Podcasts about wheelchair travel

Transcript: bit.ly/AIAe056After being diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at the age of two, Cory Lee's thirst for adventure never ceased. He has traveled across all seven continents in his powered wheelchair while managing to run his travel blog CurbFreeWithCoryLee.com, where he shares his accessible — and sometimes not so accessible — travel adventures with others. Cory also does annual group trips, where his followers can join him in international destinations, and in 2022, he launched The Curb Free Foundation. This nonprofit provides wheelchair users with travel grants to go on their dream trip. As always, Cory's goal is to inspire other wheelchair users to roll out of their comfort zones and see all of the beauty our world has to offer.Connect with Cory:Curb Free with Cory Lee: A Wheelchair Travel BlogCory Lee | Wheelchair Travel Expert (@curbfreecorylee) • Instagram photos and videosThe Curb Free FoundationConnect with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center at RockyMountainADA.org or find us on social media. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts!

Getting around Italy can be tricky even when you're physically able, but how about if you're traveling in a wheelchair or have limited mobility? Our guest Aimee Maldonado shares practical tips and ideas for having an incredible time in Italy - choosing hotels, train travel, rolling around the small streets and more.Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/183The Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke - yes there are two of us! Support the showJoin our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning checklist - subscribe here | Join us on tour: Trip schedule | Visit our online store | Follow: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • Italy Travel Planning Community

Discover the latest episode in our ongoing wheelchair travel series, featuring the return of Kristy Durso, the owner of Incredible Memories Travel, and Jerod Nieder, the co-founder of Positively Paralyzed. Join us as Kristy and Jerod delve into the various challenges they have encountered while traveling and share their insights on how to navigate these tricky situations and the valuable lessons they have learned along the way.

Tune in to the newest episode of our podcast series on wheelchair travel, where we are delighted to have Kristy Durso, the owner of Incredible Memories Travel, and Jerod Nieder, the co-founder of Positively Paralyzed, join us. Together, Kristy and Jerod provide invaluable tips on how to ensure a successful wheelchair travel experience, covering everything from smoothly navigating the airport check-in process and boarding the plane, to arranging transportation and making the most of hotel accommodations. Don't miss out on their expert advice!

At a young age, Renee was diagnosed with a skeletal disorder that forced her family to travel around the United States to get the proper medical help. At age 5, she made her way to the Big Apple and fell in love with traveling so much that her family took it upon themselves to check off all of the 50 states in the US, which they did. This only fueled her fire to see more of the world. Later in life, she experienced corporate burnout while leading a large team in a Fortune 500 insurance company and decided for the first time, to go on a one year sabbatical and travel the world. In doing so she broke the Guinness World Record for most countries visited in one year using a wheelchair.. Renee sheds light on inaccessible infrastructure, being an inspiration and resource for others, and her restored faith in humanity.

This is Part 1 of a great conversation that we had with John Morris about his journey, disability advocacy and more! 0:00 Intro 2:35 John's Journey 11:24 Wheelchair Travel's Humble Beginnings 13:02 Living In A Non-Disabled Bubble 14:38 Sharing the Message of Inclusion and Recognition 17:34 Humanity and Healthy Co-dependency 19:48 The Potential That Exists 22:00 Impactful Opportunities 23:34 Prosperity, Peace and Your Legacy 26:35 We Are All Teachers and Students of This World 28:10 Travel Blessings 30:39 Unlikely Interactions 35:53 New Perspectives Restructured 43:01 Sharing Inside Intent 44:24 Discerning Where The Actual Toxicity Lies 46:06 Equality vs. Equity 50:00 A New Approach 51:06 Surface Level Initiatives 54:29 Removing Most Toxic Biases 55:02 A True Self Assessment 58:37 Join us next week for Part 2 of John's Journey! LINKS: Website: https://wheelchairtravel.org/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/wheelchairtravel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheelchairtravel Twitter: https://twitter.com/wctravelorg ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gcommunity Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8ndaB-tTTUpS42TIXec6g #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #blogger #travel #amputee #acquireddisability #speaker #advocate --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

Did you know that approximately 2% of the world's population uses a wheelchair AND that nearly 20% of people have a disability that limits one or more activities of daily living? If you applied that math to Las Vegas, that means that roughly 840,000 wheelchair users and almost 8.5 million people with different levels of accessibility requirements travel to Vegas every single year. In the various Vegas-related Facebook groups I'm a part of, I often see questions from people who are apprehensive about visiting the city due to the perception that Vegas isn't very wheelchair friendly. I wanted to break that perception...so I've called in an expert on the subject of wheelchair travel. John Morris is the founder & creator of WheelchairTravel.org, a website & blog where he shares his own experiences of travelling as a wheelchair user.  And, like me, John is also a frequent Vegas visitor. If you want to learn more about John & get all the info you need when it comes to travelling to Las Vegas with a disability, visit WheelchairTravel.org and be sure to follow John on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. __________________________________________________________________________ Become a Jeff Does Vegas Insider today for only $5 USD/month & enjoy all kinds of cool perks like early access to new episodes, commercial-free versions of EVERY episode, invites to exclusive live streams & videos, insider-only virtual hangouts and even real-life in-person hangouts IN Las Vegas! Sign up NOW at patreon.com/jeffdoesvegas __________________________________________________________________________ Jeff Does Vegas is an official Vegas.com affiliate!  Help support the podcast & get exclusive deals by booking your hotel stays, shows, attractions, tours, clubs and even complete vacation packages (including air & hotel) with our special link!

Welcome to Friday 15! Today Steph chats about going from hosted to a true number and all you need to know and best host for wheelchair travel. Helpful Resources: https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-license (All about seller of travel licensing/registrations.) https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-accreditation (Breakdown and infographic of the different accreditation options for travel agencies, includes more details on the TRUE accreditation number) https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agents-need-eo-insurance (When moving from hosted to independently accredited, make sure your bookings under your new accreditation number are covered by E&O -- errors and omissions -- insurance if you were getting it through your host) https://hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter/becky-kirby-the-greater-go (Podcast interview with an advisor that specializes in accessible travel) https://accessibletravelsolutions.com (Supplier that works with travelers and travel advisors that are booking travelers in a wheelchair.) https://Wheelchairtravel.org (Blogger who travels in his wheelchair something like 200 days a year! A great source of info.) https://travelability.net/ (Travelability Conference connects a wide range of people who are interested in making travel more accessible. Everyone from bloggers to tech companies, to travel advisors, to hospitality companies. Their resources page has a great curated list of specialized travel advisors) We do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips!

I spoke with Aaron Busch about the challenges he faces as a disabled man who wants to travel the world. AARON'S LINKS: YouTube - www.youtube.com/user/mesden1 Facebook: www.facebook.com/aaronbuschgma ___ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/marked4glory or email me at mark@marked4glory.com ___ Check out our website: https://www.marked4glory.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marked4glory Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marked4glory Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marked4glory Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/marked4glory Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.marked4glory.com/youtube #disability #marked4glory #bc #travel #WheelchairTravel #tourism #accessibility --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

In this episode: Are you a woman who likes to travel but wants some help going solo or independent: Give a listen for guidance. FAQ is:  I'm going to retire soon, and I don't like traveling by myself. Can you give me some pointers for doing this? Today's Special Destination is: Wheelchairs and travel Today's Mistake- Skis that disappeared from the truck. Travel Advice:Rent your vehicle with caution  I hope you enjoy this episode. Connect with Dr Travelbest Website Drmarytravelbest.com Mary Beth on Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter  Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Clubhouse: Travel Best Women    

Ashley comes back for another episode of wheelchair traveling to tell a crazy story of how her vehicle fell into a ravine on her way to a lake in New Zealand. She shares how New Zealand grass saved her life and talks about the amazing hospitality and wheelchair accessibility in New Zealand.  Ashley hopes that her powerful moment in New Zealand would inspire and encourage wheelchair-bound people to conquer their fears and explore stunning corners of the world. TIMESTAMPS5:03 Accessibility of New Zealand for wheelchair traveling  16:13 How Ashley got into a gnarly accident in New Zealand31:20 How Ashley got rescued from the accident site by NZ government workers38:01 Another accident in the same site About Ashley Lyn OlsonAshley Lyn Olson created the website Wheel Chair Traveling in 2006 to empower people with limited mobility, their friends, and loved ones to access and experience the world of accessible leisure and adventure travel. After graduating USC with honors, she built and designed the website as the go-to guide for wheelchair travel tips, tricks, and advice. Her goal is for the wheelchair-bound to be able to travel knowing what to expect, how to prepare, and even adapt, so they can make the most out of the experience. Website: https://wheelchairtraveling.com/YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AshleyLynOlson/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WheelchairTraveling/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheelchairtraveling/----------------------------

Ashley Lyn Olson's entire life changed 2 weeks before her 14th birthday when she was involved in a car accident that took the life of her father, disabled her mother, injured her younger sister and paralysed Ashley, meaning she would have to spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair. One of Ashley's biggest passions in life was travel and all of this would have to change now. But the important word is "change" not "end"; Ashley switched around those "why can't I..." questions for "how could I..." questions and decided to find a new way to "Access the World!" This is now her motto and as well as being a public speaker and an author Ashley now work campaigning and consulting for improved accessibility as well as travelling herself and documneting her experiences through her blog - http://wheelchairtraveling.com - helping other diabled travellers find the information they need to make it a little bit easier to "ACCESS THE WORLD!"

Cory Lee spoke to accessible travel blogger John Morris of WheelchairTravel.org about his incredible travels around the world and trust us, you'll want to hear this! Just within the past few years, he's been on safari in Africa, rolled around Beijing, and boarded the Hogwarts Express in London. You can watch the video version and previous discussions on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. Follow us on Facebook and Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for new episodes live-streamed every two weeks.

The one thing I love more than anything is to travel. Travel is my true love and passion. Having a holiday is supposed to be relaxing and fun. Not for many who have a disability. A recent trip to Noosa for a wedding was easy for everyone else to attend but for me, it is a little more complicated. You can ask Peta a question via: The website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com You can follow Peta's personal account on Instagram @petahooke Episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we have not one, but TWO episodes for you! Kent McKelvie joins us today to talk about his experiences travelling as a Wheelchair Tennis Player. Kent is a friend of Emma's and he approached her to ask if Lovelly Travels would be exploring the topic of accessible travel - she said YES!! But it was important to have this discussion with someone who has a lived experience. That person today is Kent A bit more about him: "I started travelling internationally at 23 years old. But the desire to travel started earlier. I think it came from moving a lot as a kid. Most of my travel these days is for tennis. Though I would love to do more just for the sake of going somewhere new. I have a slight preference for the natural wonders and sights than the cityscapes and a bit more on the adventure side. My ultimate trip would be kayaking the Inside Passage, Canada." Today, 3 December 2020, is International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD). Let's keep this conversation about accessible travel going!

International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD) is 3 December 2020, and we were so grateful to have Julie Jones come onto the podcast to talk about accessible travel. She so wonderfully calls it, Travel Without Limits! Julie worked in the travel industry for many years. When her son was born with a disability her focus shifted to accessible & inclusive tourism. She founded the website Have Wheelchair Will Travel to share reviews and later co-founded Travel Without Limits magazine, Australia's first disability-specific travel publication. Enjoy this wonderful discussion about diversity, inclusion and making travel accessible for all to enjoy.

In this episode, Josh and Toby welcome the founder of WheelchairTravel.org, John Morris. He is a triple amputee exploring and advocating for inclusion at destinations across the globe. Find out John’s valuable insights about the power of disability advisory boards, economic incentives of welcoming disabled travelers and how he brings it all together on his website. {https://wheelchairtravel.org/} Explorable A Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/) Original Production. This is a podcast about travel, disability and inclusion. Join Josh Loebner and Toby Willis as they interview experts, advocates and allies of tourism, destinations and disability to learn about how they’re traveling the world, the obstacles they face, and how we can change it for the better to make each journey more explorable. The Explorable Podcast is one of many original productions for Designsensory, positioned to act as a catalyst for additional original podcasts, limited series, and various other forms of content. Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/)is a full-service research, branding, advertising and digital firm based in Knoxville, TN and known all over the world. Visit {https://www.explorablepodcast.com/} to learn more and drop us a line if you'd like to join the movement to make the entire planet more Explorable.

Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and medically retired from the American Air Force, former special agent Sylvia Longmire launched a travel company taking the stress out of planning wheelchair accessible adventures.Explore your boundaries and discover your next adventure with The World Nomads Podcast. Hosted by Podcast Producer Kim Napier and World Nomads Phil Sylvester, each episode will take you around the world with insights into destinations from travellers and experts. They'll share the latest in travel news, answer your travel questions and fill you in on what World Nomads is up to, including the latest scholarships and guides.World Nomads is a fast-growing online travel company that provides inspiration, advice, safety tips and specialized travel insurance for independent, volunteer and student travelers traveling and studying most anywhere in the world. Our online global travel insurance covers travelers from more than 135 countries and allows you to buy and claim online, 24/7, even while already traveling.The World Nomads Podcast is not your usual travel Podcast. It's everything for the adventurous, independent traveller. Don't miss out. Subscribe today.

Today on the show John Morris from Wheelchair Travel joins Michael to talk about their recent trip to the Caesars in Cairo – inside the luxurious Four Seasons. After convincing John to play punto banco aka baccarat for the first time, it turned out to be an entirely new experience for Michael too! What they learned was that all baccarat is not created equal as the rules for this game are somewhat different from the version they know in the United States. Both give their opinions about tie bets and following or betting against the streaks. They also talk about the intimate atmosphere of the casino and the bonus convenience of the US dollar currency, and then share some more inside info about the food, drinks, ventilation and even the quality of the ice – another fun episode not to be missed!Key Points From This Episode:• Why US citizens will feel right at home in casinos in Cairo.• The games and atmosphere you can expect at Caesars Cairo in the Four Seasons.• The different card and card status program of the Caesars casinos in Egypt.• More about playing baccarat at this location, including maximum and minimum bets.• The odd betting levels and crazy side bets for blackjack.• Pulling John into a game of baccarat and expecting a typical squeeze game.• How the baccarat rules in Egypt are different.• John’s experience of baccarat in Cairo as a first-time player.• The high taxes on hard liquor, the smoking facilities and the excellent ventilation.• Why it is advisable to stick to betting only the banker and player.• Thoughts on steering clear of the tie bet and the minimum bet in this scenario.• Following the streaks versus betting against the streaks in baccarat.• The convenience of a low credit card conversion rate of 1.1%.WheelchairTravel "Open Your World"John Morris on FacebookJohn Morris on Twitter @WCTravelOrgCaesars Casino at the Four Seasons Hotel CairoFirst ResidenceCaesars CairoVia Wizard of Odds, the version of baccarat called Nepal Baccarat.Encore Boston HarborZorkCast FaceBook Group- JOIN TODAY! (Continue and Start the Conversation)TravelZorkZorkCast on TwitterZorkCast on Insta© 2019 ZorkCast © 2019 TravelZork

Today John Morris of Wheelchair Travel joins Michael on the show to talk all things about their recent trip to Cairo! John connects with Michael from Dubai in the middle of a whirlwind trip, after just having visited his hundredth airport with a wheelchair! After some small talk about dry airlines, favourite airplanes and the meaning of, “just a minute,” we get into the thick of their Cairo experience. Michael shares a visa story first, and then we hear about the pair’s first night in Egypt with a bottle of Woodford Reserve. They share stories about their trip to the pyramids on a horse-drawn carriage during Ramadan and a death-defying race to the Egypt Museum. John comments on accessibility, which did present some problems (including nearly getting them killed!) However, the two agree that Cairo is safe overall and worth the visit. There is also some side chat about Hilton Diamond Status. Tune in to hear why you need to visit Cairo.WheelchairTravel "Open Your World"John Morris on FacebookJohn Morris on Twitter @WCTravelOrgEgyptAirMarriott Mena House CairoRamses HiltonWoodford Reserve ZorkCast FaceBook Group- JOIN TODAY! (Continue and Start the Conversation)TravelZorkZorkCast on TwitterZorkCast on InstaDISCLAIMER: SOME LINKS TO MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS, CREDIT CARDS AND OTHER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ON THIS WILL EARN AN AFFILIATE COMMISSION. OPINIONS EXPRESSED HERE ARE THE AUTHOR’S ALONE AND HAVE NOT BEEN REVIEWED, APPROVED, OR OTHERWISE ENDORSED BY THE SERVICE PROVIDER, MERCHANT OR CREDIT CARD ISSUER.© 2019 ZorkCast © 2019 TravelZork

Lilly Longshore has done much in her 57 years, 17 of which have been on wheels. After a long and successful career as a Waste Water Environmental Engineer, she is now retired and returning to her first love, becoming a travel writer. Lilly spent time in the Peace Corps as a young woman, speaks multiple languages, and is also the founder of LillyLongshore.com. SloveniaBlarney Castle Gardens, IrelandInverness, ScotlandFatima, Prtugal Lilly has just finished her personal memoir, depicting her life not only as a wheelchair user, but as a legally blind woman, and mother of a legally blind son who suffers from the same degenerative retina disease that she has. Lilly provides valuable insight into how someone can start their adventure on wheels, as well as inspires, educates, and provides a little courage to those who are seeking to PUSH towards TRAVEL! AmsterdamSintra, PortugalKinderdijk, NetherlandsBruges, BelgiumGardens at Blarney Castle, Ireland What you’ll learn from this invigorating and exciting podcast: How Lilly became a wheelchair user after a freak fall at home.Lilly’s personal travel style and preferences, and why she loves to travel.Her experiences with traveling alone, with a companion, or with a group tour.The qualities to look for in a tour provider, and what red flags to look out for.The advantages/disadvantages of private tours vs. personal tours.The pros and cons of using a manual chair vs. a powered chair when traveling, and what else you should travel with.Lilly's upcoming trips and the best (and most difficult) cities/countries to travel to in a wheelchair.Lilly’s top travel tips, and the obstacles we still face in accessible travel Deborah Davis with her WHILL wheelchair in Ireland 2019 SHOW NOTES/RESOURCES: The Untethered Soul book by Michael Singer Whill/Scootaround Wheelchair Trip Advisor Lilly's Website: https://lillylongshore.com/ Follow Lilly on Twitter and Facebook

Sylvia Longmire is a writer, Air Force Veteran, mother of two boys, longtime world adventurer, and recently became a wheelchair user. To date, Sylvia has visited 54 countries, 43 of those as a wheelchair user and 34 of those by herself. Sylvia uses her talent for writing to share resources with wheelchair user communities and encourage others to get out there, too.Whether you currently use a wheelchair, know someone who does, or might some day (which is something everyone has in common!), this episode is full of practical tips, advice, and inspiration for your next adventure.In this episode, you’ll hear:How Sylvia got started travelingWhat destinations Sylvia is drawn to as a wheelchair userA few of Sylvia’s favorite wheelchair-accessible destinationsThree essential factors that are important to travelers using wheelchairsSome basics on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how it interacts with travelHow road trips can be possible for those using wheelchairsWhat it’s like for Sylvia to travel with her kidsOther resources mentioned in this episode:Follow Sylvia on Instagram - @sylvia_longmireSylvia’s website - Spin The GlobeSylvia’s travel agency - Spin The Globe TravelAn example of a wheelchair-accessible RV for rent on Airbnb!Register for our WOTR Campout happening October 4-6th near Moab, Utah!Women On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor Websites & Codes:MerrellDeuterEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support! Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Hughes.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

Accessible South Africa — René Tembe is a learning & development practitioner and disability advisor. She started out in recruitment where her introduction to disability was when she was tasked to start a disability desk, creating a database of candidates with disabilities. René moved into training and development and is a registered assessor, facilitor and moderator, also working with people with disability in terms of diversity and awareness programmes for the integration of people into the workplace. In 1997 René was diagnosed with tendinitis and in 2016 with Fibromyalgia and now needs to use a wheelchair for travel. Our service provider spotlight features Freedom Walkers who manufacture affordable walking frames for children with mobility challenges, giving them the gift of independence. Our podcast is hosted by Lois Strachan. This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by André du Toit, The Big Positive Guy.

René Tembe is a learning & development practitioner and disability advisor. She started out in recruitment where her introduction to disability was when she was tasked to start a disability desk, creating a database of candidates with disabilities. René moved into training and development and is a registered assessor, facilitor and moderator, also working with people with disability in terms of diversity and awareness programmes for the integration of people into the workplace. In 1997 René was diagnosed with tendinitis and in 2016 with Fibromyalgia and now needs to use a wheelchair for travel. Our service provider spotlight features Freedom Walkers who manufacture affordable walking frames for children with mobility challenges, giving them the gift of independence. Our podcast is hosted by Lois Strachan. This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by André du Toit, The Big Positive Guy.

Wheelchair Travel Tips Wheelchair user, Mathew Goodwin is a British trapshooter and coach competing internationally in Para/Olympic Trap. Mat is also a World Cup Gold and Silver medalist, 3 times World Record Holder and World champion in the 3 man team event. In 1996, when he was 18 years old Mat became paralysed after he was involved in a car accident. After coming to terms with his disability and overcoming this huge emotional and physical hardship Mat is now a professional clay shooter, travelling all over the world competing. Visit: https://www.handiscover.com/content/tips-articles/wheelchair-travel-tips/ For more information about Mat and this episode. Visit www.handiscover.com and use the code Travel30 to get 30 GBP off your first booking with Handiscover!

John Morris from WheelchairTravel.org joins RGN deputy editor John Walton for an update on how airlines, airports and other parts of the aviation industry are serving passengers with reduced mobility. What are John’s experiences using a wheelchair while travelling? Are airlines living up to their obligations? Why are some newer business class seats — including Qatar Airways’ Qsuite — a big problem for some disabled passengers? Are lavatory facilities sufficient? What is the airport experience like for wheelchair users, and how can it improve? Where is the best practice for boarding and disembarking the aircraft? And how does aviation compare with other parts of the transport and travel industry: hotel rooms, hotel shuttles, airports, taxis, and ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft?

In today's episode I interview Jake Daily, an inspirational guest I met while traveling. Jake is a successful athlete with unique tips for traveling while in a wheelchair. 4:40- Wheelchair Rugby 7:15-Getting into wheelchair rugby 8:00-"Murderball" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kaT5dDiISw 10:45-DASA 14:30-Headphones 17:40-Jake's Travel Story 20:10-Travel Challenges 26:00-Airline Security 31:00-Wheelchair Travel 32:50-"Stuff You Should Know" podcast 34:00-Getting Involved in Sports/Community/Social Network 38:40-Competition and Accountability Get 3 Vetted Recruiters for Free! http://www.nomadicare.com/dylan https://travelersconference.com/ Podcast: www.newmedicalnomads.com/p/podcast  Safe community for medical traveling questions: https://www.facebook.com/groups/newmedicalnomads/ Page for the latest episodes: https://www.facebook.com/NMNPodcast/  Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/dylancalliernewmedicalnomads iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/new-medical-nomads-podcast/id1265522986?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4X6H0dq9hnl5sLEUOnSh1k

Welcome back to another episode of ZorkCast. Today on the show we are once again joined by John Morris of Wheelchair Travel. John is passionate about award travel programs and getting the best value possible out of the points that he collects as a frequent flyer. In today’s episode we continue the award travel series and John shares how he feels about hotel loyalty, the differences between airline and hotel reward programs, and the important role that points play in John’s overall strategy for travel. Don’t miss out on all his great tips, and more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: WheelchairTravel "Open Your World" John Morris on Facebook John Morris on Twitter @WCTravelOrg Las Vegas: Wheelchair Accessible Destination by John Morris on Travel Zork ZorkCast FaceBook Group Continue and Start the Conversation) TravelZork ZorkCast on Twitter ZorkCast on Instagram © 2018 ZorkCast © 2018 TravelZork

Welcome back to another episode of ZorkCast. Today on the show we are once again joined by John Morris of Wheelchair Travel. In today’s episode, we are going to continue a bit of the on and off theme of award travel reboot, talking about why people should be interested in travel status and award travel. To take on this topic, John shares more about his thoughts on collecting frequent flyer points, the importance of knowing when to use your points, and some of the essential resources he recommends for getting started in the travel awards game. For all this and more, don’t miss out on today’s episode! Key Points From This Episode: • John’s thoughts on flying and his views on collecting travel rewards. • Understanding when it’s a good situation to use miles and when it’s not. • Realizing the importance of getting the most value out of your points. • Why choosing to save up points to use years and years from now is a mistake. • Number one resource for those just starting out in the travel awards game. • Recognizing the “study time” needed to understand how travel point programs work. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: WheelchairTravel "Open Your World" John Morris on Facebook John Morris on Twitter @WCTravelOrg Las Vegas: Wheelchair Accessible Destination by John Morris on Travel Zork ZorkCast FaceBook Group Continue and Start the Conversation) TravelZork ZorkCast on Twitter ZorkCast on Instagram © 2018 ZorkCast © 2018 TravelZork

The Agents of Innovation podcast features conversations with entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and artists, hosted by Francisco Gonzalez. Episode 40(April 2018) features an interview with John Morris, founder and owner of WheelchairTravel.org. For more, visit http://wheelchairtravel.org. Episode 40 also features the song "Begin Again" by Matt Hires. His music can be found on his website at: matthires.com. For more information on the Agents of Innovation podcast, visit the website: agentsofinnovation.org and follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Today on the show we welcome my good friend and fellow bourbon drinker, John Morris. John is the creator of wheelchairtravel.org , one of the world's leading authorities on wheelchair accessible travel and one of the most inspirational travellers I know. 19% of Americans have a disability; comprising a substantial portion of not just the US economy but the world economy. There is a massive market for accessible travel that John believes the travel industry is just not tapping into and this is one of the many causes John is advocating. In this episode, John shares his knowledge about travelling the world in a wheelchair. We find out how his website was started and hear about the exciting trips he has taken in Las Vegas, Beijing and many more. John has a unique and incredibly valuable perspective on accessible travel that can’t be missed! Key Points From This Episode: • Find out when John first discovered a love for travel. • The incident that left John a triple amputee and in a wheelchair. • Discover how John’s website wheelchairtravel.org was started. • Why Las Vegas is in a unique position to attract the disability travel market. • Hear more about John and Michael’s plans to ride the Vegas Slotzilla. • John shares an insightful travel story from his trip to Beijing. • What empowers John to travel to some of the least accessible places in the world. • Up in the Air: Why John has pretended to be Ryan Bingham. • Why the market for accessible travel is huge, and the government should listen up! • And much more! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: WheelchairTravel "Open Your World" John Morris on Facebook John Morris on Twitter @WCTravelOrg Las Vegas: Wheelchair Accessible Destination by John Morris on Travel Zork ZorkCast FaceBook Group Continue and Start the Conversation) TravelZork ZorkCast on Twitter ZorkCast on Instagram © 2018 ZorkCast © 2018 TravelZork

Family travel with disabilities may offer some unique challenges, but it still has the same rewards. Our guest on Epic Education Radio this week knows all about it. ::: Like what you’re hearing? Then please subscribe, rate & review Epic Education Radio. We would be extremely grateful! iTunes is a search engine as well, and so when you rate and review us, you help others find us. Thank you! :::     Family Travel with Disabilities Meet Bron. Together with her partner, Andrew, they show their three kids the world. They've been to Sri Lanka, Borneo, Mongolia and more. Oh, and their son Cooper uses a wheelchair. Does that slow them down? Not really. "I think we almost choose places that aren't wheelchair accessible just to prove to ourselves that we can do it and are up for the challenge," Bron tells me.  Based in Melbourne, Australia, Bron's three kids attend local schools, but she pulls them out for adventure whenever she can. Her oldest son, Cooper, was born with a brain injury. For many parents, this dampens the idea of long-term family travel, but Bron found ways to make it work.   Travel Origins Bron was first bitten by the travel bug at 15 when she was an exchange student in Germany. Then later at 20 years old, she went to the US, to Lake Taho and taught kids to ski. "I had never seen snow," she says laughing, "never skied before in my life!” She was trained as a teacher, though, and so quickly learned the basics and how to relay that info to kids.  Wheelchair Travel in Places That Aren't Wheelchair Friendly Their first trip with Cooper was to Singapore when he was young. The trip was for therapy for Cooper, and there were other families there who had kids with the same condition, so their induction into family travel with disabilities started on the right foot. Routines, Resistance, & Insurance for Family Travel with Disabilities Family travel with mobility issues can pos specific challenges to your journey. Bron speaks frankly about some of them, and about some of their routines when flying with a wheelchair. She also talks about the importance of travel insurance. Unfortunately, they had to find out the hard way that "crappy cheap family travel insurance doesn’t work.” More on that story in the show. Despite the challenges, family travel has opened up their lives to new experiences, she says. Listen in as we talk about travel habits, planning, destinations, and other aspects of their story as a family traveling with a wheelchair. IN THIS EPISODE: Tips for Family Travel with Disabilities 02:36 Intro / Origins 07:31 Early challenges & deciding on family travel with disabilities 10:05 Resistance to family travel with disabilities 14:03 Pre-travel routines 16:52 Habits on the road 20:23 Special considerations for wheelchairs and air travel with disabilities  27:27 Travel gear 32:07 Resources 34:02 Money, Finances & Planning  35:53 Destinations they've enjoys as a traveling family with a wheelchair   ABOUT: Tips for Family Travel with Disabilities Names: Bronwyn Leeks, her partner, Andrew, and their three kids, Cooper (12), Pepper (9) and Woody (6) Hold passports from: Australia Type of travel: Live in Melbourne & travel during (and beyond) school holidays. Family travel with disabilities A few places they've been: China, Mongolia, Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, and more.    GEAR: Tips for Family Travel with Disabilities 2 Osprey Porter 46L Backpacks  Macbook Air iPad Air 2 iPad Mini 2 Travel Journals Lego (using these boxes) Canon 70D Camera Keen Shoes   LINKS & RESOURCES: Tips for Family Travel with Disabilities Mathletics Reading Eggs Epic (online library) Khan Academy AirAsia Skyscanner Jackets from Kathmandu The Food Ranger on Youtube   FIND THEM ON Smiths Holiday Road | Facebook |Instagram | Pinterest  Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. This means, at no extra cost to you,  we might receive a small commission if you make a purchase or book using those links. My opinions are my own and I only recommend places/services that I believe will genuinely help your travel. Full-on family travel fundamentals. Epic Education Radio is interviews, stories and advice for people who decide to make travel a priority in their family's life...and for those who want to. Tune in each week to hear stories and advice from new traveling families, and hear how they've handled various family travel-related issues like education, socialization, working, budgeting, accommodation, road-parenting, safety, technology and more. We talk gear, websites, apps and other resources for traveling & nomadic families, and answer questions from those who would like to do something similar.

Family travel with a wheelchair. Resources for travel with disabilities and mobility challenges. First-hand experiences from some of the most wheelchair accessible countries and best places for wheelchair travel. These are just a few of the topics covered in today's episode of Epic Education Radio. ::: Like what you’re hearing? Then please subscribe, rate & review Epic Education Radio. We would be extremely grateful! iTunes is a search engine as well, and so when you rate and review us, you help others find us. Thank you! :::   Family travel with a wheelchair Meet Cory Lee. Diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy at the age of two, Cory has had mobility issues his entire life. However, that's not stopped him from becoming an advocate for family travel with a wheelchair and strong voice for wheelchair users and the disabled travel community. Now 27, Cory travels with his mother or another companion, so the connection to family travel with a wheelchair is here. However, I wanted Cory on the podcast to show both parents and children with disabilities that wheelchair travel is possible, and more of the world is accessible to wheelchair users than you might realize. Origins of a wheelchair travel addict When Cory was a child, he and his mom traveled in the US every summer. A took a trip to Disney World planted the seed of wheelchair travel for Cory. Then at 15 his took his first international trip, and the seed began to grow. Fast forward 12 years and Cory has now visited 20 countries on six continents. His dream is to visit every continent, but he's still working on how family travel with a wheelchair will work in Antarctica. Tips for Travel with a Wheelchair Planning any family travel with a wheelchair? Cory gives a lot of advice, but perhaps the most wheelchair travel advice he gives is this: plan ahead. When we talked, he told me that he was presently planning a trip that wouldn't happen for another 12 months! There are many extra factors that wheelchair travelers need to consider, he says. Fr example, he needs a roll-in shower, and he needs to search hotels, transportation, and other factors to see just how accessible and wheelchair-friendly it will be. Best Destinations for Wheelchair Travel Looking for a great place for family travel with a wheelchair? Cory tells us a few of his favorites. We didn't have time to discuss everywhere, of course, but I was surprised at a few that he recommended, and a few that he thought needed work. For US travel with a wheelchair, Cory named Washington DC as the most wheelchair accessible destination. The trains, buses and attractions were all wheelchair accessible, he said, and when considering the monuments, museums and other sites, there is certainly much to see and do. Another wheelchair accessible travel destination? Las Vegas. Cory never had a problem getting a wheelchair accessible taxi in Las Vegas he said. Elsewhere in the Americas, Cory just returned from a trip to Ecuador, where he enjoyed the sites in Quito and took a tour through the Amazon. You read that right. Listen in to hear about it. In Europe, Cory had high praise for Iceland and the city of London. Both were excellent destinations for family travel with a wheelchair, he said. Surprisingly (to me at least), Paris was not. They could only locate one wheelchair accessible taxi during their stay, he said, and it didn't come cheap. Then again, Cory says that this was 2011, and a lot may have changed since then.  What would be Cory's top pick for wheelchair travel. Where does he think sisone of the best destinations for family travel with a wheelchair? Australia. "They really have it going on with disability," says Cory. In places like Sydney and Melbourne, be believes that both attractions and transport were designed with travel with a wheelchair in mind Do you know anything about family travel with a wheelchair? Let us know? Family travel whould include everyone, and so I want to share as many tips, stories and advice as possible. Let us know! IN THIS EPISODE 00:00 Intro 0000 Origin 0000 Planning & resources 0000 Travel gear 0000 Destinations advice to parents of wheelchair users ABOUT Names: Cory Lee (27 years old) Hold passports from: USA Type of travel: Short-term travel with a wheelchair A few places they've been: Over 20 countries in Europe, the Americas and more IN THEIR BAGS Laptop (make/model?) Go Pro (make/model?) Go Mobility Chair (make/model?) LINKS & RESOURCES Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Type 2) Delta The Hilton Honors App (can search accessible rooms) Thorntree Forum for Travel with Disabilities Iceland Unlimited Ecuador For All Cory's Amazon Hike (and the video of the worm I mentioned) Disability Horizons Spin the Globe Other wheelchair travel blog recommendations? FIND THEM ON Curb Free with Cory Lee | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram   Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. This means, at no extra cost to you,  we might receive a small commission if you make a purchase or book using those links. My opinions are my own and I only recommend places/services that I believe will genuinely help your travel.   Full-on family travel fundamentals. Epic Education Radio is interviews, stories and advice for people who decide to make travel a priority in their family's life...and for those who want to. Tune in each week to hear stories and advice from new traveling families, and hear how they've handled various family travel-related issues like education, socialization, working, budgeting, accommodation, road-parenting, safety, technology and more. We talk gear, websites, apps and other resources for traveling & nomadic families, and answer questions from those who would like to do something similar.

Download Episode! Anthony is on a quest to visit all 193 countries in the world.  And he plans to accomplish this goal as the first person in a wheelchair.    Anthony is an incredibly impressive individual who has not let physical disabilities dictate his life.  Despite being in a wheelchair he has managed to travel to 20% of the world’s countries on his quest to visit all 193.  He shares with us the challenges of being disabled in developing countries with two heartfelt stories.  What stands out most is his positive and can-do attitude.  Anthony is an inspiration whether you are a traveler or not.   Subscribe on iTunes today! More about Anthony William: Born in: I was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, which is a city in the North East of England. Passports from: British Passport Favorite travel book: As much as I love reading and as much as I also love traveling, I've never actually combined the two and read a travel book. Favorite travel film: Perhaps it would either be something like Into the Wild or Life of Pi. Favorite travel site: It's probably dreadfully unoriginal but I would say my favorite travel related app is the couchsurfing app. Must carry: Recent addition to my carry-on baggage – an iPad Pro – really handy for writing on the road and is much smaller than my old laptop. Favorite food: Vegetarian Lasagna or Spaghetti. Favorite drink: Pineapple and Coconut water. Favorite Airline: I think the best airline I've flown on so far way one of these three: Air NZ, Xiamen Airline and Oman Air. Favorite Hotel: I quite enjoy staying at the Marriott whenever I can afford it or snag some free accommodation. Overall though I've stayed in way too many hotels to specifically pinpoint a favorite. Website: Geordie Traveller Facebook: Geordie Traveller Twitter: @Geordie_Travels Instagram: @GeordieTraveller Subscribe on iTunes today!! About Counting Countries Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi. About GlobalGaz Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl.  He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia.   Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com How Many Countries Are There? Well… that depends on who you ask! The United Nations states that there are 193 member states. The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 225 countries and territories. The Century Club states that there are 325 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands. The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world. The Best Traveled states that there are 1281 unique places in the world. Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.

I figured I could wait till a week out to book my hotel for the last leg of my trip to Belize. I had already booked the first half of trip in the Northern Jungles, and was undecided as to what part of the country's coastline I wanted to visit for the last four days of my week-long visit. I then discovered a surprising and time consuming truth. Belize is not exactly accessible to tourists in wheelchairs. Seriously folks, very little has really been done to open up this beautiful country to travelers with disabilities. Apparently, there are only a handful of hotels that have even a single accessible room. Even Frommer's.com concurs: "Most disabilities shouldn't stop anyone from traveling. There are more options and resources out there than ever before. However, in general, there are relatively few handicapped-accessible buildings or transport vehicles in Belize. A very few hotels offer wheelchair-accessible accommodations, and there are no public buses, commuter airlines, or water taxis thus equipped. In short, it's relatively difficult for a person with disabilities to get around in Belize." Read more: I loved this travel bloggers assessment which I read prior to seeing the proof myself: "The fact is, most of Belize simply isn't accessible for people with limited mobility. Or just for those of us who aren't as spry as we used to be. Hotels almost invariably are built elevated from ground level. Walkways at jungle lodges or even at regular hotels are cobblestone or rough boards or loose gravel. Often the best rooms, those with the views, are on the top floors, up several flights of stairs. I can count the number of hotels in Belize with handicap-accessible rooms on the arthritic fingers of one hand - Calico Jack's in Placencia, the original SunBreeze in San Pedro, Hok'ol K'in in Corozal Town, and maybe a couple of others. Aside from elevators in the high-rise hotels in Belize City, the Radisson Fort George, Renaissance Tower and the Princess, and the little one atCorona del Mar in San Pedro, here are almost no elevators anywhere in the country. Even the new condo developments in Placencia and Ambergris Caye are going up two, three or four stories without elevators. (Surely, developers will figure out the average buyer of a US$600,000 condo is not going to be a 20-something marathon runner, but more like a retired couple with a hip replacement or two?) I understand the problems of building in a hurricane- and flood-prone environment, on sand, on remote hillsides. I realize there are no laws requiring access for those with less than perfect mobility. In today's world of aging Baby Boomers with bum knees, though, there's a market for hotels and condos with easy access. Somebody is going to figure out that wide doors, access ramps and elevators sell. Even if it's not mandated by law, it can make good economic sense to make new construction in Belize accessible to everyone." http://www.belizefirst.com/RamblesAroundBelize2008.htm Banyan Bay www.banyanbay.com, located on San Pedro Island, was one ocean front hotel that was recommended and available (overlooking the pool - not ocean - as is typical for "handicapped rooms" are found to be placed in least desired locations), but I decided that I really preferred to go south to Placencia. A web search came up with Roberts Grove which prides itself on having an accessible room for those with disabilities. While they were incredibly gracious and helpful, by the time I was ready to book, the room was already reserved. Another wheeler was going to the resort that same week and they were going to have to build a ramp for him to a non-designated first floor room. They offered the same for me, but the bathroom wasn't accessible and they had a shower, no tub and no shower chair, so I declined this trip. I looked to Hotels.com and used their search option for "Accessible room." A few hotels that met my discerning criteria - including accessible rooms - came up! YAY!