Candy B. Harrington

About Candy B. Harrington

Posts by Candy B. Harrington:

Wheelchair Traveler Needs Open-Frame Hotel Bed

September 29, 2015

I use a portable hoyer lift when I travel, so I need a open-frame bed in order to use the lift. I’ve noticed that quite a few properties are now using pedestal beds. Can you tell me why? Isn’t an

Uber Sued for Failing to Provide Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicles

September 23, 2015

Ride-sharing giant Uber has been officially called to task for failing to accommodate disabled passengers across the country. In a number of separate lawsuits, plaintiffs claim that Uber drivers violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when they either flat … Read More

Standin’ on the Corner Park in Winslow, Arizona

Wheelchair-Accessible Route 66 Roadside Attractions

September 18, 2015

My husband and I are planning a road trip from Kingman, Arizona to Amarillo, Texas this fall. We both love classic cars and Route 66 history, and we are hoping to find some fun and accessible roadside attractions along the

Barrier-Free Travel: Olympic and Mount Rainier National Parks for Wheelers and Slow Walkers

New Washington National Parks Access Guide Released

September 14, 2015

If a trip to Washington state is in your future, then pick up a copy of Barrier-Free Travel: Olympic and Mount Rainier National Parks for Wheelers and Slow Walkers. Penned by Emerging Horizons editor, Candy Harrington, this inclusive book … Read More

The Visitor Center at Estero Llano Grande State Park

South Texas Wheelchair Accessible Birding

September 10, 2015

South Texas is ground zero for avid birders, and with a network of World Birding Center (WBC) sites located near McAllen, there’s a variety of habitats for locals and migrants alike. Plus with access factored into the equation from the … Read More

Feeding lorikeets at Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Witchita, Kansas

Wildlife Galore in Wichita!

September 4, 2015

Located in south central Kansas, Wichita is a city with a split personality. On one had it’s home to a thriving aerospace industry, and on the other it’s ground zero for cowboy culture and the old west. But there’s also … Read More

EdgeWalk is the world's highest hands-free walk on a building (Guinness World Record) on a 5 foot wide ledge encircling the top of the CN Tower's main pod

CN Tower Introduces Wheelchair-Accessible EdgeWalk

September 1, 2015

When Toronto’s CN Tower first introduced the EdgeWalk (www.edgewalkcntower.ca), thrill-seekers from around the world flocked to Ontario’s provincial capital to give it a try. The premise behind the stunt is simple: participants don protective suits, then hook on … Read More

Original Applique quilt barn in Garrett County, Kentucky

Quilt Barns of Garrett County

August 28, 2015

The Quilt Barns of Garrett County

Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Western Maryland, Garrett County is definitely off-the-beaten-path. But that’s not a bad thing; in fact that’s part of its charm. It’s a pleasant place to wander along the … Read More

Explore New Mexico’s Geronimo Trail

June 27, 2015

Although road trips are great, every now and then I yearn for the road less traveled. I vividly recall one such time, as we neared the end of yet another epic car trek in southern New Mexico. The urge to … Read More

Wheelchair-Accessible Transportation in Rome

June 22, 2015

I’m thinking of traveling to Rome next year and I’d like to make arrangements for wheelchair-accessible day tours and airport transfers. I use a power wheelchair and cannot transfer, so I need an accessible van. Can you recommend a local

Virgin Australia Changes Attendant Policy

June 6, 2015

As the result of a complaint by a passenger who was unable to take advantage of a discounted fare, Virgin Australia has changed their attendant policy. Previously passengers had to provide the name of their attendant at the time of … Read More

DOJ Unveils New Online ADA Complaint Form

June 6, 2015

Late this spring, the Department of Justice (DOJ) made filing an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) complaint easier, with the introduction of a new electronic ADA complaint form. The form is located on the DOJ website, and once it’s submitted … Read More

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Candy B. Harrington

About Candy B. Harrington

Posts by Candy B. Harrington:

Wheelchair Traveler Needs Open-Frame Hotel Bed

Wheelchair-Accessible Route 66 Roadside Attractions

New Washington National Parks Access Guide Released

South Texas Wheelchair Accessible Birding

Wildlife Galore in Wichita!

CN Tower Introduces Wheelchair-Accessible EdgeWalk

Quilt Barns of Garrett County

The Quilt Barns of Garrett County

Explore New Mexico’s Geronimo Trail

Wheelchair-Accessible Transportation in Rome

Virgin Australia Changes Attendant Policy

DOJ Unveils New Online ADA Complaint Form

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