Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast Episode Three: Travelling by Wheelchair
18 November 2024
Episode Three: Travelling with a Spinal Cord Injury by Wheelchair with Pete Donnelly
In this episode of the Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast, host Sophie Elwes interviews Pete Donnelly, who has lived with a T6 spinal cord injury for 18 years.
They discuss Pete’s journey with Back Up, his rehabilitation, mastering wheelchair skills, and his exceptional travel experiences globally. Pete shares valuable insights into overcoming internalised ableism and the societal barriers faced by people with disabilities.
Pete also offers practical advice for living well with a spinal cord injury and his top travel tips to make life easier for wheelchair This conversation aims to inspire listeners to view travelling post-injury as not only possible but potentially life-changing.
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Episode Highlights:
04:05 The Accident and Rehabilitation
05:55 Facing Perceptions and Internalised Ableism
09:59 Mastering Wheelchair Skills
19:37 Navigating London with a Wheelchair
25:12 Adventures Abroad: Travelling with a Wheelchair
Listen to all episodes of our The Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast
Read more: Episode One: Travelling by train with actor George Robinson
Read more: Episode Two: Travelling by Public Transport with a Spinal Cord Injury with Merryn Thomas
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