Investing in autism research can truly change lives! Jeffrey Lurie, the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles, and his family are donating $50 million to create the Lurie Autism Institute at Penn Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Arlington Convention and Visitors Service (ACVS) has completed the VisitAble Advocate Certification process, and we couldn’t be more excited to share their accomplishment! To learn more about their destination, visit the link in our bio!

A new report, from the Ruderman Family Foundation and the Geena Davis Institute, found that 79% of characters with disabilities were played by actors without disabilities. To make TV more inclusive, it's important that actors with disabilities play characters with disabilities.

Florida businessman, Leo Govoni, was arrested for allegedly stealing over $100 million from trusts supporting people with disabilities, using the money for his own lifestyle. For more, visit the link in our bio!

Congratulations to Virginia Beach Department of Public Health on achieving 100% staff completion of the VisitAble Advocate Certification! VBDPH has now been certified for two full years and is heading into its third. Check out the link in our bio for more information!

Scott Fiedorczyk and his daughter, Mya, who is on the autism spectrum, launched NaNa Sauce to honor generations of individuals with autism. The family created a thriving operation with bottles on shelves across 50 Food Lion stores across Virginia.

We’re thrilled to introduce a new Frontline Advocate Certification program, designed to expand the reach and impact of disability inclusion training across organizations!

Holidays can be complicated, especially for people who navigate eating or mealtime differently because of disability. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time, let’s do our best to make it enjoyable for everyone. What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving?

We are ecstatic to announce that the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), a partner of Richmond, VA Tourism, is now the first organization to achieve the VisitAble Frontline Advocate Certification! Looking for a museum that supports disability inclusion? Check out VMFA with the link in our bio!

White Bird, inspired by Wonder, follows the grandmother of Auggie’s bully as she shares her Holocaust story and her friendship with a boy with a disability. A moving tale of history, acceptance, and love.

Sir Robin Millar is a well-known music producer and the chair of Scope UK. Recently, he tried to book an accessible seat for a concert and was asked to prove he was disabled. He spoke out because this is a barrier many disabled people face every day. For more, visit our bio link!

Take a minute to learn some simple sign language. Upwards of half a million people use American sign language as their main form of communication. Communication is our way of connecting. Practice spelling your name in ASL today!

Prince William County in Virginia is hosting a Sensory-Friendly Holiday Walk of Lights, a space where visitors can enjoy holiday lights in an environment designed with sensory needs in mind. To learn more, visit the link in our bio!

Exciting news! We’re thrilled to announce that the Children’s Museum of Richmond (CMoR), a Richmond, VA Tourism partner, has completed another year of the VisitAble Advocate Certification. To learn more about CMoR, click the link in our bio!

Did you know that disabled people in the workforce are more likely to be self-employed than non-disabled workers? Many people choose self-employment because it can offer greater flexibility in scheduling and work location. Learn more via the link in our bio!

Meet our operations consultant, Cory Paradis! Cory assists with product development and client deliverables in an effort to make the world more inclusive and empathetic, especially for those with disabilities. We can’t thank Cory enough for all he does for VisitAble!

From our first meeting in 2022 to today, Toni Bastian’s impact is clear. Now Director of Accessibility & Tourism Sales at Richmond, VA Tourism, she’s leading inclusive travel efforts and earned the 2025 Accessibility Superstar Award. Thank you, Toni! Read more via our bio.

Michael J. Fox, an acclaimed actor diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991, offers an impactful quote to bolster inner strength in the face of adversity. His words serve to remind us all that our individuality should be protected.

VisitAble would like to spotlight a documentary centered around the disability rights and the hardworking members that lead the movement. This is a true story following the lives of attendants of Camp Jened, a camp for disabled teens and adolescents. Click our bio link for more!

Wishing you a happy and loving holiday season. The holidays are a time to spread joy and acceptance. Here’s to an accepting, inclusive, and happy holiday season from VisitAble!