At any time when I see a ramp, curb reduce, swimming pool raise, energy help door or every other of the myriad accessibility options that make the world extra accessible to me, I attempt to consider the individuals who made that potential — the advocates, innovators, civil servants and laborers who have been concerned in bringing that accessibility characteristic from an concept to a actuality — a actuality on this block, in that resort, in my metropolis or in yours. It actually is wonderful how far we’ve come!

Clearly, there may be nonetheless a lot extra to do. Accessibility should nonetheless be prioritized in each group and in each trade, together with the journey trade!

I used to be honored and humbled to be talked about in Condé Nast Traveller’s current article, Past Limitations: 25 individuals making the world extra accessible for 2025. It is fantastic to be talked about alongside so many different advocates, and to see a publication make house for this record — mass market journey magazines and web sites do not usually cowl the incapacity group.

It is good to be acknowledged, and this small however significant acknowledgement will function a push ahead, gasoline for my continued advocacy. Thanks for being part of this group and my journey. Here is to a extra accessible world! 🥂