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Her wheelchair made travel tricky. Then one Missouri woman found the answer

  • Melissa Walaitis, who runs Dream Bound Vacations based in Manchester, Missouri, specializes in assisting travelers like Anna Corbitt who face apprehensions about their trips.
  • Travel difficulties persist despite the Americans with Disabilities Act, passed 31 years ago with bipartisan support to advance equity for disabled people.
  • SeaFaria, a 43-year-old from Affton with cerebral palsy, planned a 40th birthday at Walt Disney World disrupted by the pandemic but later traveled with caregiver Wendi Bottoms.
  • Nearly 30% of Americans have disabilities, over 1 in 10 face mobility limits, and Biden's administration allocated $25 billion to improve airport accessibility by adding ramps and renovating restrooms.
  • Although travel remains difficult for many with disabilities, ongoing improvements and resources suggest progress while personal experiences highlight continuing barriers.
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Her wheelchair made travel tricky. Then one Missouri woman found the answer

With the help of a specialty travel agent and her caregiver, Christina Faria has embraced cruising.

·Madison, United States
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The Billings Gazette broke the news in Billings, United States on Monday, May 26, 2025.
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