Mobility Matters: Making Travel Accessible for Everyone
Whether it’s a weekend trip to the beach, a tour of a historic site or an epic voyage abroad, the ability to travel for recreation is something many people take for granted, and that everyone should be able to enjoy. Not long ago, if someone experienced a disability that limited their mobility, they’d likely spend most of their lives isolated from society, inside their home or a care facility. Thankfully, the voices of those with physical disabilities has been amplified, and some systems have greatly improved over time, allowing people of many ability levels to discover the world outside their own home and neighborhood. Historically, improvements started with access to basic needs such as transportation and restrooms. Today, the conversation revolves around inclusion in the greater community and access to a variety of activities—moving beyond simply surviving to truly thriving. Instead of just making weekly grocery trips realistic, checking off that dream vacation abroad is also doable for many individuals with disabilities. But,
like any trip, getting there is often the hardest part, and more so if accommodations are needed. We still have a long way to go toward creating more accessible travel, but opening up the world to folks of all abilities is vital to creating a vibrant and inclusive community, and two women in Vancouver are working hard to do just that.
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