Walt Balenovich

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Walt Balenovich is a disabled adventurer, who has backpacked across all 6 habitable continents, mostly alone in his trusty blue wheelchair.

The book "Travels in a Blue Chair" is comprised of over 55 funny short stories, on his adventures (and mishaps) throughout the world. Along the way, he meets many new friends and experiences the world in ways he never believed possible.

Flying a plane in Australia, breaking his leg in Zambia, and getting stranded in the Java Sea off the coast of Indonesia, are just a few of the stories that will make you laugh!

The book is aimed at both able and disabled as well as travelers across all walks of life. The book is perfect to pick up and put down. Just read a few stories before bed or on your commute into wor
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Disability Studies

One of the interesting things that I have noticed in the last few years is the traffic on my website from educational institutions, mainly universities.

I believe that some people participating in a relatively newer program of study called "Disability Studies" are beginning to notice the book "Travels in a Blue Chair" !!

This is a wonderful development. Imagine if this book could be a textbook in a Read more of this blog post »
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“The world isn't built with a ramp.”
Walt Balenovich, Travels in a Blue Chair: Alaska to Zambia Ushuaia to Uluru

“The world isn't built with a ramp.”
Walt Balenovich, Travels in a Blue Chair: Alaska to Zambia Ushuaia to Uluru

41216 Around the World in Books — 290 members — last activity Jan 23, 2025 10:15AM
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