Making Adventures Equally Available- How Wheel the World is Changing the Travel Industry

Four hikers are outdoors in a grassy mountain landscape. Two men are carrying another man with a disability in an adaptive hiking chair with a single wheel, while a fourth man walks beside them with a backpack. Everyone appears to be enjoying the hike, smiling and working together as a team.

In Making Adventures Equally Available – How Wheel the World is Changing the Travel Industry, Beatrix Taylor explores how Wheel the World is breaking barriers in accessible travel. The piece highlights the company’s innovative approach to designing inclusive travel experiences for people with disabilities, ensuring that exploration, adventure, and cultural discovery are no longer limited by mobility challenges. Through real stories and industry insights, Taylor illustrates how accessibility is reshaping tourism and opening the world to everyone.

What Is Accessibility?

"The word 'Accessibility' written in white chalk on a blackboard, underlined.

Accessibility means more than convenience—it’s the key to independence, connection, and equal opportunity. From screen readers to voice assistants, technology has transformed daily life for people who are blind or have low vision. At Vocal Point, we champion accessibility, ensuring everyone has the tools and access they need to live fully.

Vocal Point Quietly Introduced at IAAIS 2025 as Rebrand Takes Shape

LAWRENCE, KANSAS – June 12, 2025 — In a significant milestone following its recent rebrand, Vocal Point — formerly known as Georgia Radio Reading Service, Inc. — made a soft revealing at the 2025 IAAIS Conference, held June 11–14 in Lawrence, Kansas. Hosted by the International Association of Audio Information Services (IAAIS), the annual conference … Read more

Celebrating Our Volunteers: Vocal Point Hosts Annual Luncheon

This image features two smiling women standing side by side in front of a dark blue backdrop with colorful logos, including those of GPB (Georgia Public Broadcasting) and PBS. The woman on the left, named Val (as shown on her name tag), has short gray hair and is wearing a navy cardigan over a light shirt with an intricate, mandala-like pattern. She is also wearing high-waisted blue jeans and holding a pencil in her right hand. The woman on the right, named Susan (according to her name tag), has blonde hair and is dressed in a deep navy blue dress with a v-neckline. She is wearing a turquoise pendant necklace and a watch on her left wrist. A tattoo is partially visible on her right forearm. Both women appear warm and friendly, standing closely together as if posing for a commemorative photo at an event or gathering.

On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Georgia Radio Reading Service, Inc.—now known as Vocal Point—welcomed volunteers past and present to its annual in-person Volunteer Luncheon, an afternoon dedicated to recognition, reconnection, and renewed purpose. The luncheon, held in honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, was a heartfelt celebration of the people who have long served as … Read more