Traveling is an exciting and enriching experience that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy. However, for people with disabilities, traveling can present unique challenges. Accessibility issues, lack of information, and other barriers can make it difficult to plan and execute a successful trip.

The Challenges of Traveling with a Disability 

In 2021, $7,239 wheelchairs or scooters were lost, damaged, delayed, or stolen on the country’s largest airlines according to the air travel consumer report. And a 2021 survey conducted by AbleMove reports that out of over 300 wheelchair users, 43% say they no longer fly due to their past experiences.

Resources for Accessible Travel 

Despite these challenges, there are many resources and organizations working to improve accessibility and make travel more inclusive for people with disabilities. One such organization is the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), which promotes the ideals of the Americans with Disabilities Act around the world to increase the ability of individuals with disabilities to travel, work, and live abroad.