Blue Trunk Foundation

Blue Trunk Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Charlottesville, Virginia. With a small team of 5 to 9 employees, the organization generates annual revenue of $2.5 million. Blue Trunk Foundation is dedicated to improving accessibility in travel for individuals of all ages, abilities, and health conditions. They achieve this by providing comprehensive information about accessibility features at various travel destinations, aiming to empower travelers to make informed choices. The foundation's mission stems from the founder, Rupa Valdez's, personal experiences navigating travel with and without a disability. Realizing the lack of readily available and reliable information about accessibility, she envisioned a resource that would simplify travel planning for everyone. Blue Trunk Foundation's name was chosen to symbolize both the global accessibility movement and the act of packing for a journey, while also referencing Ganesh, the Hindu god of removing obstacles. For more information or to get involved, visit Blue Trunk Foundation's website at bluetrunk.org. You can also connect with them on various social media platforms.