Bert Burns is a former Paralympian who made a significant impact in the world of wheelchair racing during the 1980s and 1990s. A seasoned athlete and advocate for adaptive sports, Bert's journey is one of resilience, determination, and inspiring success.
Sophie Morgan is a prominent figure in the world of disability advocacy and accessible travel. Born in the UK and now residing in the US, Sophie wears many hats: she is a TV host, writer, columnist for Condé Nast, and founder of the advocacy initiative Rights on Flights.
In 2023, I received a Guinness World Record for traveling to 66 countries in one year using a wheelchair. To my knowledge, no other wheelchair traveler in the world has done something like this. You might be wondering... how?
Recently, 17 members from the Wheel the World team traveled to El Chaltén - a town in Argentinean Patagonia. In this article, we share the experiences written by two wheelchair-users. We hope this will showcase the adventure, emotions, and inspiration to live the experiences you dream to live.
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.
