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Candy B. Harrington

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Looking for a Hoyer Lift in Boston

I’m planning a trip to Boston, and I’d like to rent a Hoyer lift for my husband while we are there. The problem is, all of the medical supply places that I’ve contacted will only rent them by the month,

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Flying with a Portable Dialysis Machine

I have a portable dialysis machine that I’ve taken on many road trips, but my next trip requires an airplane flight. Can I take it aboard the aircraft, and can it be carried in the passenger cabin? Will I have

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Can I Use My Placard in Europe?

I’m planning a trip to Europe and Id’ like to rent a car over there. I have a placard that I use when I’m at home, and I’m wondering if it is also valid in Europe? Also, can you tell

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Rail Trails for Slow Walker

My husband has arthritis, and has problems walking a lot. He does not use a wheelchair or walker, but he just has to take things at his own pace. We both love to travel, and I’m hoping that you can

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Entrance to Artspace

Wheelchair-Accessible Raleigh on a Shoestring

Known as the Smithsonian of the South, Raleigh is home to more than 40 free cultural attractions. From museums and historic sites, to galleries of every sort, there’s no shortage of free accessible diversions in this North Carolina capital city. … Read More

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Wheelchair Accessible Greece Tours

Himalaya Travel, an Athens-based travel agency, offers a several independent tours for wheelchair-users and slow walkers. They can custom tailor a wheelchair-accessible tour to meet your specific needs, and arrange for accommodations in accessible hotels and transportation in an accessible … Read More

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Mexico’s First Wheelchair-Accessible Beach

Located in Playa del Carmen, Mexico’s first wheelchair-accessible beach is now open for business. This public beach was funded by the local government and designed from the ground-up to be wheelchair-accessible. It’s located in front of the Parque Fundadores, just … Read More

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Preboarding Announcement Required?

I use a cane, and when I fly I usually request an airport wheelchair to get me to the gate, then I walk on the plane when they make the preboarding announcement. I don’t like feeling rushed in the crowd,

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Airbus Introduces New Accessible Lavatory

Editor’s note: This article was originally posted in 2013. Since then Airbus has moved to a new style of Space-Flex lavatory (v2) which has a fixed partition between the two lavatories (v1 had a swinging partition). Wheelchair-users must first transfer … Read More

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Helping Heroes Fly

In late August, President Obama signed the Helping Heroes Fly Act into law. The new law amends title 49, United States Code, and directs the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security to provide expedited airport screening to severely injured or disabled … Read More

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