Since I was little, I had dreamed of entrepreneurship, inspired by the trajectory of my family. At the age of 18, my whole life became entrepreneurial in and of itself after a car accident left me paralyzed from the shoulders down. Like most entrepreneurial endeavors, I had to start from scratch.
There are accessible adventures available all around the world. Sometimes, you just need to choose the right destinations. There are plenty that offer adapted activities and experiences for those with disabilities.
Traveling can be expensive, especially for people with disabilities. Hotel rooms can cost more and the necessary adaptable equipment can be quite pricey - among other contributing factors. Remove the challenge of marked up prices and, well, significant barriers still remain.
Travel has always been important to me, but I had no idea how that would change when I fell in love and married a C6 quadriplegic. Now having been in the disability world for 27 years, I’m a wife, friend, advocate, lover, caregiver, and when it comes to travel, I’m “The Companion”.
Tampa Bay is an accessible destination that needs to be on your radar for future trips. This slice of Florida holds amazing beaches, frequent events, delicious food, diverse neighborhoods and much more. The city has a plethora of accessible attractions and activities to visit.
