.

There will be FREE coffee everyday from 10am-2pm while supplies last!

The Visit Lauderdale Beach Cafe is full of attendees taking a break from teh show floor.

Hear directly from the people shaping accessible travel as they share strategies, experiences and what actually works.

Karen Morales
Travel Advisor, Fora Travel

Michele Erwin
President, All Wheels Up

Attiyya Atkins
Senior Manager, Visit Lauderdale

Nick Wilson
The Disabled Adventurer


Planning your next trip starts here. Explore a curated group of travel companies, destinations and service providers focused on accessibility. Whether you’re dreaming big or booking soon, these exhibitors are ready to help you make it happen.

FORA Travel
Booth #1004

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All Wheels Up
Booth #418

Orange All Wheels Up logo with an illustration of a wheelchair user on a plane

Visit Lauderdale
Beach Café Aisle 1100

Blue, yellow and aqua Visit Lauderdale logo with the tagline: Everyone Under the Sun. Includes a circular illustration of the ocean waves under a yellow sky.

Browse articles filled with travel tips, destination ideas and firsthand advice to help turn your travel goals into real experiences.

Costa Rica Without Limits: Make Accessible Travel a Real Experience

Picture of the beach in Costa Rica

Accessible travel in Costa Rica is no longer a compromise. Discover custom, inclusive journeys designed for comfort, confidence and connection—where every traveler can explore, relax and experience without limits.

Accessible Adventures Await in Greater Fort Lauderdale

wheelchair users smiling at beach

From beaches to arts venues, Greater Fort Lauderdale welcomes visitors of all abilities with seamless accessibility, adaptive adventures and endless South Florida fun.

How to Plan Accessible Travel That’s Smooth, Safe and Stress-Free

Man rolls in wheelchair as girlfriend points to where they are going next

Accessible travel shouldn’t feel like a gamble. From unreliable accessibility information to equipment concerns and unclear policies, disabled travelers and caregivers often face stress long before the trip begins.