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January 2015

Newsletter

2015 has had a bittersweet beginning for us. My mother passed away from Alzheimer's Disease at the age of 90. I am so blessed to have had a wonderful relationship with my mom. She was always there for me and my children and was my biggest fan. Everything I did was wonderful in her eyes. She was my best friend and my confidante and I will miss her.

Accessible Seas 2015

Our Accessible Seas Cruise on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas is now in the record books. Unfortunately, I was not able to go but Steve Kerper and his son Matt stepped in and did a fantastic job in leading our group of 85 cruisers. Joining them as a group leader was Lise Lindsey from Phoenix who does a lot of work with amputees and others with disabilities. Her great smile and kindness is always a welcome addition to our groups. It definitely takes a team! Our group was very diverse and we had amputees, people with Spina Bifida, post polio, multiple sclerosis, arthritis and more. The focus was not on what we were living with but on how we lived and enjoyed all we were able to do.

One of our first time cruisers said it so well:

Life lesson from last week's cruise vacation: No matter your age or size, your disability/illness, or any other labels and past experiences, life is full of adventure and new friends. Grab hold and have fun. There may be falls and bumps along the way, but keep looking for adventure and friends along the way.

And from a threepeater:

THANK YOU IMMENSELY Debra,

Steve,

Lisa and Matt for my third 'crip' cruise!! It's a vacation like no other meeting old friends and making new ones that you can be yourself around, enjoying all our quirks and uniqueness.

And for one week, we may have changed the perception and stereotypes of people with disabilities because we were out there living

and enjoying ourselves. We

forgot our disabilities because we were surrounded by friends just like us... I can't say thank you enough to all the hard work I know Debra put into planning our excursions and the execution of all the planning was so well carried out by your 'soldiers' in your absence. In such inaccessible countries where I may just never had even considered venturing out, the folks in Labadee, Jamaica and Cozumel all did their hardest to let us enjoy their countries. ...just thank you..

Please join us on one of our upcoming Travel Adventures....you'll be glad you did.

Multi Generation Family Arriving In Hotel Lobby

Multi-Generational Travel

Do you know that one of the biggest trends in travel is multi-generational travel? If you're a grandparent, there's nothing quite like experiencing a destination through the eyes of your grandchildren. And there are so many destinations to discover. Cruises and land trips or a combination of both may be the ideal vacation for your family. We will ask you lots of questions so we can best meet the needs of everyone in your group. Our goal is to make each person have an experience that exceeds their expectations. Travel is the ultimate educator so why not expose your grandchildren to adventures and cultures that they've only read about so far? You can make the pages of their books come to life!
So, if you want to start creating memories of a lifetime, plan your next vacation with all ages in mind. We are here to help.

Need a scooter, wheelchair, O2, or anything else for your next cruise? Let us make arrangements for you with Special Needs at Sea.

Remember to Make Travel Easier when you take your next trip.

Find out how by clicking here

Easy Access Travel is available to speak to your organization or support group if geographically feasible. Please contact us for more information.

Sincerely,

Debra Kerper

Easy Access Travel

Cruise Planners/American Express Franchise Owner

debra@easyaccesstravel.com

In This Issue

Accessible Seas 2015

Multi-Generational Travel

Abilities Expos

Group Travel

ABILITIES EXPOS

Next stop...L.A.!!!

For those of you who have never visited an Abilities Expo, they are three day events held in major metropolitan areas across the country. They are a huge marketplace for any type of product or service that can enhance the lives of people living with special needs of all kinds.

We will see you in Los Angeles March 6,7,8, 2015, LA Convention Center, Booth 724.

Travel Talk Saturday, March 7 at 1:00pm.

Complete details at www.abilitiesexpo.com

We look forward to meeting you!

GROUP TRAVEL

(We do individual and group travel planning)

We are offering some incredible Group Travel opportunities and invite you, your families & your friends to join us on one or all of these trips. All of our trips are mostly accessible and geared to those with mobility limitations. All are welcome to travel with us.

Amputee Coalition Travel Adventures

7 Night Alaska Cruise Tour.

Seward (Anchorage) to Vancouver, B.C.

June 5 - June 12, 2015, call for info.

Canada/New England Cruise

Nine Nights

RT Cape Liberty (Bayonne, NJ)

Aug 27-Sep 5, 2015

RCCL's Liberty of the Seas

Complete info here...

Sep. 26-Oct. 3, 2015

Oasis of the Seas