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Daytona Beach Wheelchair Access Information

Daytona Beach Wheelchair Access Information

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Sunset on Daytona Beach

The good news is, Daytona Beach is very accessible; in fact it’s known for it’s hard-packed sand beaches. You can drive on the beach, and wheelchair-users have no problems rolling over the almost cement-like sand surface. That said, if you’d like information on loaner beach wheelchairs, visit volusia.org/services/public-protection/beach-safety/beach-information-for-the-disabled.stml. There’s also information about accessible beach parking there.

And for a detailed information on Daytona Beach wheelchair accessible activities, including, accessible trails, dining, transportation and itinerary suggestions, visit daytonabeach.com/accessibility/. Compiled by local accessibility expert Steve Deal, this helpful resource includes copious information about each listing, so visitors will have no problems determining what will and what won’t work for them,

Check out these two great resources before your next Daytona Beach visit.

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Wheelchair- Accessible Honduras Tours

Wheelchair- Accessible Honduras Tours

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West bay on Roatan Island, Honduras
Founded by Roatan native Victor Bodden, Bodden Tours (boddentours.com/accessible.htm) offers custom wheelchair-accessible Honduras day tours. Transportation is provided in either a 16-passenger lift equipped bus, or a smaller ramped Toyota Sienna van. Participants can choose from a variety of accessible activities on their Roatan tour, including Victor Bodden’s Monkey Business, Sherman Arch’s Iguana Farm, Ixora Spa, Spa Baan Saerle and the Stone Castle Cameo Factory. The guides can also take participants on an accessible scenic drive, arrange a shopping excursion and even suggest lunch and rest stops appropriate for wheelchair-users and slow walkers. The company also offers several partially accessible day tours. For more information about these wheelchair-accessible Honduras tours, call or text Victor at +(504) 9910 52017.
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Wheelchair-Accessible Barcelona Resource

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If a trip to Barcelona is in your future, then check out this excellent wheelchair-accessible Barcelona resource (www.barcelona-access.com). A project of Barcelona Turisme, this informative website includes detailed information about accessible sights, transportation, accommodations and resources in Barcelona.

The website features a search engine to find wheelchair-accessible sights throughout the city, including museums, World Heritage sties, monuments and even beaches. You can search the database by disability type, attraction or location. There’s also a helpful section about accessible transportation, with tips on how to get to and from the airport as well as details on accessible bus and train transportation. And if you’d like to spend a few nights, there’s also a link to the TUR4all database of accessible properties in Barcelona. Add in some helpful resources on adaptive sports, accessible taxis and travel agents who can plan an accessible itinerary and you have an excellent wheelchair-accessible Barcelona resource.

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Beach Buggys on Alabama Gulf Coast

Beach Buggys on Alabama Gulf Coast

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Chance Baker is a self-admitted tinkerer. He picked this up while doing garage projects with his dad when he was young, and honed his skills when he joined the Marine Corps and became an avionics technician. After his discharge, he built bicycles with electric motors and power recumbent scooters, before he designed the Beach Buggy — a power beach wheelchair.

Today he’s the owner of Beach ‘N Buggys, which offers sales and rental of his designs on the Alabama Gulf Coast. And as an added bonus, with the help of a Marine buddy Baker has donated his Beach Buggys to disabled veterans.

Beach Buggys

Baker has three different styles of Beach Buggys available for rent in Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Peridido Key. They are available for daily rental, but discounts are available for longer periods.

The Lobster is a mid-size model that is adequate for most people, while the Heavy-Duty Lobster is the best choice for heavier folks. And the Sand Flea is a good pick for lighter kids and young adults. All of the Beach Buggy models can be operated independently, and they all will fit through doorways and pool gates. They are also narrow enough to allow access to the boardwalks, so you can fully enjoy the beach. For more information, or to reserve a Beach Buggy, visit beachnbuggys.com/.

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Philadelphia Access Guide

Philadelphia Access Guide

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If a visit to the City of Brotherly Love is in your future, then surf on by visitphilly.com/accessibility, and check out this Philadelphia access guide. This joint project between Visit Philadelphia and Art-Reach – a local disability advocacy organization — offers wheelchair-users and slow walkers hard-to-find access information about the capital city. It contains details about accessible public transportation, taxis, and favorite attractions; and features a helpful section filled with local resources. There’s also a short section which lists some favorite accessible hotels, along with contact information for more specific access details. Information about local wheelchair and medical equipment rentals and accessible parking is also included. Best of all, this Philadelphia access guide has an excellent FAQ section, which offers helpful tips, such as details on the Access Philly Card, which offers discounts to cultural attractions to people with a disability. An excellent resource filled with information to help disabled visitors get around and enjoy all the Philadelphia has to offer.

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Louisiana State Park Track Chairs

Louisiana State Park Track Chairs

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Track chairs are now available for loan at many Louisiana State Parks. Outfitted with tank tracks, these all terrain power wheelchairs allow folks to navigate trails that standard wheelchair can’t handle.” These specially-designed all-terrain chairs can really open up a world of new experiences for people with limited mobility,” said Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. The track chairs were purchased with donations made to the Louisiana Park Foundation.

The Louisiana State Park track chairs are available at the following locations.

  • Fontainebleau State Park
  • Bogue Chitto State Park
  • Jimmie Davis State Park
  • Lake D’Arbonne State Park
  • North Toledo Bend State Park
  • Port Hudson State Historic Site
  • Sam Houston Jones State Park
  • Louisiana State Arboretum

Reservations for the track chairs must be made at least 48 hours in advance. The user must be accompanied by a companion that is at least 18 years old, and both the user and the companion must present a photo ID when picking up the track chair. A liability waiver must also be signed in order to borrow a track chair. Additionally, users under 16 must wear a helmet while operating the track chair.

For more information about the Louisiana State Park track chairs, or to reserve one, visit lastateparks.com/all-terrain-chair.

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Puerto Vallarta Tours & Transportation

Puerto Vallarta Tours & Transportation

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Puerto Vallarta
Superior Tours Vallarta offers wheelchair-accessible Puerto Vallarta tours and transportation. Their Ford Transit van has a rear lift and tie-downs, and can accommodate one wheelchair-user as well as six additional passengers. Their services include airport and cruise ship transfers, shore excursions, local transportation and customized tours. They can transport passengers to any hotel or destination in Jalisco and Nayarit, and design a custom tour or shore excursion for your party. For more information about their wheelchair-accessible offerings, visit superiortoursvallarta.com/wheel-chair-accesible-transportation.
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Keystone Ancient Forest Offers Track Chairs

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Located in Northeastern Oklahoma, the Keystone Ancient Forest (www.sandspringsok.gov/175/Keystone-Ancient-Forest) is home to 500-year old cedars, 330-year old majestic oaks and over 80 species of butterflies. As an added bonus the preserve is filled with eagles, migratory birds, deer and other wildlife. The 1,380-acre parcel has received recognition from The Nature Conservancy and it’s the first Oklahoma property to become a member of the Old Growth Forest Network. And although the forest has a few natural barriers for wheelchair-users and slow walkers, track chairs are now available for loan.

Track chairs have tank tires instead of standard wheels and they can navigate over obstacles that most wheelchairs can’t manage. The track chairs can be taken on the Childers Trail, the Fire Road and the Frank Trail. If you cannot transfer to the track chair on your own, you must bring somebody to help you. And while you’re in the preserve, all pets must be on a six-foot leash.

The track chairs are available by advance reservation at sandspringsok.org/FormCenter/Case-Community-Center-10/Track-Chair-Request-Form-98. After the form is completed and the waiver is signed, someone from the Keystone Ancient Forest will get back to you to confirm your reservation and to answer any questions. For more information, call (918) 246-7795.

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Honolulu Beach Wheelchairs and Beach Mats

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Honolulu Beach Wheelchairs and Beach Mats

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Waimea Bay Beach

If you’d like to hit the beach while you are in Honolulu, but you’re a wheelchair-user or slow walker, rest assured it’s still possible. Thanks to the Department of Parks and Recreation, beach mats and beach wheelchairs are available at many Honolulu beaches.

The hard plastic beach mats make it easy for wheelchair-users and slow walkers to navigate over the soft sand. And if you’d like to pave your own way, the beach wheelchairs make that possible too. The beach wheelchairs have three balloon tires, and have a weight capacity of 300 pounds. They are available on a first-come basis, in two-hour increments. It’s important to note that the beach wheelchairs cannot be self propelled, so you must bring along a companion to push you around the beach.

The following locations have beach mats and beach wheelchairs.

Beach Mats

  • Waimea Bay Beach Park
  • Ehukai Beach Park
  • Waimanalo Bay Beach Park
  • Sans Souci Beach at Kaimana Beach Hotel
  • Kuhio Beach Park
  • Hale’iwa Ali’i Beach Park
  • Hunananiho

Beach Wheelchairs

  • Kualoa Regional Beach Park
  • Hanauama Bay Nature Preserve

Beach Mats & Beach Wheelchairs

  • Kailu Beach
  • Ala Moana Beach Park

For more information about the Honolulu beach wheelchairs and beach mats, visit www.honolulu.gov/dpr/therapeutic-recreation-beach-wheelchairs/. That site also has a helpful map of all the beach mat and beach wheelchair locations. So get ready to enjoy the sand and surf on your next Honolulu trip.

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Wheelchair-Accessible Italy Resources

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If you’re planning on a trip to Italy and use are a wheelchair-user or slow walker, here are a few resources to help you in the trip planning process.

Rome and Italy Tourist Services

Rome and Italy Tourist Services (www.romeanditaly.com) is able to organize customized accessible tours and excursions throughout Italy. The tours are conducted by English speaking guides in lift-equipped vans, and feature accommodations at accessible properties. Tours are available to Rome, Sicily, Tuscany, Pisa, Naples, Florence and more.

Day tours of Rome are also available, and a special adaptive device – a Wheely Trekky – is used for inaccessible archeological sites such as the Colosseum. Additionally, arrangements for the rental of adaptive equipment, including shower chairs, hoists, scooters and manual and power wheelchairs can be made. Accessible transfers to and from all the major Italian airports are also available. For more information e-mail info@romeanditaly.it. And if you arrive in Italy by ship, accessible shore excursions are also available.

ADR Assistance 

If a flight to the Eternal City is in your future, then make sure and check out the ADR website for information about accessible transfers to and from the airport. Helpful information about accessible taxi, bus and train transfers at Fiumicino  and Ciampino airports are listed on this website. Also included is some general access information and some helpful tips. https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en/adrassistance

Italy Accessible

Italy Accessible offers accessible tours of Rome, Florence, Venice, Tuscany and and the surrounding areas for wheelchair-users and slow walkers. This local tour operator arranges customized excursions in ramped minivans, with stops at accessible attractions and restaurants. Accessible lodging in hotels that have been inspected for access is also included. Day tours, as well as week-long adventures are offered. And if you’d like a customized tour, they can put that together too. For more information, visit www.accessibletourism.it.

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