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A journey to redefine the limits of accessibility

Accessible Travel Itineraries

Hey there, I’m Tori!

I am a 26-year-old recent graduate with a passion for travelling, crafting, and over-indulging in iced lattes. I was born and raised in the Toronto area of Canada, but thanks to the help of my amazing family and friends, I have had the opportunity to travel to some of the most amazing places around the world. I decided to create this blog as a way to continue my love for writing post-university, but more than anything, I hope for this to be a place where you can learn and grow with me as I navigate living my life as a young adult with a disability.

Tori and family in front of El Cedral church on wheelchair accessible shore excursion in Cozumel Mexico

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Wheelchair Accessible Cozumel Shore Excursion: Culture, Tequila and Beachfront Lunch

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You can go on a fully wheelchair-accessible suspension bridge in Squamish, British Columbia

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You can go on a fully wheelchair-accessible suspension bridge in Squamish, British Columbia

read the review You can go on a fully wheelchair-accessible suspension bridge in Squamish, British Columbia

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Discover the Myra Canyon Trestles: A Spectacular Wheelchair Accessible Hike in Kelowna, BC

read the review Discover the Myra Canyon Trestles: A Spectacular Wheelchair Accessible Hike in Kelowna, BC

Accessibility does not need to be limiting. With a little bit of planning and problem-solving, adventure is fully within reach.

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for me, I really like corn! 🌽

for me, I really like corn! 🌽

Dressed to impress the open bar 🤍

Dressed to impress the open bar 🤍

definitely hits the books for being the best night

definitely hits the books for being the best night this summer 🥰 @mwthisbar

#MorganWallen #ThisBarNasville #wheelchairtravel #broadwaynashville #tennessee #smaawarenessmonth #nightlife #accessibletravel #travelblogger

here for the cowboys 🤠

here for the cowboys 🤠

music city but make it girly pop 💖🥰💋🦋

music city but make it girly pop 💖🥰💋🦋

Long live Taylor’s country era 🎤🪩🫶 Vis

Long live Taylor’s country era 🎤🪩🫶

Visiting the Country Music Hall of Fame was such a big highlight of Nashville (probably spent a little longer than necessary going through the Taylor Swift section 😅), but also LOVED going on a tour of Hatch Show Print while we were here. This is one of America’s oldest letterpress shops and they’ve made posters for some of the biggest artists in country music since 1879. We even got to make our own cute little prints 🥹

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#countrymusichalloffame #musiccity #nashvilletourism #hatchshowprint #travelblogger #tennessee #downtownnashville #smaawarenessmonth

A day in my life as a Keynote Speaker 🎤 Thank y

A day in my life as a Keynote Speaker 🎤 Thank you to the YAC Conference committee for inviting me to share this day with all of you!

@tndeptofhealth
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@nashvillefarmersmarket
@geistnashville

#disabilitytravel #dayinthelife #Keynotespeaker #motivationalspeaker #nashvillefarmersmarket #spinalmuscularatrophy #SMAAwarnessMonth #Nashville #Tennessee

Toronto —> Nashville ✈️ Spend a travel day w

Toronto —> Nashville ✈️ Spend a travel day with me en route to give a keynote speech with the @tndeptofhealth

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#disabilitytravel #Keynotespeaker #motivationalspeaker #spinalmuscularatrophy #SMAAwarnessMonth #Nashville #Tenesee #conference

Happy Disability Pride month 🩵 #DisabilityPrid

Happy Disability Pride month 🩵

#DisabilityPride #disabilityawarness #poetry

june appreciation post 🌻🫶🐝 celebrating th

june appreciation post 🌻🫶🐝 celebrating the one and only @maayanziv_ winning her Meritorious Service Cross Award, bug parties, bridal showers, patio drinks, family visits, sparkles and meeting new followers irl. it was a good one 💖

Every week, I hear from people who say I’ve insp

Every week, I hear from people who say I’ve inspired them to step out of their comfort zones and travel with their mobility devices

… because they had no idea how much they could truly experience from their wheelchair.

… because they had no idea that travelling with a disability could possibly be worth all of the hassle.

I post so much about accessible travel because if I can even encourage one person that life is beautiful and it’s worth exploring, then it’s all worth it to me 💖

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#AccessibleTravel #CanadaTravel #TravelWithDisability #BritishColumbia #SquamishBC #SeatoSky #WheelchairTravel #TravelInspiration #ExploreWithMe #DisabilityAwareness #BarrierFree #AdaptiveTravel #TravelWithoutLimits #InclusiveTravel #TravelGoals #LifeOnWheels #Empowerment #TravelCommunity #InclusionMatters

you’re so golden 💛 • • • • • • #

you’re so golden 💛

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#goldenhour #travelblogger #CostaRica #allinclusive #wheelchairtravel #vacationwear #disabilitylife #beachaesthetic #summerlooks #sunset #spinalmuscularatrophy

Guanacaste Airport Shuttle was fantastic, they wer

Guanacaste Airport Shuttle was fantastic, they were super helpful in the booking process and made sure we got to our resort comfortably and safely 😊 Just wanted to share in case any of you are planning a trip & are looking for a wheelchair accessible airport transfer! @guanacaste_airport.5680

#CostaRica #travelblogger #disabilitytravel #spinalmuscularatrophy #guanacastecostarica #riupalacecostarica #wheelchairtravel

wedding ready with my favourite people 💖🥂💍

These past few days have certainly not been what I

These past few days have certainly not been what I expected. When I posted that video of me getting off of the airplane in Costa Rica, I never would have imagined that it would go as viral as it did (at the time of posting this, it’s at almost 37 million on Instagram and 13.2 million on TikTok).

The video was something that I posted in a moment of frustration – to highlight that admist all the incredibly amazing & accessible things that are in this world, that there is still SO much work to be done to dismantle barriers for people with disabilities in our current society.

I had no idea that impact that it would have and I would have the opportunity to talk to radio hosts, journalists, and news anchors about the importance of safe and equitable air travel for people with disabilities.

I want to thank all of the journalists who reached out to me and so respectfully used my story to bring awareness to this systemic issue that transcends far beyond this one isolated incident 🤍 Influencing change over such a large industry is never easy, but movement will never be made without awareness.

p.s. If you’re interested in hearing the full story, I’ve posted a 3 part story time on my TikTok. I don’t plan to share it here because, at the end of the day, I shared this story to bring awareness to a bigger issue - not to debate the specifics of this individual experience. I know some people are interested though, so I will leave it there for anyone that is really curious.

#rightsonflights #accessibletravel #disabilitytravel #DisabilityRights #disabilityawarness

who knew that safely getting disabled people off a

who knew that safely getting disabled people off an airplane would be such a controversy 😬

thought I’d take a little break from debating all the trolls to say I miss this sunshine & @oldnavy actually has really cute bikinis

#rightsonflights #CostaRica #swimwear #travellife #disabilityawareness

It’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day, so it s

It’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day, so it seems like a fitting day to share what happened on my flight to Costa Rica last week.

This is me, being carried down a flight of stairs in a broken aisle chair — no armrests, straps that wouldn’t tighten enough to keep my body in, and front wheels that were busted off.

You can see from my face how distraught and absolutely terrified I was. The individuals that were sent to help me disembark this plane likely had very little training on how to do so; they kept having to place the chair down from not having the correct grip, and they were holding the chair completely sideways (hence my dad trying his best to hold my head so it didn’t completely fall over).

We didn’t speak the same language so they continued along without understanding my repeated “no’s”. Never in my life have I felt so out of control and so disconnected from my body.

I was never informed that this would be how I would have to disembark the plane, and it never crossed my mind given that this airport DOES use jet bridges. In fact, all of the other planes around us were pulled up to them.

I love sharing my travels as a wheelchair user because I truly believe that there is so much in this world is accessible and I want to inspire people to experience that. But, this is one of those instances where traveling with a disability is, unfortunately, not so glamorous.

It’s 2024, disabled people deserve a more dignified and safe way to fly. #rightsonflights @aircanada #accessibleairtravel #disabilitytravel #liberiacostarica #globalaccessibilityawarenessday

Happy Mother’s Day to my best friend and favouri

Happy Mother’s Day to my best friend and favourite person in the entire world 🫶 Thankful for you every single day 💕

Keep these things in mind if you are considering c

Keep these things in mind if you are considering cruising as a wheelchair user ⬇️⬇️⬇️

1. Cruising is by far one of the most accessible ways to travel 🛳️ It allows you to visit multiple destinations without worrying about relocating yourself (and all of your stuff/equipment) to a new hotel each time.
2. Your cruise line will often offer accessible shore excursions, but there is a huge markup on these (up to 3x the cost) Save 💲 by doing a little bit of research and book your tours directly with a local company.
3. Non-accessible staterooms have narrow doors that will NOT fit a standard size wheelchair👩‍🦼 Even if you don’t need a roll-in shower, you will need to book an accessible room.
4. RESEARCH IS KEY 🔑 If you are in a power wheelchair (and not ambulatory), you might not be able to get off the ship at tendered ports. Before booking your cruise, look at the itinerary and find one that has mostly docked ports. Similarly, make sure that the destinations have accessible transportation/shore excursions before booking.

#Cruising #wheelchairuser #accessibletravel #cruiseindustrynews #vacationtime #disabilityinclusion #travelblogger #carribean

shoutout to my dad for doing this a million times

shoutout to my dad for doing this a million times on our trip 🫶 #accessibility #cruiselife @celebritycruises

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