LIVE QUICKIE BLOG

For many people, whether they live with chronic illnesses, physical disabilities, or maybe no health issues at all, it can be beneficial to both our mental and physical health to get outside and breathe in fresh air and maybe meditate.

For the first ten years after my diagnosis, Multiple Sclerosis did not permanently limit my physical abilities. Shortly after turning 30, however, my mobility changed dramatically and I began using a wheelchair.

Air travel looks very different for wheelchair users compared to able-bodied travelers, and it comes with many fears. From the moment a wheelchair user enters the airport, there are already challenges ahead.

In an industry that often equates physical endurance with creative value, John Floresca is reshaping what that assumption looks like. As part of the Emmy-nominated camera department at The Daily Show and most recently as Director of Photography on Back to the Dark Ages, Floresca brings not just technical precision, but lived experience, adaptability, and an instinct for storytelling that elevates every frame he touches.

Throughout my travels, I've found that accessibility is fairly prevalent in our larger cities here in the United States. Of course, larger cities usually have more funding for things such as curb cuts, accessible taxis, and overall improvements that make the city a more inclusive destination. But what I want to talk about are those hidden gems. Those cities and areas that are truly standing out with inclusive design and a plethora of wheelchair-accessible things to do.