• Travelling with a Spinal Cord Injury by Plane with Sophie Morgan

  • Dec 2 2024
  • Length: 46 mins
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Travelling with a Spinal Cord Injury by Plane with Sophie Morgan

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  • Summary

  • In this episode of the Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast, host Sophie Elwes interviews TV presenter, disability advocate, and artist Sophie Morgan about her journey and experiences travelling with a T5-6 complete spinal cord injury.

    The discussion covers the challenges and tips for flying with a disability, the importance of self-advocacy, and the impact of travel on a person's independence and confidence. Sophie Morgan shares personal anecdotes, valuable advice for newly injured individuals, and emphasises the importance of pushing boundaries and embracing adventures despite disabilities.

    Episode Highlights:

    01:34 Sophie’s Journey with Back Up

    16:02 Navigating Air Travel with a Disability

    24:49 Managing Long Flights: Tips and Tricks

    27:30 Essential Travel Hacks and Preparations

    30:08 Encouragement for New Travellers

    Episode Links:

    • Rights on Flights
    • Back Up Courses
    • Back Up Mentoring

    Credits:

    This episode was hosted by Sophie Elwes, Head of Services at Back Up and produced by Lucy Lucraft.

    Back Up is a national charity for everyone affected by spinal cord injury. Join us on Instagram, Facebook, X and Linkedin.

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