Date: September 10, 2025
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET
Program Description
“There is no mainstream vacation more accessible than a cruise,” says Mitch Sturgeon — and he should know. Since becoming a wheelchair user, Mitch has embarked on 33 cruises with his wife Kim. He is eager to share the lessons they have learned along the way.
Mitch will cover:
- How to choose the best ships and itineraries,
- how to select an accessible cabin,
- what to pack,
- how to make the most of activities offered onboard and ashore,
- and tips for staying safe and healthy while far from home.
If you have ever dreamed of taking a cruise but hesitated because of your disability, you will want to hear what Mitch has to say.”
Presenter
Mitch Sturgeon – Mitch is a retired chemical engineer and has been a wheelchair user since 2008 following a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Passionate about leveraging technology to overcome mobility barriers, he serves on the Board of Directors for 3i Housing of Maine, a nonprofit developing Sturgeon Place — a technology‑focused, affordable housing community for people with physical disabilities in Scarborough, Maine.
Mitch is the author of the 2018 memoir Enjoying the Ride: Two Generations of Tragedy and Triumph and wrote extensively at EnjoyingtheRide.com, where he shared insights on living well with disability.
An avid traveler, Mitch has explored the world extensively in his wheelchair, both solo and alongside his wife, Kim. They live in an accessible smart home in South Portland, Maine, with their adult children and granddaughter nearby.
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Resources
Video archive of webinar – coming soon
Resources discussed in webinar:
Accessible Cruise Travel PowerPoint – PDF
Accessible Cruise Travel Handout #1 – PDF
Accessible Cruise Travel Handout #2 – PDF
Accessible Cruise Travel Handout #3 – PDF
Accessible Cruise Travel Handout #4 – PDF
Rev: 9/9/2025