Exceptional and Exciting Traveling Opportunities are Now Available to The Disability Community.

I am not a homebody. I love to get out and explore the world, but it is a disability. You must consider accessible travel, i.e., how you'll get where you're going and what it will look like when you get there, especially if traveling internationally. However, I recently came across a game-changer for traveling with a disability.

Exceptional Vacations aims to “provide high-quality vacation opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and special needs.” They provide guided and custom trips for groups and individuals for a slightly higher price. I have linked their website at the bottom of this piece so that you can learn more about this great organization.

According to Rebecca Hisamoto, the director of Exceptional Vacations, " Jill and Justin ultimately understood the mental health benefits of being able to travel but saw that there were not many opportunities out there for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to travel independently from their families or agencies, so they started Exceptional Vacations.” 

As I stated at the piece's beginning, I have been a traveler since I popped out of the womb three months early. I was ready to see what the world offered. Those who know me well know I will be turning 40 in a little under two years. For years, I have wanted to go to Switzerland to visit my dear friend and uncle, Tom. I was only sure it would be possible once I found this company. But I should’ve known that my nana and pop-pop, who left this world too early, were always right when they said, “You can do anything as long as you put your mind to it.”

It is through companies like Exceptional Services that people with disabilities will stop being defined by their disabilities and instead by the life they live. Just because someone is born with a visible or invisible difference does not make them less of a person. Everybody deserves to see this beautiful yet messed-up world we live in. I cannot wait to continue my travels and bring the world to you, my readers, one destination at a time.

 When I contacted Rebbeca for this story, she recommended that I include a few photos so that you, the reader, can see what an incredible impact Exceptional Vacations has on anybody who chooses to take a vacation with them. I have included four of the best photos below. Thank you for providing them, Rebecca.

 The Exceptional Vacations website can be found at the following address: www.exceptional-vacations.com.

Photo One: Universal






Photo Two: Goofy with a vacationer



Photo Three: Gathering in front of a guitar in Nashville



Photo Four: Group of people in front of a historic building in Boston









Comments

  1. AnonymousAugust 25, 2024 at 12:24 PM

    Jay, thanks for the great article and sharing this is this is great news for anybody that’s looking to travel with a disability and as always what you write a great article thank you. Love you.

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    1. Jason HahrSeptember 10, 2024 at 11:16 PM

      Thank you for commenting on the Blog; may I ask your name ? It does not say who wrote this beautiful comment. I'm only doing my best as a journalist and disability advocate to enhance the voice of the Voiceless. That being said even "The Voiceless Minority" has to relax once in a while, so I figured why not throw in some cool information about relaxing. Indeed, I did not just write a post about the organization for content -sake . I'm already looking into booking an anniversary trip for Sam and myself to St. Augustine.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 25, 2024 at 12:25 PM

    Jay, another great article and great information. Thanks for getting it together and Sharon you are a great writer and a a asset to your trade. Continue to share the information that we all need. Thank you. Love you

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    1. Jason HahrSeptember 10, 2024 at 11:18 PM

      I'm just doing my job "Thank You" for the compliment!

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