Featured StoryAutumn 2010
Explore the artful side of Indianapolis, which boasts a bevy of top-tier cultural attractions. Not only are the nicely accessible, but they’re also easy on the wallet. (read a sample from this article)
I have Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain disorder, and had a problem boarding a recent flight. While I was boarding I stumbled and fell while trying to maneuver the boarding ramp. Subsequently the airline contacted MedLink, discussed the incident with them, and then informed me I would not be able to fly until I had doctor's statement stating that I was fit to fly. Who is MedLink and what credentials do they have to decide that I am unable to fly? Read the answer...
Lassen Volcanic National Park has had a rough summer season. For starters, due to a unseasonably late snowfall, the main park road didn’t open until the second week in July. And even then, some of the major trails were still closed. Again, a weather issue. And if Mother Nature hadn’t dealt this Northern California gem enough blows, add in a major road project with a number of construction delays along the way. In the end, it all sounds pretty grim. So, does that mean you should just skip Lassen in 2010? Absolutely not! In fact, with a little insider information, you can plan a relatively stress free visit, and still enjoy many of the wheelchair-accessible areas of the park. Plus, with some exciting access upgrades in the works, it’s definitely a spot to keep on your travel radar.
For a celebration of Appalachian life, make plans to attend the 2010 Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers Festival. Slated for August 21-22, this annual event is held at the Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center in Townsend, Tennessee.
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21 August 2010, 8:56 am
easyJet in Hot Water Again Flying easyJet isn't exactly easy, especially if you have a disability. I've been reporting that fact for a few years now.
First there was the case of Philip McLoughlin, who was stranded in Lourdes because easyJet refused to fly him back home. The reason? Well, Mr. McLoughlin uses a wheelchair, and according to the gate agent easyJet "does not accept disabled travelers on their own." Continue reading "easyJet in Hot Water Again"
10 August 2010, 1:36 pm
DOT and DOJ Standards for Emotional Support Animals Differ After posting the new Department of Justice (DOJ) definition of a service animal, I've received a number of inquiries asking if this means that emotional support animals will be banned from airplanes. Nothing could be further from the truth. As I pointed out in the previous post, these new standards were established by the DOJ and apply to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). They differ drastically from the standards already established by the Department of Transportation (DOT) which apply to the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA). And as we all know, the ACAA, not the ADA applies to air travel.
Here's the difference between the two standards.
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