I don’t usually share travel information when I’m traveling without my wheelchair user, but when Kristen reached out about her latest travel experience and asked if she could share, it made sense. As disability moms, we’re always on the lookout for the things that will work well for our families and we stay alert for things that won’t. Below, Kristen Perso of Cherry Blossom Vacations shares her experience in the Florida Keys, including what would work with a wheelchair and what wouldn’t. It’s a good reminder of the ways we need to adapt for disability travel. A Different Kind of Trip Pin for ..read more

With Kids! Amway Grand Plaza Lobby Grand Rapids, Michigan is the only place in the world where you can start your day enjoying the masterpieces of Rodin and Chihuly, get in playtime at an interactive children’s museum, roam the forest, and then watch the sunset from an accessible beach. It’s a city destination that offers all of the big city favorites with a side of small town, beach vibes, and forest hideaways. We found excellent wheelchair accessibility in each of the aspects of Grand Rapids. In fact, in addition to accessible city attractions and a paved path through the forest, we visite ..read more

Photo by Cottonbro Studio from Pexels I welcome all expertise that can make the world of traveling with disabilities a little easier. Lydia Nash is a seasoned writer with a passion for motoring, technology, and business. She delves into diverse topics such as personal finance, outdoor adventures, automotive tech, performance upgrades, and road safety. Lydia provides insightful and enlightening content on the latest trends in automotive technology, small business innovations, and financial strategies, empowering readers to make informed decisions. Below, she shares her insights on how we can ..read more

Ohio’s Largest Playground Enjoying the water chair at Kings Island It isn’t hard to see how Warren County earned its name as Ohio’s Largest Playground. We could see the swoops of rollercoasters from our parking lot at Great Wolf Lodge. Beyond theme parks and indoor and outdoor water parks, there are also playgrounds of the usual variety, hiking trails, historic towns, and all of the local shopping and eating a heart could desire. This is a great destination for families with mixed abilities, mixed age levels, and mixed personalities. There’s truly something for everyone! **We were hosted by ..read more

With kids! Accessible lake path at DeGray Lake Resort State Park When you search Becoming rentABLE for mobility accessible short-term rentals in Arkansas, you’ll find over 50 accessible lodging units, cabins and yurts in the parks throughout the state. Arkansas State Parks are making outdoor summers (or any time of year) accessible to all abilities. While accessibility has become a priority at Arkansas’ state parks, we only had time to explore two of their parks. Here’s what we discovered! DeGray Lake Resort State Park DeGray Lake was our home base for our stay, and beyon ..read more

With kids! Accessible Ridenour Overlook We’ve been soaking in the wonders of the outdoors this summer, and Raystown Lake Region was a beautiful reminder that we don’t have to travel far to do that. Dubbed the crown jewel of Pennsylvania, Raystown Lake offers plenty of wheelchair accessible fun and opportunities to explore the great outdoors. When to go Raystown Lake offers a classic mountain getaway any time of year. Cool off with a lake breeze in the heat of summer, or cozy up with a s’more on a snowy winter night. The abundance of flora and forests make it beautiful in spring and fall, too ..read more

Exploring Utah’s National Ability Center Riders of varying abilities enjoying a ride together This may be one of the most amazing places I’ve ever discovered. (I know I’ve said that before, but the more we explore, the more we find!) The National Ability Center (NAC) in Utah is a truly remarkable place that is completely changing inclusive recreation and adaptive sports. We’ve found other really great disability camps, like Aaron’s Acres in Lancaster County, and even the rare options of camps that will include siblings. Joni & Friends offers family retreats around the world, most with a c ..read more

With kids! The accessible view from the porch at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Don’t miss this main event action just across the Potomac River from D.C.! While Fairfax County could easily be an extension to any D.C. trip, it deserves its own time to shine. We spent a weekend exploring Fairfax County’s big city amenities, historical sites, national museums, and outdoor natural wonders, but we could’ve easily spent a week and still wanted more. There’s truly something for everyone and we were impressed by initiatives for inclusion almost everywhere we went. Jaden even found a new favorite h ..read more

A disability guide to the park and resort Loved seeing so many diverse LEGO in every part of the park! Thanks to our incredible experience at LEGOLAND Florida and the Pirate Island Hotel, I’ve been really excited to check out the newest LEGOLAND and resort in New York. I’ve come to have a high respect for LEGO and their attitudes toward inclusion, so I was glad to finally explore the newest installation of LEGOLAND parks. It did not disappoint! The hotel alone would’ve been worth the trip for us, and we had a positive park experience. Still, my absolute favorite part of LEGOLAND New York is t ..read more

Finding Accurate Accessibility Information Isaiah, Mackenzie, Kaylynn, Avayha, and Elijah in his wheelchair at Desert View Watchtower on the south rim of the Grand Canyon. Amy Tarpein is the Founder of Elijah’s Baby Bucketlist, a social media movement raising awareness about lissencephaly while helping 6-year-old Elijah live life to the fullest. She volunteered to cover the #7 barrier to special needs family travel – accurate accessibility information. As a single mom to ten children, including one with a rare disease, she’s learned quite a bit from her journeys! Below she shares accessible t ..read more