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Things to do in Sanibel Island for a Relaxing and ACCESSIBLE Vacation

Going to the beach as a person in a wheelchair can sometimes be… tricky.  Sand is not the friendliest of terrains to my wheels. However, my family’s annual vacation to Sanibel island in Florida proves that family and friends in a tropical setting is just the relaxation the Doctor ordered. 🙂 Whether you enjoy shopping, dining or just beachin’ there’s something for everyone in Sanibel. The island feels like…

Catching Freedom on a Pontoon Boat

Going to the lake for me is a sort of bittersweet experience.  While I love the serenity I associate whenever I’m near water, it crystalizes how clear my disability affects my experience.  It’s obvious to me how so many of the lake activities that used to be doable for me just aren’t anymore.    Or if they are, I am at the whim of…