On a recent flight the airline damaged my wheelchair. It had a bent wheel, push rim and axle, but it still kind of worked. I emphasize “kind of”. That presented a big problem, because since I could still use it, the airline gave me a hard time about getting it repaired. I was persistent, and […]
I really want to go on a Viking river cruise in Europe, but they said they won’t take me because I use a scooter. Why is this allowed in this day and age? What can I do to force them to accommodate me and my scooter. Unfortunately there’s not much you can do about this. […]
I use a power wheelchair, and I want to take a tour of the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas. I called up a tour company and tried to book one of their tours and they told me that they didn’t have any accessible space available. I thought all tours had to be accessible. Why are […]
I am traveling on a group tour to Rome, Siena and Florence. I was told that I will have to check my walker all the way through and use an airport wheelchair for boarding. I’m traveling on three different airlines, and I’m a bit concerned that I’ll never see my walker again. Do you know […]
I’m a veteran of the Iraq War, and I have a Psychiatric Support Animal because of my PTSD. I want to travel back east to see some of my buddies and I am wondering if I can fly with my dog, and how much extra I will have to pay. Is there anything else I […]
I know I should have planned farther in advance, but I’d really like to stay overnight in Yosemite this fall. I called up Central Reservations, and unfortunately they didn’t have any accessible rooms available for my preferred dates. I am a little flexible with my dates, but it appears that they are just sold out […]
My husband absolutely loves old trains, and he’s had a great time exploring rail museums across America. He uses a manual wheelchair to get around, and I know he’d really like to take a day excursion on a historic railway. He can’t walk, and he needs to stay in his own wheelchair for the journey. […]
I don’t use a wheelchair, but I have a leg with a rod in it, from my thigh to my ankle. My problem is, I would like to fly to visit my son, but I fear that there won’t be enough room for my leg, as I cannot bend it. Do you have any suggestions […]
Lately I’ve heard a lot of buzz about the TSA Pre-Check Program. I’m a slow walker, and although I don’t use a wheelchair I usually have problems going through security, as taking off my coat, taking out my laptop and putting my Ziploc bag of toiletries on the conveyor belt requires too much movement in […]
I’m trying to plan a trip to Washington DC to visit the Smithsonian museums. I know the museums are accessible, and I’ve got a line on several accessible hotels, but I’m really wondering about the best way to get around town. I am hoping I can get by without renting an accessible van, as they […]
