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GetAboutAble

Tour

We are a social enterprise focused on improving travel and leisure options for people with disabilities. All profits are re-invested to empower people with disabilities to participate in travel and leisure activities, and to help the travel and leisure sector be more inclusive for people with disabilities.

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Accessible Travel Social Enterprise

TabiFolk

Community

TabiFolk is a social network for people to share information and ask questions about accessible and inclusive travel. 15% of the world's population has some sort of disability and this number is expected to grow as the populations of many countries age. Often people with specific needs travel with multiple companions and stay longer - a multi... more

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Accessible Travel Disability

My story of hiking with mobility challenges

Article

Some people think that because I have written a number of trail guides I must be a super hiker. In fact, there was a time in my life when walking across a room was an insurmountable challenge. While healing has come after disastrous brain surgery that saved my life yet left my right side paralyzed, I still require support to navigate uneven surf... more

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Hiking Disability Accessible Travel Writing

Travengers

Marketplace

🇦🇺 Travengers provides supported travel and social events in Australia for young adults on the autism spectrum or with hidden disabilities. Explore our social group with a range of events, such as paddle boarding, VR game room, hikes, bar nights and more (currently available in Sydney). Connect with like-minded people in a space where you can b... more

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Accessible Travel Australia

A Journey through Inclusive Fukushima

Video

This short documentary is about the story behind the Japan Travel Awards, an initiative launched in 2021 to discover the best of Japan's diverse and inclusive tourism. The documentary introduces the work of the Fukushima Barrier-Free Tour Center (Fukushima, Japan), the Japan Travel Awards' inaugural Grand Prix winner. The Center was also the rec... more

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Accessible Travel Japan Fukushima

Blind Travels

Blog

My name is Ted Tahquechi, Denver based blind photographer, travel blogger and guide dog user. I have traveled all over the world for more than 35 years. I am a photography educator using my art to make a difference. I lost my sight in 1999 and now travel and blog with my guide Fauna. I created blindtravels.com to be a resource for visually imp... more

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Accessible Travel Photography Visually Impaired

Wheel the World

Tour Company

Wheel the World is an online travel agency for travelers with disabilities and seniors to travel the world. Find and book accessible Places to Stay, Things to Do, and Multi-day Trips +160 destinations with detailed information about accessibility and an experienced customer support. We are the most comprehensive guide for travelers with disabi... more

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Accessible Travel

Wider Worldview

Podcast

Photojournalist and marketer Megan Zink interviews entrepreneurs, educators and explorers to inspire you to tap into travel and get outside your ‘comfort known’. Topics covered include the psychology of travel, travel in the education system, accessibility to travel, conscious travel, responsible travel and more. #GetCurious and excited to lear... more

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European Capitals of Smart Tourism

Organization

🇪🇺 The European Capital of Smart Tourism initiative recognises outstanding achievements by European cities as tourism destinations in four categories: sustainability, accessibility, digitalisation as well as cultural heritage and creativity. This European Union (EU) initiative aims to promote smart tourism in the EU, network and strengthen dest... more

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What does accessible and inclusive travel mean to you?

Discussion

Marjorie Turner Hollman: For sure--There is such a wide range of situations within the disability community for neccessary accomodations. I deal with trail access and try hard to note trails that are 'handicapped friendly' but this does not specifically include those with visual impairments. I am learning form the followers of my American based ... more

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Accessible Travel

Accessible Canberra

Video

Canberra is GetAboutAble’s hometown and we want you to come and discover its accessible & inclusive venues through our “Canberra: More than inclusive, more than accessible” campaign.

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Accessible Travel Canberra Australia

Athens hosts #TourismForAll Challenge to Create Accessible Tourism Itineraries