EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 50 MIN
327. What We Wish We’d Known About Travel & Accessibility
from The Lucky Few · host The Lucky Few Podcast
In this episode, we’re talking about travel and accessibility—what’s actually available, what we’ve learned the hard way (and the helpful way), and the questions that come with it.Fresh off an international trip, Heather shares real-life stories of navigating airports, museums, and public spaces with accessibility services—and realizing oh… this changes everything.Also, turns out you might not need to stand in that two-hour line. Just saying. We also wrestle with the bigger question: Should we use these services if our kids can do it without them?We talk about:Using accessibility services in airports (like TSA Cares and pre-boarding)Skipping long lines at museums and major attractionsFree and discounted access for people with disabilities and their companionsThe tension between presuming competence and accepting supportLetting go of pressure and adjusting expectations while travelingWhy flexibility matters more than having the “perfect” tripWe share stories from New York, London, and Paris—and how these supports made travel not just possible, but enjoyable.At the end of the day, this is about knowing your child, trusting your instincts, and using what’s available to make space for your family.Your family belongs in these places.Related EpisodesCan a Person with Down Syndrome Travel the World? (Ep. 278) – Exploring what’s possible with global travel.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/278-can-a-person-with-down-syndrome-travel-the-world/id1349646917?i=1000672187141Planes, Trains & Presuming Competence (Ep. 296) – Travel, transitions, and supporting our kids well.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/296-planes-trains-presuming-competence/id1349646917?i=1000704406975Traveling with the Lara Family (Ep. 35) – A real family’s experience traveling with Down syndrome.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/35-traveling-with-the-lara-family/id1349646917?i=1000446155118How to Keep Your Kids with Down Syndrome Healthy While Traveling (Ep. 129) – Simple ways to stay healthy on the road.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/129-how-to-keep-your-kids-with-ds-healthy-while/id1349646917?i=1000532940758CONNECT WITH THE PODCASTWEBSITEINSTAGRAMFACEBOOKCONNECT WITH HEATHER AVISWEBSITE: THE LUCKY FEW OFFICIALIG: THELUCKYFEWOFFICALFACEBOOKI LIKE YOU SO MUCHTHIS IS DOWN SYNDROMECONNECT WITH MERCEDES LARAIG: HOORAY4THELARASIG: HUMANLY.TVFACEBOOKCONNECT WITH MICHA BOYETTMICHABOYETT.COMIG: ACEFACEISMYFRIENDIG: MICHABOYETTLISTEN TO THE SLOW WAYDISCOUNT CODEFriends, grab your narrative shifting gear over on The Lucky Few Merch Shop and use code PODCAST for 10% off!HELP US SHIFT THE NARRATIVEInterested in partnering with The Lucky Few Podcast as a sponsor? Email [email protected] for more information!LET’S CHATEmail [email protected] with your questions and Good News or Shout Outs for future episodes.
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In this episode, we’re talking about travel and accessibility—what’s actually available, what we’ve learned the hard way (and the helpful way), and the questions that come with it.Fresh off an international trip, Heather shares real-life stories of navigating airports, museums, and public spaces with accessibility services—and realizing oh… this changes everything.Also, turns out you might not need to stand in that two-hour line. Just saying. We also wrestle with the bigger question: Should we use these services if our kids can do it without them?We talk about:Using accessibility services in airports (like TSA Cares and pre-boarding)Skipping long lines at museums and major attractionsFree and discounted access for people with disabilities and their companionsThe tension between presuming competence and accepting supportLetting go of pressure and adjusting expectations while travelingWhy flexibility matters more than having the “perfect” tripWe share stories from New York, London, and Paris—and how these supports made travel not just possible, but enjoyable.At the end of the day, this is about knowing your child, trusting your instincts, and using what’s available to make space for your family.Your family belongs in these places.Related EpisodesCan a Person with Down Syndrome Travel the World? (Ep. 278) – Exploring what’s possible with global travel.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/278-can-a-person-with-down-syndrome-travel-the-world/id1349646917?i=1000672187141Planes, Trains & Presuming Competence (Ep. 296) – Travel, transitions, and supporting our kids well.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/296-planes-trains-presuming-competence/id1349646917?i=1000704406975Traveling with the Lara Family (Ep. 35) – A real family’s experience traveling with Down syndrome.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/35-traveling-with-the-lara-family/id1349646917?i=1000446155118How to Keep Your Kids with Down Syndrome Healthy While Traveling (Ep. 129) – Simple ways to stay healthy on the road.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/129-how-to-keep-your-kids-with-ds-healthy-while/id1349646917?i=1000532940758CONNECT WITH THE PODCASTWEBSITEINSTAGRAMFACEBOOKCONNECT WITH HEATHER AVISWEBSITE: THE LUCKY FEW OFFICIALIG: THELUCKYFEWOFFICALFACEBOOKI LIKE YOU SO MUCHTHIS IS DOWN SYNDROMECONNECT WITH MERCEDES LARAIG: HOORAY4THELARASIG: HUMANLY.TVFACEBOOKCONNECT WITH MICHA BOYETTMICHABOYETT.COMIG: ACEFACEISMYFRIENDIG: MICHABOYETTLISTEN TO THE SLOW WAYDISCOUNT CODEFriends, grab your narrative shifting gear over on The Lucky Few Merch Shop and use code PODCAST for 10% off!HELP US SHIFT THE NARRATIVEInterested in partnering with The Lucky Few Podcast as a sponsor? Email [email protected] for more information!LET’S CHATEmail [email protected] with your questions and Good News or Shout Outs for future episodes.
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