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Blue Trunk Foundation

Travel for Everybody

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What is Blue Trunk?

At Blue Trunk, we believe that everyone should be able to enjoy travel regardless of age, disability, or health condition. Our website provides resources and information that make travel more accessible for everybody.

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Blue Trunk for Travelers

As a traveler you can use Blue Trunk to:

Learn about accessibility travel tips through our blogs, useful links, and growing resource library.
Explore Charlottesville, VA and Madison, WI through our City Accessibility Guides.
Be part of the Blue Trunk community! Submit a blog idea and join us on social media.

“Being able to know places that are accessible [cuts] down on traveling somewhere, getting there, and finding out that they’re not accessible, because that’s the biggest headache ever.”

- Brandon, Blue Trunk Traveler

For Travelers

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Blue Trunk for Businesses

As a business owner/manager you can use Blue Trunk to:

List your business for free on our site to show your support for accessibility. Learn more about why to list your business on Blue Trunk.

Learn more about accessibility through our useful links, growing resource library, and blogs.
Engage directly with Blue Trunk to learn more about how to make your business more accessible.

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For Businesses

Blue Trunk for Educators

As an educator or student you can engage with Blue Trunk’s education program through:

Guest lectures
Semester or year-long projects
Internships

"Thank you Blue Trunk for offering to give a guest video lecture on accessibility and universal design. This content is not always easy to teach and I’m not sure of where to look for good resources. Blue Trunk helped a lot, they helped with an engaging guest lecture and made it easy to create assignments based on their guest lecture."

- Dan Nathan-Roberts, Associate Professor, San José State University

For Educators

Recent Blogs

Cloud Gate

Cloud Gate

Explore Chicago: A Virtual and Accessible Tour

Virtual and accessible travel guide of Chicago

Blue Trunk

Sensory Friendly Tips for a Smooth Flight

Sensory Friendly Tips for a Smooth Flight

Sensory Friendly Tips for a Smooth Flight

Flying comes with a lot of anxiety and overstimulation. Here are some tips to help you manage sensory sensitivities while flying.

Blue Trunk

Explore Barcelona: A Virtual and Accessible Tour

Explore Barcelona: A Virtual and Accessible Tour

Explore Barcelona: A Virtual and Accessible Tour

Highlights Venture through the Gothic Quarter and admire the medieval architecture. Experience the essence of Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia and...

Blue Trunk

Recent News

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These luxury hotels are the world’s most disability inclusive

Yahoo!

June 25, 2025

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Best Travel Insurance For Seniors In 2025

Forbes

June 11, 2025

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ANA Updates Sign Language Badge for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Passengers

Travel Radar

May 12, 2025

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As Seen In

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Disability Accommodations at Work: What Are They and How to Access Them

Teen Vogue

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Assoc. Prof. Valdez teaching UVA students about disability in contemporary society

WHSV3

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Faculty Spotlight: Valdez Makes Travel Easier for People With Disabilities

UVA Today

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