Day 24 of 30 Days of MD: Travel Resources

Written by Ralph Yaniz | September 24, 2019

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Day 24 of #30daysofMD Alex McArthur and Travel Resources As someone with Muscular Dystrophy, the world can be physically limiting. However, I've prioritized travel in my life, which allows me to push my limits, experience other cultures, and yes, eat some truly incredible food. I've been to over 30 countries, but even taking a day trip to a new town in my home state of North Carolina shifts my perspective and piques my curiosity. True, travel is not always (or ever?) easy in a wheelchair, but it is always worth it. Need some resources or ideas check out Accomable (@accomable_), blogger Cory Lee (@curbfreecorylee), or AbleThrive (@ablethrive), and the Accessible Travel Club on Facebook. I can't wait to see where you go! #travel #accessibletravel #wheelchairtravel

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Ralph Yaniz Ralph served as the executive director of the Florida Society of Clinical Oncology Foundation in 2016, helping to establish the organization and begin serving the community. Prior to that he worked for AARP, where he was a regional vice president for a decade and, prior to that, the Illinois State Director for four years. In his capacity as the Illinois State Director, Ralph led AARP Illinois in major legislative victories between 2002 and 2006, including the Older Adult Services Act in 2004. Before going to AARP, Ralph was executive director of the Berwyn Cicero Council on Aging. The mission of the organization is to assist adults over 60 in maintaining their independent living with the highest quality of life. He holds BS and MA degrees in psychology from Loyola University of Chicago and worked as a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois for three decades. He also holds an MBA degree from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. Ralph has served on numerous boards for nonprofit organizations and in 2018 founded the LGMD2L Foundation to help look for treatments and cures for his form of muscular dystrophy.