Anthony @ The World is Accessible
MemberAirports and travel hubs can be challenging environments for people with autism, but small changes could make a big difference. What sensory-friendly features or services would make these spaces more comfortable for you or your loved ones?
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Airports and travel hubs can be overwhelming for Autistic people. Here’s what could help
Many Autistic people struggle through air travel or avoid it altogether. But travellers told us small measures and supports can make a big difference.
Anthony @ The World is Accessible, alliejay and 2 others2 CommentsLess noise will benefit us all, I think. I have seen airports remove audio announcements and rely on screens more. I have seen grocery stores run “quiet hours” for a couple of hours a day where they turn off all music and loud speakers too.
1The 5 tips they include are quite helpful. We definitely take on board most of those points when we are traveling with our daughter – especially the bit about giving ourselves more time. We also pack a lot of toys and items that we know she loves, so she can immerse herself in moments of downtime or if she’s becoming a bit too…
Saw this in @theworldisaccessible newsletter (go subscribe, you won’t regret it!) and was blown away. What Wonders would you want to visit?
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What I Learned by Visiting All 7 Wonders as a Disabled Person
Marcela Marañon is the first known wheelchair user to visit the Seven Wonders of the World. Here's what she hopes people learn from her journey.
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Thanks for the mention, boyo <3 great article, right?! I don’t think I have been to any of the wonders of the world come ot think of it..
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This video from @daniellevates is hilarious
I recently made this vlog of a review of the activities on Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas! Overall, I had a great time on the ship, but I noticed that there were opportunities for adaptive options. For instance, all of the water slides had stairs to get to them, and the zip line didn’t have any…
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Where have you seen adaptive water slides? I’d love to know what that looks like. Is it an elevator? Or a ramp?
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Would certainly be interested in hearing @theworldisaccessible thoughts on this. Anything you would add or change?
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The Ultimate Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide to Rio de Janeiro
With so many wheelchair accessible Rio de Janeiro attractions and things to do, this city is a fantastic destination for everyone!
Ah yes! I saw that Cory Lee had shared this today. I’m yet to read it, but will be reading it soon and will report back with my thoughts. I am hoping that it may catch the interest of a few folks and lead them to want to join our group trip to Rio (potentially) next year!
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