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Josh recently posted a photo in the Japan group showcasing one of the new Shinkansen (Bullet Train) models, featuring SIX spaces designated for passengers in wheelchairs. Have you come across these before? A commenter noted that “An accessible Japan is a Japan with a brighter future.” You can view the post here: https://lnkd.in/dPN-iBb3 [Image description: Interior of a Shinkansen train with six designated wheelchair spaces marked on the floor. Blue reserved seats are visible on the right.]

Tom and Sue are planning a trip to mark their 40th wedding anniversary. Tom relies on a mobility scooter, and they haven't traveled outside the UK in more than ten years. They feel understandably anxious about flying and are seeking tips on possible accessible destinations and recommendations for activities and sights during their visit. Sue registers on tabifolk and becomes part of the ‘Silver Travel’ sub-group. There, she posts an introduction, asking for general advice, and soon receives a stream of ideas, which she eagerly shares with Tom. Take a cue from Sue. Join tabifolk today and let's keep the discussion going about accessible travel. [Image Description: An older couple sits at a table, focused on a tablet device. The woman holds the tablet while the man looks on intently. Two mugs are visible on the table.]

Creating an account on tabifolk is really easy! It’s so easy that we’re about to share the steps for signing up via web browser (next time we’ll walk you through the steps for downloading our app and signing up that way). Head to www.tabifolk.com and click the green ‘Sign up’ button in the top right corner. Enter your email, chosen password, name (or nickname), and your @handle (used for mentions). Finally, choose whether you're a traveler or provider, and agree to the terms and conditions to complete your registration! Before logging in, you’ll need to head to your emails and confirm your registration there by clicking the link. It’ll take you back to the tabifolk website where you can click the big green ‘Activate’ button. Finally, you can then click the ‘Log in’ button and enter your new log in details to get started using tabifolk. Why join us? tabifolk is a social media platform specifically designed for disabled folks that love to travel (and travel providers that seek to serve them). You’ll find an abundance of forum-like sub-groups where members discuss everything ranging from flying with a disability to finding that perfect accessible beach spot. You can also build out your profile, update your own personal blog feed, and start discussions with other users. Here’s the best bit - if you feel like we’re missing something from our selection of groups, get in touch and we’ll be happy to help. Come hang out with us and let’s continue the conversation around accessible travel.

One of our members, Fernanda, wrote a blog post a little while ago where she chatted about her family's experiences visiting the waterfalls at Salto Ventoso Park in Brazil. https://lnkd.in/dX7tjrbp

Episode 4 of the tabifolk talks series, featuring guest Simon Miller from Enable My Trip, will be hosted live, December 11th, at Noon EST (5 pm GMT). We will discuss the Enable My Trip charity, how they got started, how they conduct research when reviewing hotels, memorable accessibility roadblocks they've experienced, and general tips and recommendations!

Great news! We have another of our tabifolk talks coming up tomorrow (December 11th), this time with guest speaker Simon Miller from Enable My Trip. We’ll be chatting about Simon’s background, how he came to found Enable My Trip, the charity, and what it stands for, as well as Simon’s accessible travel stories and advice. You can tune in across multiple platforms, including the tabifolk Facebook page, LinkedIn page, and our YouTube channel. We’ll be streaming from Noon EST, which is 5 pm in the UK. See the comments below for more information. [Image Description: A promotional graphic for a live webinar titled "Exclusive Talk with Enable My Trip Founder: Simon Miller." The event is hosted by Danielle Connolly. The text states the webinar date and time: "Dec 11th, 12 PM EST, 5 PM GMT." It features a dark green background with white and green text. Images of Danielle Connolly (a woman with long brown hair, wearing a blue and white striped dress) and Simon Miller (a man with glasses, smiling) are displayed, along with the Enable My Trip logo. The tabifolk logo is at the top, and "visit us at: tabifolk.com" is noted at the bottom left.]

Thank you to everyone who responded to our recent post about myths surrounding accessible travel! 🌍💬 Your insights are invaluable, and the thoughtful comments shared are helping to break down barriers and misconceptions. A few standout points (with some coming from various groups on Facebook): 🔸 "That accessibility = wheelchair-friendly." As Nóri mentioned, accessibility involves so much more than wheelchairs. There are diverse needs that deserve recognition and consideration. 🔸 "That acquiring a disability means your travel days are over." Both Amy Tarpein and Anthony William (The World is Accessible) highlighted this misconception. Travel is possible, and together, we can show that life—and adventures—don’t stop with a disability. Please consider heading to your favorite app store, search for ‘tabifolk,’ and join the conversation today!

Let us know either in the comments below or by heading by downloading the tabifolk app and joining the conversation! . . [Image description: A visually striking graphic with a green speech bubble occupying most of the top half of the design. Inside the speech bubble, bold white text reads: "What’s a myth about accessible travel you wish more people understood and stopped spreading?" In the lower-right corner, a person using a wheelchair is joyfully raising both arms against a black background. The wheelchair user is wearing sunglasses and a light grey sweater, appearing empowered and happy. The logo for tabifolk is placed at the bottom-left corner, with the word "tabifolk" written in white and green lowercase letters.]

Thomas is passionate about food. As a classically trained chef, he cares deeply about finding great places to eat when traveling. Thomas uses a wheelchair after a motorcycle accident several years ago. Now, Thomas sometimes struggles to find places—on his travels—that are appropriate for his wheelchair and that meet his needs. That’s why Thomas joined the ‘Foodie Connect’ group on tabifolk—so that he can find answers and suggestions for accessible food spots ahead of his next journey. What’s more, with there being a group of like-minded food enthusiasts, he’s also getting first-hand information about what’s good to try in various regions of the world. Be more like Thomas. Join tabifolk today and find answers to niche accessibility questions. What food, drinks, and restaurants will you recommend? https://lnkd.in/d2Zr9p8k [Video Description: The video features a vibrant green background and a smartphone displaying a photo of a plate of roasted meat and fries. A speech bubble animates onto the screen, asking: “Hey, do you guys know of any accessible Italian restaurants in Paris? I need one that has an accessible bathroom stall.” Another speech bubble appears, asking: “What’s that one MUST TRY dish from South Africa? I’m heading there soon and I really want to try something new!” The compass-style icon in the top left corner highlights the theme of accessible travel. The video transitions to a bold green background with animated text reading: “Join the accessible travel conversation today! Visit www.tabifolk.com or download the app now!” Dynamic animations throughout keep the scene lively and engaging.]

Did you catch the third episode of our tabifolk talks: https://lnkd.in/dwtK3NmE? You can keep up to date and watch all episodes of the show, hosted by Danielle Connolly. In this episode, Danielle sits down with Amy Tarpein, founder of Elijah’s Baby Bucket List, where they discuss traveling with a disabled child, the story behind Elijah’s Baby Bucket List blog, and much more. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and click the notification bell to keep on top of our new releases. Big thanks to Danielle, as always, for being such a wonderful host.