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“Just Doing It Differently” (Read her monthly newsletters under Resources for her medical and travel updates).ĭebra travels extensively with a wheelchair and/or a scooter and has learned how to MINIMIZE THE FRUSTRATIONS while MAXIMIZING THE ENJOYMENT of visiting new and exciting destinations. Since surgery, she has escorted groups to Alaska, the Mediterranean and Hawaii. Debra did not allow this new life changing event to get in her way….she continued to work full time and travel. Adjusting to life as a bilateral amputee has not been easy but she was able to call upon her many bilateral amputee clients for support. In February, 2016 Debra had serious vascular problems resulting in the amputation of her left leg. She has a very keen understanding of medical ailments and disabling conditions resulting from excessive time spent in hospitals and outpatient rehab facilities. She has undergone over 30 surgeries and has spent much time using a wheelchair as well as enjoying long periods of good health and short distance walking. Debra has been living with Lupus since the age of 20, spent six years full time in a wheelchair as the result of a bone infection in her legs and became a below knee amputee at the age of 29. Her desire to pursue a career in Travel for the Disabled came from her personal experience as a physically challenged traveler. Debra Kerper received her travel training at Coastline Community College where she was the recipient of the TATE AWARD for outstanding academic performance and goals in the travel industry.
