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”.
Traveling is one of the most enriching and fulfilling experiences life has to offer. It opens doors to new cultures, people, and adventures, allowing you to create lasting memories. However, for those anxious about traveling in a wheelchair, these opportunities can feel out of reach.
When it comes to ADA compliant hotel rooms, the requirements cover the very basics, at best. Unfortunately, the most fundamental needs of wheelchair-users are often lacking. The shower is not accessible, the door is too narrow, and one issue that stands out the most: the bed is often way too high!
Cancun has been a popular vacation destination over the years, and for good reason, too. On the tip of the Yucatán Peninsula, Cancun overlooks the idyllic Caribbean Sea with its white sandy beaches, and the welcoming from the locals is as warm as the weather.
On the 33rd anniversary of American with Disabilities Act, the Department of Transportation announced its new rule requiring single-aisle planes to provide accessible facilities large enough to accommodate wheelchair users.
