13 | Accessible Travel | How Kristen Secor Makes Wheelchair Travel Easier for Herself and Others | Living with Physical Disabilities | Take the Stress...

2023-03-13

Kristin Secor was born with a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy which affects her mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and breathing (she uses a ventilator full-time). She has worked as a licensed mental health counselor for 11 years and is now the owner and author of a wheelchair-accessible travel blog. Despite her physical challenges, she lives life to the fullest and actively pursues her love of travel which she shares on her blog. Her mission is to inspire people to travel and provide accessible travel information and resources to make wheelchair travel easier. Kristen has traveled to 4...

Kristen has traveled to 4 continents and 20 different countries. By the end of 2026, her goal is to visit all 7 continents.

In this episode, Kristen shares:

How to research, plan, and organize your accessible trip in advance
What questions to ask about accessible rooms and other reasonable accommodations
The importance of having a backup plan if issues arise on your trip
Travel tips and helpful resources to have amazing travel experiences and explore the world

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