This article outlines 14 essential considerations for travelling with a disability, covering practical realities such as air and train travel, cruises, national parks, international destinations, and the importance of proper planning and insurance. It emphasizes that accessibility varies widely by destination and mode of travel, but with the right preparation, partners, and mindset, meaningful travel remains achievable.
Living Well Stores introduces you to Cory Lee and his travel blog "Curb Free with Cory Lee". Cory Lee is an advocate for accessibility travel and social influencer.
There have been numerous reports in recent years about airlines mishandling, damaging, or outright destroying passengers’ mobility scooters, power wheelchairs, and other assistive devices. These incidents are not just inconvenient—they are violations of disability rights and create major barriers for individuals who rely on adaptive mobility equipment for their independence.
American Airlines has rolled out automatic device tags across its network. The new tags include more specific data about the mobility devices.
Everything you need to know about traveling on airplanes and cruise ships with your power scooter or power wheelchair.