The Accessible Travel Community
Travelers with disabilities and “less-abilities” can learn so much from talking with each other. And I have found many wonderful accessible travel bloggers writing about their experiences throughout the world. When I’m planning a trip, I almost...Filing For Disability
When we talk about new or worsening disabilities it doesn’t take long for the subject of “filing for disability” to come up. And the myths about it are many. Among my friends and collaborators there are lots of stories of how we filed, the challenges we faced and our...
A Trip to Phoenix Arizona
Recently my husband and I planned and then took a trip to Phoenix Arizona. The first question you may ask is….Why Phoenix? And the simple answer is Family and Friends. Since our family members have moved to different locations, regular get-togethers at...This AND That
I recently had a conversation with a family member about “health issues” and we discussed peoples’ (over ?) reliance on doctors and medications for treating everything. And it led me to think honestly about what I have found over 40 years with a serious, progressive,...Finding Success by Joining Forces
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has” Margaret Mead Working to make the world safer and more accessible can be a process that takes time. And for everyday citizens...What About Tomorrow?
Forty years ago, a visit to a neurologist and subsequent tests lead to a presumptive diagnosis of MS. At the time there were no good tools available to confirm the diagnosis. Doctors could only say things like “You probably have MS” or “You might be...Life Coaching Success Story – Lauren
Disabilities are not always visible when we look at another person. And they do not always involve the physical problems we usually think of as disabilities. But, problems with mental and emotional health can result in significant disabilities that are unseen to...“Accessible” can both feel right and look beautiful!
As we strive to make our environments more accessible and easier to use, we have found that careful planning can help to create solutions that are not just fully workable but also beautiful. I don’t think that I am unique in wanting to live in the home that does not...Dear Retailer: We Don’t All Drive to Your Store!
Four years ago, we moved to a new home in a different city and state. We chose our location carefully to take advantage of abundant shopping options, numerous bus lines and close proximity to medical and municipal services. The location of our condo provided me with...Gloria Lepik-Corrigan
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