10/18/2026
Some opportunities mean a little more because they touch a part of your life that’s deeply personal. This was one of those opportunities for me. I was truly honored to be invited to share my perspective on accessible travel in an interview featured in a film created for this year’s North Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association (NCSCIA) annual fundraising gala. My story was also highlighted in a resource pamphlet shared with attendees at the event. Being able to share something so close to my heart, in the hope that it might make a difference in someone else’s life, meant more to me than I can fully put into words.
My wife and I have spent 21 years building a life together, and for 19 of those years, we’ve navigated the world of travel with a wheelchair as part of our reality. It has shaped the way we plan our own travel and the way I approach my work as a travel advisor.
We know what it feels like to wonder whether a place will truly be accessible, to spend hours researching the details others might never have to think twice about, and to hope that the experience you’ve been dreaming of will turn out the way you imagined. And we know the feeling when it either does, or unfortunately doesn’t.
Those experiences have given me a depth of understanding that goes beyond research alone, and it’s something I’m grateful to bring to the clients I serve. It has reinforced my belief that thoughtful, personalized planning can make a meaningful difference. Not just in finding beautiful places and creating incredible itineraries, but in how confidently and comfortably someone can experience them.
If you or someone you love has put a trip on hold because accessibility feels overwhelming, please reach out. You don’t have to navigate it alone. Let’s make a plan that helps you explore, make memories with the people you love, and feel, without question, that you belong there, too.
