Summer is the time for exotic getaways and exploring new places, but when you have a
disability, these grand adventures can prove more difficult to plan and execute. Whether it’s
finding accessible accommodations or inclusive activities, vacationing to another state or
country may seem like too much of a hassle. That is, until Wheel the World stepped onto the
scene. At 19, Alvaro Silberstein was involved in a car accident and paralyzed from the chest
down. Having always been an adventurous spirit, Silberstein was devastated to no longer be
able to go on the long hikes he loved. His long time best friend, Camilo Navarro, thought this
unacceptable, and after a trip to Patagonia, Navarro was convinced that they could find a
solution to Silberstein’s problem. Together the two of them developed a wheelbarrow-like
wheelchair for Silberstein that allowed for both of them to enjoy the national park, in spite of the
narrow, inaccessible paths. After opening this door for one person, the duo decided to found a
company that would provide this kind of service to disabled people across the globe.
Since its conception in 2018, the company has committed to making travel an option for
everyone. With verified accessible accommodations, personalized booking options, and a real
person available to message with questions, Wheel the World is a top choice for disabled
travellers. While many people may assume that traveling is only difficult for people with mobile
impairments, Wheel the World knows better, “we’ve always believed that accessibility is not
one-dimensional”, said Andres Villagran, head of Wheel the Worlds marketing. Through their
various campaigns placing people with visual impairments at the forefront, the company is
ensuring that a wide variety of disabilities are recognized in their marketing. They achieve this
through partnerships with both cities and companies that are committed to creating
opportunities for the blind and visually impaired, such as Fort Lauderdale and Dot Inc.
Travel is a transformative adventure that everyone deserves to experience, and Wheel
the World knows this better than anyone: “We see travel as a human right” said Villagran, “not
just because of the logistics it demands, but because of the emotional value it holds:
independence, connection, discovery. And when we remove barriers in travel, we often unlock
empathy and innovation that ripple across every part of society”. Their aim is to help lay the
foundations for a world in which inclusion is not a luxury, but rather something that is to be
expected — a world where everyone will be provided the resources to have the same
opportunities all the time.
Travel is a transformative adventure that everyone deserves to experience, and Wheel
the World knows this better than anyone: “We see travel as a human right” said Villagran, “not
just because of the logistics it demands, but because of the emotional value it holds:
independence, connection, discovery. And when we remove barriers in travel, we often unlock
empathy and innovation that ripple across every part of society”. Their aim is to help lay the
foundations for a world in which inclusion is not a luxury, but rather something that is to be
expected — a world where everyone will be provided the resources to have the same
opportunities all the time.
