Let’s not talk about COVID, instead, let’s talk about the freedom we’ve mostly regained after lockdowns and the options we have to interact in person and even get out and see our country or the world for that matter!
Accessible travel isn’t new, and thankfully there are plenty of options available for people with all kinds of special requirements, whether that be specific supports, sensory needs or certain mobility aids and accessibility requirements.
If you or your client(s) are considering taking a trip or planning a social outing, long or short, we’ve put together a short list of some accessible travel and social outing options to whet the whistle and start those creative travel juices flowing.
Some of these are location specific, while others service the whole of Australia. It’s also not an exhaustive list, but hopefully you’ll find it a good place to start.
Amplify Travel
Their website pretty much says it all:
Travel doesn’t need to be challenging, Amplify Travel will hold your hand every step along the way – from booking your ideal vacation, to hiring equipment that you require during your stay, and to connect you with your dedicated qualified care in a city of choice. You shouldn’t have to travel with the kitchen sink, let us do the organising and preparation to make your vacation even more enjoyable and stress-free.
We’ve been lucky enough to personally meet some of the Amplify team and we’re proud to say, we reckon they’re ace.
Travengers
Built from a personal need by founder Agnes to create more opportunities for her autistic sister Elise, the Travengers story is close to our heart (considering Able began for a similar reason).
Their vision perfectly encapsulates what they want from their work:
A world where travel and social connection is possible for all young adults.
A world where people with hidden disabilities are accommodated for, and accepted and appreciated for who they are.
To be available for young people across Australia and beyond.
Through their site you can find and book travel options or even good, inclusive social outings with others in the community. Dive in and see what’s possible.
Have Wheelchair Will Travel
More of a review style resource, Have Wheelchair Will Travel is an exercise in sharing the experience of a family navigating travel experiences alongside their son Braeden who has cerebral palsy.
The blog style entries discuss specific locations both in Australia and the US, covering what their experience was like, including tips on how accessible and even welcoming each location was.
Well worth a look if you’re travelling with a wheelchair especially, but certainly relevant if you want to stay on top of what options are out there for accessible tourism.
And last but certainly not least is …
Tourism Australia
Although their Accessible Tourism page isn’t much to look at, the links to other resources found within are invaluable for finding good, accessible tourism and travel options around the country.
We applaud Tourism Australia for breaking ground in collating such a long list, and would love to see it continue to expand and become more interactive. It’d also be great to see a more accessible page layout and user experience, but the resources are still fantastic.
Ok, hopefully that’s got you started, now let’s get out there and enjoy everything that being social and finding new experiences has to offer!
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