🎙️ When Travel Doesn’t Work for Everyone: The Reality of Accessibility with Mike Clapper

What 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 Episode

• The real story behind a cruise experience that exposed a major accessibility failure
• Why “accessible” doesn’t always mean what travelers think it does
• The difference between mobility needs and hidden disabilities
• How overlooked details (like signage, layouts, and food options) impact travel experiences
• Why accessibility isn’t a niche issue—it affects everyone
• What travelers should be asking before they book
• How 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 Clapper

Mike 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

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💡 Final Thought

Accessibility isn’t just about a small group of travelers.

It’s about designing a world—and travel experiences—that work better for everyone.

And once you start noticing the gaps…
you’ll never see travel the same way again.

📣 Let’s Continue the Conversation

Have you ever experienced a moment while traveling where something just didn’t work?

Or have you noticed accessibility challenges you hadn’t thought about before?

👇 Share your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear your perspective.