{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Cheryl's Travel Blueprint","title":"What Happens When Travel Doesn’t Work for You? (The Truth About Accessible Travel)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/2ddaeaae\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1864,"description":"🎙️ When Travel Doesn’t Work for Everyone: The Reality of Accessibility with Mike ClapperWhat happens when a dream trip reveals a problem no one planned for?In this powerful episode of Cheryl’s Travel Blueprint, Cheryl sits down with accessibility advocate Mike Clapper from Able2Global to uncover the hidden gaps in the travel industry—and why accessibility is about so much more than ramps and elevators.From a shocking moment on a cruise in Iceland to a broader conversation about inclusion, this episode challenges how we think about travel—and who it’s really designed for.🌍 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeThe real story behind a cruise experience that exposed a major accessibility failureWhy “accessible” doesn’t always mean what travelers think it doesThe difference between mobility needs and hidden disabilitiesHow overlooked details (like signage, layouts, and food options) impact travel experiencesWhy accessibility isn’t a niche issue—it affects everyoneWhat travelers should be asking before they bookHow the travel industry can do better—and where change is already happening🎧 Watch the Full Episode👉 https://youtu.be/X7E_Ki5V-Xk👤 About Our Guest: Mike ClapperMike Clapper is the founder of Able2Global, an organization dedicated to making travel more accessible and inclusive for all. After experiencing firsthand the barriers that still exist in global travel, Mike turned that moment into a mission—advocating for better design, awareness, and solutions across the industry.🔗 Connect with Mike & Learn More🌐 Website: https://able2global.com 📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@InclusioneerLab✈️ Plan Smarter, More Inclusive TravelLooking for experiences that are thoughtfully designed and easier to navigate?👉 Explore tours & activities worldwide: https://gyg.me/aS53ee3R Disclaimer: I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.💡 Final ThoughtAccessibility isn’t just about a small group of travelers.It’s about designing a world—and travel experiences—that work better...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/qrpaNW64gYDi0ozWCMmp4fr59067G2tQsF2inVmtnpM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iYjdm/YzZkMGUwMDljMGIz/NTE3YzFlOTQ1NTc3/MWNhNS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}