Finding My “Latitude Adjustment”: My Feature in She Wins Magazine
Dr Karen C DwirePublished on: 05/03/2026
My journey from healthcare burnout to accessible travel planning, featured in the March 2026 issue of She Wins Magazine.
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From Occupational Therapist to Certified Accessible Travel Planner: Why I Knew This Was My Next Chapter
Dr Karen C DwirePublished on: 03/03/2026
After 27 years as an occupational therapist, Dawn Araujo became a Certified Accessible Travel Planner to extend her mission beyond the clinic. By combining clinical expertise with professional travel training, she designs thoughtfully vetted vacations for individuals and families of all abilities. Her focus goes beyond surface-level accessibility — ensuring meaningful, inclusive travel experiences where no one is left behind.
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The Friendly Skies? Why Airline Wheelchair Damage is the Industry’s Biggest Controversy
Dr Karen C DwirePublished on: 27/02/2026
When airlines damage a wheelchair, they aren’t just mishandling luggage — they are disrupting independence, safety, and dignity. This article explores the ongoing issue of airlines failing to properly protect mobility devices, what it means for disabled travelers, and why accessible air travel must be treated as a fundamental right, not an afterthought.
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Travel Is a Human Experience — Why Accessible Travel Planning Is a Mission, Not a Luxury
Dr Karen C DwirePublished on: 24/02/2026
Accessible travel is about dignity, inclusion, and belonging. A Certified Accessible Travel Planner shares why this work is a mission—not a luxury.
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From Occupational Therapy to Certified Accessible Travel Planner: Why Accessible Travel Became Personal for Me
Dr Karen C DwirePublished on: 20/02/2026
She spent years helping others regain independence as an occupational therapist — until spinal cord surgery changed her own life. What she discovered while traveling for treatment opened her eyes: travel with a disability isn’t impossible… it’s just rarely designed well. Today, Amberly Wiese blends clinical insight with accessible travel planning to help families experience smoother, safer, more dignified trips. Because disability doesn’t erase dreams. It just requires a better strategy.
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Accessible Travel Planners in Action: The Non-Profit Transition and Our Upcoming "Boots on the Ground" Missions
Dr Karen C DwirePublished on: 12/02/2026
Boots on the ground and wheels in motion 🌍♿ Our Accessible Travel Planners team is turning commitment into action as we launch working missions to make travel more inclusive. From documenting real accessibility challenges in Florida to verifying safe, accessible options in Hawaii, we’re building resources that help travelers with disabilities explore the world with confidence. This is more than travel — it’s advocacy, education, and real-world impact in action. Want to be part of the movement? Join us as we open doors and create smoother journeys for everyone.
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