Daring to travel

Videos on accessible and inclusive travel.

Daring to travel: The vision

December 3, 2024

Dr. Nafissa Ismail, Director of the LIFE Research Institute, joins Dr. Michael Mulvey to talk about his work with the LIFE Research Team’s Daring to Travel project. The team collaborates with travel industry stakeholders to ensure that older adults and persons living with disabilities can confidently embrace the challenge of "daring to travel."

Daring to travel: Our origin story

October 8, 2024

Dr. Nafissa Ismail, Director of the LIFE Research Institute, and Dr. Linda Garcia discuss Dr. Garcia’s work with the LIFE Research Team’s Daring to Travel project. The team collaborates with travel industry stakeholders to ensure that older adults and persons living with disabilities can confidently embrace the challenge of "daring to travel."

(Dementia) D-Airing to travel across Canada: Out of care and into life

Recorded on March 26, 2024

Drawing from our team's research, Ali Chiarelli discusses the challenges encountered by travellers with invisible disabilities, such as Dementia, and explores potential solutions for overcoming these obstacles. Daring to Travel co-lead Linda Garcia hosts the webinar.

Accessible and Inclusive Air Travel Experiences

A research synopsis by Valentina Primossi. Her video was a uOGRADflix finalist - a video competition where uOttawa and Saint Paul University graduate students present their research through an original 60-second video.

IATE World Passenger Symposium Chicago 2023

Michael Mulvey and Valentina Primossi provided an overview of our ongoing research. They participated in an expert panel with thought leaders from Air Alaska, Boeing, and The Hidden Disability Sunflower.

Travel and dementia

In December 2023, Linda Garcia joined the Dementia Talks! Alzheimer Society panel for an insightful conversation on research, tips, and experiences around traveling with dementia. The web pages include links to valuable tips and resources for persons living with dementia.

Video: Travel and dementiaIn the last edition of Dementia Talks! Canada of 2023, we have an important conversation on research, tips and experiences around travelling with dementia.

Vidéo : Les voyages et les troubles neurocognitifsLes habitudes et les routines de voyage peuvent changer après un diagnostic d'un trouble neurocognitif. Apprenez auprès d'experts comment vous adapter dans ce panel.

Dementia Inclusive Business Strategy (DIBS)

In June 2022, Hanbyoul (Agatha) Park, supported by the DIBS team, created videos offering free training for local businesses to learn about creating a more inclusive environment for individuals living with dementia. Notably, the campaign targeted Business Improvement Areas (neighborhoods in Ottawa, including Wellington West and Orleans) to transform communities and convey the benefits to businesses.

Dementia-Friendly Airports Working Group (DFAWG)

An international collaboration of professionals, academics, and volunteers in aging and dementia services and support systems.

The team developed a collection of teaching video clips in partnership with Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care® and Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The scenarios portray situations commonly encountered in an airport when travelers are living with dementia and other forms of brain change.