Category: About DiscoverAble

Her mother was already diagnosed with MS before Sonia Groot (27) was born. Still, she and her sister grew up in a loving and above all resilient family — a family that prefers to think in solutions rather than problems. Sonia alternated her studies in Amsterdam with “digital caregiving” for her parents in Hasselt, and […]

Connecting Travelers with Accessible Travel Options Two weeks ago, DiscoverAble participated in De Aangepaste Vakantiebeurs, a travel fair specifically designed for accessible travel. Unlike traditional fairs, this one takes place on a ship, traveling through different cities in Belgium and the Netherlands to meet visitors where they are. With 15 travel providers onboard and over […]

Hi everyone, Sonia here, I want to walk you through how DiscoverAble ensures that the accessibility information we provide is accurate, reliable, and tailored to your specific needs. If you’ve ever struggled to find accurate information about accessible accommodations, you know how exhausting the process can be—endless research, reading reviews, making phone calls, and crossing […]

Hey there, I’m Sonia Groot, the founder of DiscoverAble. DiscoverAble was born out of the countless challenges my family and I have faced while trying to enjoy a simple vacation. My mother, Sheila, has multiple sclerosis and relies on an electric wheelchair to get around. Traveling together with her has always been an adventure—though not […]