Accessible Travel

Travel Strong with Once Upon a Wish Travel by Kt K.

For the past 10 years, I’ve been organizing events for disability rights groups, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all. When my oldest was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, this mission became even more personal.

Everyone deserves the opportunity to explore the world in a way that feels comfortable and accessible to them. My goal is to help you plan the trip you’ve always dreamed of—without the stress and uncertainty.

As a way to give back, I donate a portion of my commission from every booking to JDRF in honor of my own T1D Warrior. Let’s create a journey that’s as seamless as it is unforgettable!

Inclusive Planning for Conferences and Events

While attending IMEX America 2022, I participated in Podcast Eating at a Meeting with speaker Tracy Stuckrath. We chatted about the importance of inclusive event planning and how to do so effectively. Check it out!

Travel Accessibly

News and articles to learn more

Autism Friendly Ship Offerings on Royal Caribbean

Learn more about what Royal Caribbean is doing to make their sailings more accessible to all

The Wellness Director Making the Maldives Accessible for Travelers With Disabilities

Despite its popular attractions, the Maldives is mostly off-limits to travelers with disabilities. But that's about to change, thanks to Victoria Kruse, who’s leading a groundbreaking accessibility initiative at Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences.

Travel Weekly: State of Accessible Travel Part 2

How destinations, tours and cruise lines confront limitations while trying to accommodate all travelers — and what advisors must recognize to serve this growing market.

Royal Caribbean cuise ship, lit up on the ocean

photo of island and palm trees, reflected in water. Image by Mohamed Thasneem. sunset photo of water, 3 palm trees and an island in the distance. All items reflected in the water.

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Travel Weekly: State of Accessible Travel

Travel companies are working to improve the travel experience for the disabled. Advocates say it just makes good business sense.

Green background with graphics of service dogs, suitcases, wheelchair, asl hands, glasses, canes and other drawings denoting disabilities

Plan Accessibly

News and articles in the Events World

Event Leadership Institute Unveils New Certificate Course to Make Events More Inclusive for Disabled Attendeees

Designed to go beyond ADA compliance and requirements, the certificate course will raise awareness while providing event professionals in any industry role with the knowledge, skills and know-how to transform their in-person and digital events so they are welcoming, accessible and inclusive for all attendees.

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Accessible Meetings, Events & Conferences Guide

Welcome to the updated, digital version of A Guide to Planning Accessible Meetings, originally published by Independent Living Research Utilization in 1993, written by co-authors June Isaacson Kailes and Darrell Jones. The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center and TransCen, Inc. sponsored this update and publication in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the transformational Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. This version includes regulatory updates along with practical guidance from a host of meeting planning professionals, subject matter experts, and even June Kailes herself.

Making Events Accessible:
Checklist for meetings, conferences, training, and presentations that are remote/virtual, in-person, or hybrid

This page helps presenters, participants, and organizers make events inclusive, particularly to people with disabilities. This benefits everyone, particularly international participants.

More Tools Coming Soon

Come back for more links, tools, posts and articles on traveling accessibly.

Contact me for any questions or help in planning your accessible travel and events.