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 […]
I recently started using a CPAP, and I am scheduled to go on a cruise in two months. I’ve heard that under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the cruise line is required to provide me with distilled water at no charge for the length of my cruise. What is the best way for me […]
I recently stayed at a Las Vegas hotel that had shuttle service to and from the airport. I asked about the accessibility of the shuttle when I booked my room, and they said it was wheelchair-accessible. There was no problem with it when I arrived, but when I went to go back to the airport […]
I’m planning a road trip from Oregon to mainland British Columbia, and I’d also like to visit Vancouver Island. I notice I have a choice of ferry routes. Can you tell me which route you would recommend for wheelchair-accessibility, as well as the general logistics of it all? Also, are advance reservations required? The two […]
I’m looking for an accessible cabin or condo to accommodate my extended family of eight, including my sister who uses a power wheelchair. We do have a few kids in tow, but I really don’t want to do Disney, or even Florida. Can you recommend something to me? Nothing says family friendly fun like the […]
I made an airline reservation on-line and the fare that they came up with had a 20 minute connection time at Dallas Fort Worth airport. I figured that they wouldn’t sell me a flight if I couldn’t make the connection so I booked it. In retrospect, now I’m wondering if I will have enough time, […]
I’d like to go on a cruise, but I use a Segway as a mobility device. Are the cruise lines required to accommodate me and allow me to bring and operate my Segway on board? Although there are currently no ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) guidelines for cruise ships that dock at US ports, the […]
I’m planning to fly to New Orleans, and I’m looking for accessible transportation to and from the airport. I use a power wheelchair. Do you have any suggestions? Alert Transportation (alerttransportation.com) can provide private transfers in a lift-equipped van to and from the airport. The also serve the cruise ship terminal. Their van can accommodate […]
My husband and I are going on an extended road trip. I am in a wheelchair, and I’m concerned about what we will do if our car breaks down. I talked to AAA, and they really couldn’t help me. I know that I can’t get into a tow truck. Do you have any suggestions? First […]
I’m planning a trip to British Columbia this summer, and I’d like to rent a wheelchair-accessible motorhome for the trip. I plan to fly into Vancouver, and would like to pick up the vehicle there. Do you know of any companies in the area that rent wheelchair-accessible motorhomes? Also, do you have any idea of […]
I’m traveling to Cancun with my mother, who really needs a wheelchair for distance. She’s OK with using the airport wheelchair, and even walking a little, but I’d really like to rent a manual wheelchair in Cancun just to be on the safe side. Do you know where I can rent one in Cancun? Can […]
We will be visiting Vicksburg next year, and since it’s close to the Natchez Trace Parkway, I was thinking of traveling along a section of it with my mother, and stopping at some of the historic sites along the way. My mother uses a manual wheelchair, but she can walk a few steps. Can you […]