Germany Welcomes Travelers with Disabilities
By Barbara & Jim Twardowski The German tourism industry wants your business. The country is diligently working to make Germany a place where everyone can travel with ease and without…
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accessibleGOes Extra Mile to Ensure Inclusive Travel
By Olivia Milliken, AccessibleGO The disability community has more than its fair share of horror stories when they embark on their vacations. But why? American travelers with disabilities spend US$17…
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LA’s Top 5 Accessible Attractions
With Abilities Expo Los Angeles wrapping a few weeks ago and another one in LA already slated for February 5-7, 2016, let’s take a look at a few of the…
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Discover the Big Apple’s Accessible Core
By Cory Lee, CurbFreeWithCoryLee.com Of all the great cities in the world, New York City ranks king as a top travel destination. Everything from great food, engaging attractions, incredible history, and…
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Unique Website Connects People with Disabilities with Outdoor Adventures
Finding ways for people with disabilities to enjoy the great outdoors in Northern California just got a whole lot easier with the launch of the new Bay Area Outreach and Recreational…
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Pack Your Bags! Next Stop: Accessible Spring Break
By Lisa Wells, Cure Medical Looking for an accessible getaway this Spring? Look no further. We’ve got a handy idea starter right here that you’ll love! For families with disabilities, one…
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Which Countries Offer an Accessible Experience for Your Study Abroad?
By Lucy Miranda Education is important to everyone and so is study-abroad experience. But not all countries are wheelchair-friendly. Online student advisor Vishnu Kumar has helped hundreds of students choose…
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Rollin’ Down Under: Sydney’s Top 5 Wheelchair Friendly Attractions
By Cory Lee, CurbFreeWithCoryLee.com Australia is one of the world’s most sought after travel and vacation destinations. Oftentimes that is great for ambulatory people, but wheelchair users might be hesitant to…
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Transportation Initiatives That Improve Accessibility
By Adrian Johansen All people deserve the right to travel. But a disability can make it difficult to drive, fly or use public transportation. Fortunately, various transportation initiatives to improve…
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Hot Tips for Cool Accessible Vacation Rentals
By Barbara & Jim Twardowski When our son, who lives across the country, agreed to spend part of his vacation time with us, we began looking for wheelchair accessible accommodations…
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Seva Accupressure for Caregiver Stress Release
By Regina Rosenthal, PT, MA As a physical therapist, health coach and author I strongly relate to Abilities Expo’s mission, “to connect the disability community to live and online resources…
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I (Don’t) Care
By Kathryn Carroll I didn’t care about the ADA when my large-print textbooks arrived in elementary school.My friends and I giggled about the fact that just one took up an entire…