John Roberts Disability Travel Challenge
Author: Ian C. Langtree - Writer/Editor for Disabled World (DW)
Published: 2008/12/30 - Updated: 2010/06/27
Contents: Synopsis - Introduction - Main - Related Publications
Synopsis: Wheelchair bound John Roberts is putting facilities for disabled travelers to the test on a month long trip.
Introduction
John Roberts, a Wheelchair bound man and holidaymaker, is puttingfacilities for disabled travelers to the test on a month long trip.
Main Content
John has been in a wheelchair for the last 14 years and is embarking on a 32 day trip through Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong using various modes of transport and accommodation, from airlines to car transfers and hotels to cruise ships.
John will be telling about his journey through a range of reports over the next month.
John said: "I'm looking forward to this trip - it's really special. I am really scared what we are going to encounter on the way."
From John's website:
"I am sure many people with a disability will be aware just how difficult it is to make travel arrangements in this situation, finding out about access and overcoming the common response from travel companies "We are not specialists in disabled travel" when trying to gain simple information to ensure suitability before making that booking."
You can follow John's travels via Google Maps. You can also read some of his travel reviews and adventures as a disabled traveler.
Note: John Roberts' name has been changed to protect his identity during his trip.
Author Credentials: Ian is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Disabled World, a leading resource for news and information on disability issues. With a global perspective shaped by years of travel and lived experience, Ian is a committed proponent of the Social Model of Disability-a transformative framework developed by disabled activists in the 1970s that emphasizes dismantling societal barriers rather than focusing solely on individual impairments. His work reflects a deep commitment to disability rights, accessibility, and social inclusion. To learn more about Ian's background, expertise, and accomplishments, visit his full biography.