If a trip to Germany is in your future, then be sure and download the excellent Barrier-Free Germany brochure at www .germany .travel / media / content/ barrierefreies _reisen /DZT_ Barrierefrei _Broschuere _EN_UA .pdf. Published by the German National Tourist Board, this handy guide contains nearly 60 pages of helpful resources and detailed access information. It’s also a great idea book, as you’ll find information […]
Do you need really need a travel agent to plan your next vacation? The answer is a qualified yes, especially if you have access needs.. Although booking a flight these days is a relatively simple procedure; people who need wheelchair-accessible lodging, ground transportation or other accommodations, may benefit from working with a qualified professional. Finding […]
The Japan Accessible Tourism Center (JATC) is a non-profit organization that provides access information on a variety of destinations throughout the country. The website includes access details on transportation, hotels and attractions on 30 Japanese cities. The transportation section offers access information on trains, buses and rental car locations; and includes a list of accessible […]
I’m going to be going to Kauai this winter, and I can’t seem to find much information about accessible things to do there. I use a manual wheelchair. Can you offer me any suggestions? The big “attraction” on Kauai is the natural beauty of the island, and to take it all in you’ll need some […]
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 […]
