Jonathan Fletcher

I have always loved travel. Since a child I have always had a wanderlust that has taken me across the world and still does. I feel very lucky that I have been blessed to have a career from my passion for travel. It has been a career that I have enjoyed for over 15 years. During the pandemic I talked to hundreds of fellow disabled travellers and recognised that following the pandemic I had a massive opportunity to not just take my business in a new direction, but that I had an incredible opportunity to create an accessible travel company that not only sold travel but could also have a social impact. I was determined that Wheelie Good Travel Company would be more than just an accessible travel agent, but would be an inspiration for other disabled travellers and that I should be an advocate for changes within the travel and hospitality industry. I chose to do this through my blog articles, podcast Wheelie Good Travel Guide, regular contributions to features on accessible travel in travel industry journals, speaking engagements and working with travel and tourism organisations.

I am a great believer that everyone should be able to enjoy accessible travel and see the world without barriers.

Nothing motivates me more than when a disabled traveller that I have helped is eager to share the experiences of their travels and I see the excitement they have experienced.

I feel very honoured to be a part of the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 and I hope that I can inspire other disabled people to advocate for the rights of all disabled people and to follow their dreams, just as others in past Disability Power 100s have inspired and continue to inspire me.