Andrea Jehn Kennedy
Andy and her husband Craig started writing travel guides for people with disabilities in 2003. Now their company stretches nationally and internationally as advocates, educators, speakers, and promoters of accessible travel, and both sit Continental Airline's Customers with Disabilities Advisory Board. Access Anything also co-hosts four adventure sports camps in their hometown of Steamboat Springs Colorado with experts Adaptive Adventures, and strives to promote access, universal design, and barrier-free travel in Colorado and where ever they can make an impact. In addition Andy is also a freelance writer for many adaptive sports and travel magazines and a freelance Photographer specializing in sports, travel, and infant portraits.
Check out articles by Andrea Jehn Kennedy
Accessing Hawaii: Four Islands of Fun, Part 1: Maui
Accessible travel is at its best in Maui, where you can drive the famously twisty road to Hana, tour a botanical garden, kayak, snorkel or take a helicopter ride over a volcano crater.
Accessible Hawaii: Four Islands of Fun, Part 2: Oahu
Accessible Oahu includes a broad choice of lodging, shopping and nightlife on the most populated Hawaiian island.
Accessible Hawaii, Part 3: Kauai, Adventurer's Paradise
On accessible Kauai, you can try ATVing or go on a snorkeling trip that includes views of waterfalls and playful dolphins. Great for the adventurous soul!
Accessible Hawaii Part 4: The Big Island, Hawaii
Accessible Hawaii's biggest island provided our intrepid travelers with waterslides, a swim with dolphins, and a helicopter ride above an active volcano.
The DDA Makes Scotland Accessible: Highlights of the Highlands
Long to walk the moors, or spend the night in a castle on the edge of the sea? Scotland awaits! Taxis, trains and air transport provide accessible travel to get you to your destination, whether it's a day on the links or handcycling the Hebrides.
Travel Agents Specializing in Adaptive Travel
Have you ever wondered if your next trip could be a little easier if you used a travel agent - but you didn't know how to pick one or what to expect? Here are 11 tips to help you choose someone who will do all the planning for you ... and get it right.
Paving the Way to a More Accessible Future in Travel
Learn more about accessible travel and adaptive tourism companies making vacations easier for wheelchair users. Check out adaptive rental cars with hand controls, accessible cruises, ADA accessible hotels, adaptive sports programs and more.
Pittsburgh's Cultural District Offers Superlative Access
Many activities are accessible for people in wheelchairs visiting the cultural district of central Pittsburgh, including a boat ride, several theaters and some wonderful Steel Town restaurants. Check them out!
Camping 101: Vital Adaptive Equipment and Knowledge for Campers with Disabilities
From the Eureka tent to knobby wheelchair tires, accessible camping has come a long way! Combine adaptive equipment with park discounts for people with disabilities, and you've got an economical vacation opportunity you can't afford to pass up.
Visit Rocky Mountain National Park, a Top Accessible Park
Whether wheelchair-users are looking for ADA-approved paths or a more rugged backcountry experience, Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park offers something for everyone. Check out the nine-page intro to accessible camping on their website.
