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Cory Lee

Cory Lee Woodard (born 1990) is an travel blogger, rights advocate, and founder of the accessible travel resource Curb Free with Cory Lee. Diagnosed with (), a progressive neuromuscular disorder, at the age of two, he has used a power full-time since age four and has dedicated his career to demonstrating that users can explore the world without barriers. Lee launched his in December 2013 to share personal experiences and practical advice on wheelchair-accessible travel, quickly gaining recognition for highlighting destinations, accommodations, and transportation options worldwide. By 2025, he had visited over 55 countries across all seven continents, including in 2020, and documented adventures ranging from trips in his childhood to international group tours he now hosts. His advocacy extends beyond blogging; in 2022, Lee established The Curb Free Foundation, a nonprofit that provides travel grants to enable users to experience vacations such as trips to Disney World and the Caribbean. He has received multiple accolades, including five for best personal blog or website and nine Journalism Awards for travel journalism, and has been featured in outlets like , , and . Lee's work emphasizes the importance of early travel motivation due to SMA's degenerative nature, inspiring a global community to prioritize accessibility in tourism.

Early Life

Family Background and Heritage

Cory Lee Woodard was born in 1990 in , . He was diagnosed with (), a genetic neuromuscular disorder that causes progressive , at the age of two. Woodard has used a power full-time since age four due to the degenerative nature of . Limited public information is available regarding his family heritage or specific parental background, though his upbringing in fostered an early interest in travel and accessibility.

Education and Early Travel Interests

Woodard grew up in LaFayette, Georgia, where his childhood included family trips to , sparking a lifelong passion for accessible travel despite his disability. He attended the , earning a in in 2014. During his studies, he launched his blog Curb Free with Cory Lee in December 2013 to document wheelchair-accessible travel experiences, motivated by the need to explore the world before further progression of SMA limited his mobility.

Music Career

Cory Lee Woodard has not pursued a professional music career. His interests and public work focus primarily on accessible and blogging, as detailed in other sections of this article.

Acting Career

Cory Lee Woodard has pursued interests in the entertainment industry since childhood, participating in school and regional theatre productions. His early roles included the King in a sixth-grade production of , as well as appearances in Merry Christmas Old Lady Sternbottom, The Battle of Chickamauga, Jack and the Beanstalk, Dear Chuck, and Karaoke Killer.

Television Roles

Woodard's television appearances began early, including serving as a at the Teen Choice Awards in 2003 and featuring in an episode of ' Dream-Maker. In February 2025, he appeared in a commercial as part of the "50 States, 50 Stories" project, which aired during the in select markets including . The ad highlights his use of Google's tools for travel writing, showcasing his work as a user and advocate.

Film and Other Appearances

Woodard made his film debut in the short The Otis Revue (2005), a submission that placed second in the Fresh-Films contest. No major roles or credits have been documented in his career to date.

Personal Life

Cory Lee resides in , where he was raised by his single mother, Sandy, a strong advocate for his rights who encouraged his passion for travel. Lee is married and has a son; his wife and son have accompanied him on trips, including to .

Public Persona and Interests

Lee maintains an active presence on , particularly (@curbfreecorylee), where he shares accessible experiences and content, amassing over 50,000 followers as of 2018, with continued growth. His work emphasizes breaking barriers for users in , drawing from personal challenges with to inspire global accessibility improvements.

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