Emerging Horizons reader and frequent Puerto Rico traveler Tim Elliott recently shared some helpful information about finding affordable and accessible transportation in San Juan. He reported using the Llame y Viaje (call and travel) program, which is operated by the San Juan paratransit agency. If you use paratransit at home, then all you have to […]
Scotland for All offers personalized accessible tours around the United Kingdom and Ireland. Whether you’d like a city tour or a longer road trip through the countryside, Gabriele Tiedtke and Andreas Schneider can provide a customized package for you. Says Tiedtke, “Our intention is to give everybody, the opportunity to come to the UK, Ireland […]
Although the availability of accessible ground transportation has greatly improved over the past 10 years, sometimes it’s just more practical to drive your own vehicle. This is especially true if you’re planning a vacation that includes a visit to a national park, a road trip to a rural part of a country or a journey […]
Change is in the year this spring, thanks to the implementation of some new access regulations that were adopted in 2010. As of March 15, 2012 the hospitality industry will have to substantially change the way they book accessible rooms. as well as provide meaningful access information to prospective guests. New access guidelines for hotel […]
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to find wheelchair-accessible lodging. Granted, many high end hotels and resorts offer excellent facilities for wheelchair-users and slow walkers; however most people completely overlook these accessible and affordable budget lodging options. Down on the Farm If you’re travels take you to […]
On June 25, 2011 the Crotched Mountain Foundation marked the completion of their Outdoor Recreation Master Plan, with the grand opening of two new wheelchair-accessible trails on their main campus in Greenfield, New Hampshire. Located just 75 miles from Boston, these trails are open to the public and present an excellent opportunity for wheelchair-users and […]
There’s a reason Yosemite Falls is the most visited landmark in Yosemite Valley. Quite frankly, it’s a spectacular sight. That’s especially true this year, when the winter snowpack topped out at 165 percent of average. After all, when all that snow melted, the water had to go somewhere. And although Yosemite National Park is most […]
Service animals come in all shapes and sizes; from dogs and cats, to monkeys, miniature horses, and even more exotic species. For example, Daniel Green has a service snake that predicts his epileptic seizures, while Sarah Sevick has a service ferret that helps calm her when she has a panic attack. And then of course […]
Many states offer a variety of free parking options for people that have disabled license plates or parking placards. And although the exemptions vary by state, most include free parking at meters and in no parking zones. Florida goes one step further in this respect, and extends free parking privileges to include airports and cruise […]
