Candy B. Harrington

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Amtrak engine pulling the eastbound California Zephyr at Grand Junction, Colorado

Wheelchair Access on Amtrak

March 10, 2018

Last year my husband and I booked a Superliner Accessible Bedroom on Amtrak. I was extremely disappointed in the size of this room. My husband uses a wheelchair and there was barely enough room for us in the room. How

River Loop Trail in Northern Cascades National Park

North Cascades National Park — It’s More Wheelchair-Accessible Than You Think!

March 8, 2018

At first glance, the rugged terrain of North Cascades National Park (www.nps.gov/noca) appears inhospitable to wheelchair-users and slow walkers. After all, this Northern Washington back country area is filled with jagged peaks and crowned by over 300 glaciers. … Read More

DOT Releases Air Travel Accessibility Materials

March 5, 2018

The Department of Transportation (DOT) recently released a series of videos, brochures and tip sheets on topics that are often the subject of disability related airline complaints. These useful materials are available to airline employees and the traveling public, in … Read More

Deck at the Wells Yurt at East Canyon State Park, Utah

Spend the Night in This Wheelchair-Accessible Lakeside Yurt

March 1, 2018

Located in Northeastern Utah, East Canyon State Park (www.stateparks.utah.gov/parks/east-canyon) is the perfect place to take a quiet break, and enjoy a scenic overnight stay in an accessible lakeside yurt. Perched on the hillside, the yurt village overlooks the … Read More

Mojave National Preserve for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

February 27, 2018

Let’s face it, the desolate stretch of highway between Barstow and Las Vegas can really try one’s patience. Not only is it a monotonous route; but outside of the Baker Thermometer, there’s a serious shortage of roadside attractions along the … Read More

The fountain of Quevedo on the Chorro de Quevedo

Bogota Wheelchair Accessibility

February 23, 2018

I am trying to plan a trip to Bogota, Colombia for my 30 year old son who uses a power wheelchair. Can you tell me how accessible the city is, and if they have accessible public transportation and taxis?

Ruins of Tyuonyi along the Main Loop Trail

Bandelier National Monument for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

February 18, 2018

Located in Northern New Mexico, Frijoles Canyon was once the home of the mysterious Anasazi or “Ancient Ones”. These agrarian people arrived in this fertile area around 1150, and departed some 400 years later when they presumably depleted their natural … Read More

Wheelchair-Accessible Portugal Tours and Services

February 13, 2018

Lisbon-based Tourism For All has a variety of accessible tours and services for wheelchair-users and slow walkers. Tour offerings include day tours of Lisbon and nearby areas, as well as week-long excursions to other parts of Portugal. All tours include … Read More

Accessibility Legislation on Tap for Canada

February 10, 2018

The Canadian government is scheduled to address access in 2018, with legislation designed to increase accessibility nationwide. Currently Ontario, Manitoba and Nova Scotia have access laws on the books; but unlike the US, Canada lacks any federal access regulations.

Ken … Read More

A Trio of Wheelchair-Accessible Romantic Retreats

February 8, 2018

Romantic retreats come in all shapes and sizes, from secluded mountain cottages, to posh oceanside suites, and everything in between. And although everyone’s idea of romance is different, the one thing that these cozy getaway spots have in common is … Read More

Boulevard de la Corniche, Dar-el-Beida, Morocco Patrick Nouhailler

Moroccan Guide Plans “Accessible” Tours

January 30, 2018

Morocco has a long way to go as far as accessibility is concerned, and nobody knows that better than Meknes City resident El Houssaine Ichen. Diagnosed with polio at the age of three, Houssaine uses leg braces and crutches today, … Read More

Morning Travel Caregiver

January 23, 2018

My husband is 6 foot 2 inches, 210 pounds and non-ambulatory. He also needs assistance to transfer. We do pretty well at home because we have a caregiver who comes in the mornings and does all of the heavy lifting

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Candy B. Harrington

About Candy B. Harrington

Posts by Candy B. Harrington:

Wheelchair Access on Amtrak

North Cascades National Park — It’s More Wheelchair-Accessible Than You Think!

DOT Releases Air Travel Accessibility Materials

Spend the Night in This Wheelchair-Accessible Lakeside Yurt

Mojave National Preserve for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

Bogota Wheelchair Accessibility

Bandelier National Monument for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

Wheelchair-Accessible Portugal Tours and Services

Accessibility Legislation on Tap for Canada

A Trio of Wheelchair-Accessible Romantic Retreats

Moroccan Guide Plans “Accessible” Tours

Morning Travel Caregiver

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