Accessible Travel Tips, MS, MSGladiator, MSLiving, power wheelchairs, wheelchair travel

Review of Wheelchair Accessibility of Massanutten Ski Resort

I recently took my sons to Massanutten Ski Resort, Virginia, and this is a review of our experience. I picked Massanutten because they work with a group that provides adapted skiing options. Ratings on a 10-point scale: For my 1st time, snowboarding teen sons: 10 Arranging accessible lodging: 10 Accessible lodging: 10 Wheelchair accessibility of… Continue reading Review of Wheelchair Accessibility of Massanutten Ski Resort

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Challenge – Travel 2

Hello! I mentioned that traveling to Germany is one of my dreams. There are a few challenges keeping me from feeling confident about the trip. I have identified a few milestones and resources to help me become confident enough for a transatlantic flight with a power wheelchair. Milestones include learning German, updating my passport, a… Continue reading Challenge – Travel 2

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Travel Tips #3

I need to expand on my previous traveling advice. I found I have more to learn to travel successfully with mobility issues. I recently traveled using my tips to pick a house to rent on a lake. I used my tips to pour over descriptions, pictures, and even to contact the owner with questions. Picture… Continue reading Travel Tips #3

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Hit the road with independence!

This can mean different things to different people. If you are 16 and just received your driver's license it means you can finally drive without a co-pilot saying "slow down", "you're too close", or "you see the light, right?" Or maybe your co-pilot acted very afraid by constantly stomping on a non-existent brake pedal. I… Continue reading Hit the road with independence!

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Travel Tips, Part 2

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I am ready for some water therapy, now. I would have said beach therapy but I figured I needed to expand my horizon this year. So, I am including lakes, rivers, bays, reservoirs, steams, creeks, and marshes with my favorite beaches this year. Everything is different this year, but I… Continue reading Travel Tips, Part 2

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Travel Tips part 1

I bet I am not the only one looking towards the time we can all travel again. Anyone else starting to plan it out, even if only in your mind? This is the start of a blog series on traveling with accessibility issues. Let me start with lessons I learned with 4 different lodgings during… Continue reading Travel Tips part 1