Cruises are an excellent choice for an accessible vacation, as most of the newer cruise ships have good access. Additionally, you can do as little or as much as you want to on a cruise, and you only have to unpack once. That said there are a few things to keep in mind when planning […]
Ever wonder why some people end up with upgrades and refunds whenever they encounter less than adequate wheelchair-access, while others walk away with zero compensation? Truth be told, it’s all in the attitude. Knowing when to complain, how to complain and who to complain to are the keys to not only resolving the issue at […]
Although it’s now been over a quarter-century since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, wheelchair-users and slow walkers sometimes still have problems finding accessible lodging. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, a little advance planning mixed with a healthy dose of self advocacy goes a long way […]
I use a portable hoyer lift when I travel, so I need a open-frame bed in order to use the lift. I’ve noticed that quite a few properties are now using pedestal beds. Can you tell me why? Isn’t an open-frame bed required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Do you have any suggestions […]
My husband and I are planning a road trip from Kingman, Arizona to Amarillo, Texas this fall. We both love classic cars and Route 66 history, and we are hoping to find some fun and accessible roadside attractions along the way. My husband uses a manual wheelchair. Do you have any suggestions for us? At […]
If a trip to Washington state is in your future, then pick up a copy of Barrier-Free Travel: Olympic and Mount Rainier National Parks for Wheelers and Slow Walkers. Penned by Emerging Horizons editor, Candy Harrington, this inclusive book is the second in a series of accessible travel guides to popular destinations throughout the United […]
I’m thinking of traveling to Rome next year and I’d like to make arrangements for accessible day tours and airport transfers. I use a power wheelchair and cannot transfer, so I need an accessible van. Can you recommend a local company that can provide these services for me? Fausta Trasporti (www.faustatrasporti.it) provides airport transfers and […]
Although wheelchair-accessible vans are not readily available in Vietnam and Cambodia, one Ho Chi Minh City-based tour operator has made some modifications to their tour vehicles to make them usable for manual wheelchair-users. Smile Tours uses 16 passenger lowered floor vans with wide doors for better access, and they board manual wheelchair-users by portable ramps […]
If a trip to Turkey is in your future, than check out the offerings at Turkey Accessible Travel. This Kusadasi-based travel agency can provide wheelchair-accessible tours and transportation in Istanbul, Izmir, Kusadasi and Ephesus. The tours are conducted in a lift-equipped VW Volt Minibus with a high ceiling, or a smaller lift-equipped Renault Traffic Minivan. […]
I use a manual wheelchair and I’d like to take a short break to a place that has hot springs, accessible trails and some type of accessible lodging. I can transfer from my wheelchair to a bath bench, so I don’t need a roll-in shower, but I would like a bathtub that has grab bars […]
