Canadian Assisted Travel Society
Empowering Accessible Journeys
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel to the East Coast of Canada or perhaps to Italy, but found the cost and logistics challenging because you need a personal attendant?
CATS helps people who need a caregiver to accompany them by funding part or all of the attendant’s travel expenses, making new experiences possible when cost would otherwise prohibit a journey.
Canadian Assisted Travel Society
Empowering Accessible Journeys
Travel can be transformative, but nearly 40% of Canadians with disabilities report facing barriers on planes, buses, or other public transport.
Welcome to the Canadian Assisted Travel Society (CATS), a non-profit organization dedicated to removing barriers for adults with disabilities who wish to travel.
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Our grants change lives
Meet some of our previous grant recipients
Vicki
Kwong
About Vicki's trip
When one thinks of extra costs which are linked to disability, some of the first things that come to mind might include healthcare, home adaptations, and technological adaptive aids.
As someone with a physical disability who loved to explore the world around her and afar, the costs of traveling with a personal assistant were high on Vicki Kwong’s list as an extra cost that significantly influenced where and how often she could travel.
Fortunately, with the grant assistance from the Canadian Assisted Travel Society, she was able to alleviate some of the financial burden associated with having her personal assistant accompany her during her latest and greatest traveling experience—Thailand.
Much thanks to CATS for affording her the ability to, without hesitation, book those plane tickets and experience a part of the world that had been on her bucket list for a very long time.
In loving memory of Vicki Kwong (passed away in 2024), whose adventurous spirit and love of discovery continue to inspire us all.
Amelia
Cooper
Sarah Lapp (Bourne)
CATS raises funds for travel, lobbies the travel and tourism sector for better accessibility, and connects people to resources and providers who meet disability-related requirements.
What we do
Empower adults with disabilities to travel by providing financial aid for attendant costs.
Share success stories from past grant recipients—including trips to Thailand, Disneyworld, and Florida.
Educate and advocate with the travel industry to improve rights, policies, and real-world accessibility for travelers with disabilities.
Raise and distribute funds so adults with disabilities can cover attendant travel costs and actually take the trips they plan.
Support one primary grant recipient per year with approximately 1,000–1,500 dollars, depending on the annual budget.
What we do
Empower adults with disabilities to travel by providing financial aid for attendant costs.
Share success stories from past grant recipients—including trips to Thailand, Disneyworld, and Florida.
Educate and advocate with the travel industry to improve rights, policies, and real-world accessibility for travelers with disabilities.
Raise and distribute funds so adults with disabilities can cover attendant travel costs and actually take the trips they plan.
Support one primary grant recipient per year with approximately 1,000–1,500 dollars, depending on the annual budget.
Accessible travel is more important than ever, with many Canadians now prioritizing accessibility in their plans.
CATS continues to educate, advocate, and empower, so everyone can experience the world fully.
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Accessible travel is more important than ever, with many Canadians now prioritizing accessibility in their plans.
CATS continues to educate, advocate, and empower, so everyone can experience the world fully.