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Shane Hryhorec boarding a flight to Japan. Travelling in a wheelchair is totally possible… but the travel industry just needs to get on board.

After breaking his neck, Shane is on a mission to change global travel

Shane Hryhorec regularly comes across situations in hotels, cruise ships and attractions that would be laughable if they weren’t so frustrating.

  • Lee Tulloch
Imogen Kars in India. “Every experience was a rollercoaster of emotions.”

I went overseas solo for the first time since becoming disabled. Here’s how it went

I struggle with actions like making food, using door knobs, texting on the phone and brushing my hair. But I jetted off to India on my own.

  • Imogen Kars
SMH:
Travellers experienced long delays in the morning at Sydney Airport ahead of the Queen’s Birthday long weekend but the queues were greatly reduced by early afternoon following news reports suggesting people arrive very early for checkin and bag drop.

Friday 10 June, 2022 Photos by Oscar Colman

I was stranded in a wheelchair at the airport. Something’s finally being done

Eighteen months ago, I was almost left stuck on the kerb in a wheelchair at Sydney Airport. Finally, the airport and airline are making changes.

  • Tracey Spicer

Original URL: https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/traveller/topic/disability-5wa