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Episode 03: Raising an Explorer (A Parent's Perspective)
Travel is often presented as effortless and inspiring - but for many families navigating disability, it requires planning, advocacy, resilience, and a great deal of grace. From theme parks to public spaces, inclusive bathrooms to customer service missteps, the journey is rarely straightforward.
In this episode, we’re joined by Tom (full-time carer, fuller-time parent, and ICF-accredited life coach) who shares his experience of travelling with his 16-year-old son. Tom speaks openly about family trips to Disney, the realities of accessibility on the ground, and the importance of telling organisations what you need rather than assuming they understand. He offers thoughtful insight into what true inclusion looks like from a parent’s perspective.
Alongside his role as a parent and carer, Tom works with adults in midlife to reconnect with who they truly are and what matters most. With over a decade in design and years navigating the complexities of family life, he brings clarity, empathy, and grounded wisdom to this conversation - reminding us that inclusive travel isn’t just about infrastructure, but about listening, learning, and making space for every family’s reality.
Follow Tom on LinkedIn.
Find out more on Tom's website.
Access the full transcript here.
Follow us: @inclusivetourism
Connect with Amy on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Connect with Louisa on LinkedIn and Instagram.
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By Amy and LouisaTravel is often presented as effortless and inspiring - but for many families navigating disability, it requires planning, advocacy, resilience, and a great deal of grace. From theme parks to public spaces, inclusive bathrooms to customer service missteps, the journey is rarely straightforward.
In this episode, we’re joined by Tom (full-time carer, fuller-time parent, and ICF-accredited life coach) who shares his experience of travelling with his 16-year-old son. Tom speaks openly about family trips to Disney, the realities of accessibility on the ground, and the importance of telling organisations what you need rather than assuming they understand. He offers thoughtful insight into what true inclusion looks like from a parent’s perspective.
Alongside his role as a parent and carer, Tom works with adults in midlife to reconnect with who they truly are and what matters most. With over a decade in design and years navigating the complexities of family life, he brings clarity, empathy, and grounded wisdom to this conversation - reminding us that inclusive travel isn’t just about infrastructure, but about listening, learning, and making space for every family’s reality.
Follow Tom on LinkedIn.
Find out more on Tom's website.
Access the full transcript here.
Follow us: @inclusivetourism
Connect with Amy on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Connect with Louisa on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Join our mailing list to be notified when episodes go live!