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Candy B. Harrington

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Michiel Van der Sommen’s Elvis at 13, a popular meeting spot at the Elvis Presley Birthplace Complex

Explore the Elvis Connection in Downtown Tupelo

At first glance Tupelo seems like your average southern town. Located in the hills of Northeast Mississippi, just a stone’s throw from the Natchez Trace, it boasts all the requisite southern accoutrements. Main Street is lined with charming shops, grits … Read More

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ADA Fines Raised

On March 28, 2014 the Department of Justice released a final rule that raises the fines for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)  violations assessed or enforced by the Civil Division. The increase was made to adjust for inflation, and applies … Read More

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European Air Travel Accessibility Complaints on the Rise

Although legally not required to track air travel accessibility complaints, European national enforcement bodies reported a dramatic rise in the 2012 and 2013 figures. In fact, in April 2014 the European Commission reported that air travel disability complaints rose by … Read More

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Wheelchair-Accessible FLorida Villa

Located in southern Florida, this five bedroom three bathroom Cape Coral villa boasts excellent access. Available for weekly or monthly rental this luxury property features good wheelchair access throughout the home, and two accessible master suites. The master suites each … Read More

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Wheelchair-Accessible Rental Vans in Europe

Headquartered near Lille, France, Handynamic Vans offers a variety of wheelchair-accessible rental vans in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and other parts of Europe. They offer a variety of ramped vans that can accommodate one wheelchair and three-to-six additional passengers, including … Read More

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Looking for Wheelchair-Accessible Yosemite Lodging

I know I should have planned farther in advance, but I’d really like to stay overnight in Yosemite this fall. I called up Central Reservations, and unfortunately they didn’t have any accessible rooms available for my preferred dates. I am

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Wheelchair-Accessible Rail Excursions

My husband absolutely loves old trains, and he’s had a great time exploring rail museums across America. He uses a manual wheelchair to get around, and I know he’d really like to take a day excursion on a historic railway.

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Flying With an Immovable Leg

I don’t use a wheelchair, but I have a leg with a rod in it, from my thigh to my ankle. My problem is, I would like to fly to visit my son, but I fear that there won’t be

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What is Pre-Check and How Can I Get It?

Lately I’ve heard a lot of buzz about the TSA Pre-Check Program. I’m a slow walker, and although I don’t use a wheelchair I usually have problems going through security, as taking off my coat, taking out my laptop and

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