When choosing an accessible holiday destination, it’s easy to forget the importance of actually getting there. There have been many times when excitement has overcome us and we’ve set out to visit a museum, gallery or other attraction without doing the necessary research in advance, only to find that arriving there will take most of […]

Travelling, in all its glory, can be breath-taking, beautiful and pretty flipping tough, regardless of ability. In this article you will find information about Berlin and hopefully you’ll avoid the hurdles and have the holiday of a lifetime! Berlin as an accessible city: Germany’s capital is often described as being a ‘poor yet sexy city’, […]

When something as life-changing as a spinal cord injury (SCI) occurs, it often opens our eyes to things we didn’t see before. These realizations may move you to speak out about or act on information you now have. It may make you want to stand up for something you now passionately believe in or fight […]

Going through airport security can be stressful for anyone. The lines are long, and there are lots of regulations. But it can be especially difficult for someone who uses a wheelchair. Before taking your next airplane trip, check out these tips to help you know what to expect and how to have a smoother experience. […]

As a wheelchair user, the time may come when you have to choose which wheelchair ramps for cars may be the best for you to use. There are several factors to consider. In this article, we will break down the major questions you should ask yourself (and the dealer) about wheelchair ramps for cars. The […]

The warm weather of the summer months might be making you feel it’s time to take a holiday. Even though traveling with a spinal cord injury may take more planning than it did before, you can still enjoy most of the same experiences. It just takes a little adapting. One option for scheduling an easy […]

Whether you are a resident of Germany or just visiting, it’s important to know what your accessible travel options are. Fortunately, Germany has several great options for making transportation easier for people who use wheelchairs. Individuals who are severely disabled can also travel on public transportation for free. All they have to have is a […]

When you’re travelling, there’s going to be a very high probability that you’ll need to book somewhere to stay – and if you’re a wheelchair user that’s travelling, you need to know that wherever you’re going is geared up to deal with your mobility needs. Countless times I’ve rocked up to a destination, booked a […]

Before you travel in a plane, the best thing you can do is learn what the law says about the rights of people with disabilities who are traveling by air. You should also consider the rules and regulations of the specific airline you are using, as well general travel tips that may help make your […]

Like all other members of the public, a wheelchair user should not have opportunities restricted by access.  In fact, rather than living in a culture that labels people disabled we should in fact instead be labelling the environment disabling. When considering the environment and wheelchair access we normally use building design, ramping, and the Disability […]