Candy B. Harrington

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Mobility Scooter Rental for Family Reunion

January 5, 2015

I don’t use a mobility scooter fulltime, but since I can’t manage distances I use the loaner one in the grocery store. My son and I are planning to attend a family reunion in Tennessee this summer, and because the

Flying with Medical Equipment

January 5, 2015

Because of my disabilities I require a lot of extra supplies. My doctor told me that she had heard that, with the proper doctor’s note, I was allowed an extra bag at no charge as long as it was exclusively

Visit Red Rock Canyon on Your Next Las Vegas Road Trip

December 27, 2014

Although Las Vegas in known for its lavish casinos, theme hotels and bright neon lights, it’s also surrounded by some very scenic country. Despite the fact that many people don’t venture off the strip when they visit Sin City, a … Read More

Bedroom in the Roman Dynasty Suite at Chateau Avalon

Wheelchair-Accessible Fantasy Suite at Upscale Kansas City Inn

December 21, 2014

Perched on a hilltop in Kansas City’s Village West shopping district, Chateau Avalon (www.chateauavalonhotel.com) looks more like an English manor house than a hotel. And although it certainly is the latter, the luxurious ambiance and top-drawer service definitely … Read More

Help! The Airline Damaged my Wheelchair

December 5, 2014

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,

Viking Cruises Won’t Take Scooter-User

December 5, 2014

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

Wheelchair-Accessible Edmonton

November 12, 2014

Like many international capitals, Edmonton is a marriage of different cultures; and nowhere is that eclectic diversity more apparent than in the museums and galleries that dot this vibrant city. Located in central Alberta, this urban center thrives in the … Read More

Why is This Bus Tour Not Wheelchair Accessible?

November 5, 2014

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

African Bush Safari guide interacts with an ostrich

A Wheelchair Accessible Wildlife Park in Northern Arizona

November 1, 2014

If you’ve always dreamed of visiting Africa, but just never had the time or money, then Out of Africa Wildlife Park (www.outofafricapark.com), may be just what the doctor ordered. Located in Camp Verde, just 30 miles south of … Read More

Walker Rental in Italy

October 5, 2014

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,

Discover Wheelchair-Accessible Philadelphia with CityPASS

October 4, 2014

If a trip to the City of Brotherly Love is in your future, then check out CityPASS, for an affordable and wheelchair-accessible way to explore Philadelphia. CityPASS users can choose from three, four or five of the following attractions; and … Read More

Historic Yellowstone Hotel Now Offers More Wheelchair-Accessible Rooms

September 20, 2014

After a two-year renovation project and a bill in excess of $28.5 million, the Lake Yellowstone Hotel (www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com) has completed a major restoration project. Built in 1889, this colonial revival property is listed on the National Register of … Read More

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Candy B. Harrington

About Candy B. Harrington

Posts by Candy B. Harrington:

Mobility Scooter Rental for Family Reunion

Flying with Medical Equipment

Visit Red Rock Canyon on Your Next Las Vegas Road Trip

Wheelchair-Accessible Fantasy Suite at Upscale Kansas City Inn

Help! The Airline Damaged my Wheelchair

Viking Cruises Won’t Take Scooter-User

Wheelchair-Accessible Edmonton

Why is This Bus Tour Not Wheelchair Accessible?

A Wheelchair Accessible Wildlife Park in Northern Arizona

Walker Rental in Italy

Discover Wheelchair-Accessible Philadelphia with CityPASS

Historic Yellowstone Hotel Now Offers More Wheelchair-Accessible Rooms

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