Ask the Expert

Who is Responsible for Curbside Assistance?

January 5, 2013

My mom needs wheelchair assistance at the airport because she really can’t walk very far. I made arrangements with the airline for an airport wheelchair when I made her reservation, but there were none available at the curb when we

Are Airlines Required to Stow my Wheelchair in the Cabin?

December 21, 2012

When I made arrangements for my flight I told the airline that I had a manual wheelchair to be stowed in the closet. Apparently they only had one space for this purpose, and a passenger that got there before me

Should I Get Upgraded if the Accessible Cruise Cabins are Sold Out?

December 6, 2012

I am looking to book a cruise on a particular sailing where they have a large number of non-accessible cabins available at $6,000; however there is only one accessible cabin available, and that’s priced at $11,000. Is the cruise line

Wheelchair-Accessible Bus Tour Rules

November 20, 2012

I recently tried to book a motorcoach tour of the Southwest and the tour operator said that she didn’t like to charter accessible buses because the lifts often malfunction and it’s just a big hassle. I cannot walk at all,

How Much Can Hotels Legally Ask Me About my Disability?

October 20, 2012

When I call to make a hotel reservation, how much can they legally ask me about my disability? As a wheelchair-user I understand that they need to make sure that the accessible rooms go to people that need them, but

Tight Wheelchair Connection at SFO

October 8, 2012

I’m flying to Hawaii with a friend who uses a power wheelchair. We have traveled on airplanes before, but in San Francisco we only have a 30 minute layover. Is this enough time to make the connecting flight? Do you

Service Animals and Safari Parks

September 20, 2012

My daughter has had a service dog for over three years, and for the most part we’ve not had a problem going out and about and doing our thing in public spaces. She’s a huge animal lover, and she wants

«‹ 6 7 8 9

In The News

Ask the Expert

Who is Responsible for Curbside Assistance?

Are Airlines Required to Stow my Wheelchair in the Cabin?

Should I Get Upgraded if the Accessible Cruise Cabins are Sold Out?

Wheelchair-Accessible Bus Tour Rules

How Much Can Hotels Legally Ask Me About my Disability?

Tight Wheelchair Connection at SFO

Service Animals and Safari Parks

Travel Tools

Flying with a Wheelchair? Always Remember the CRO

Accessible Krakow Tours

Flying With a Service Animal? Here’s What You Need to Know

How to get a Lifetime National Park Pass

10 Tips for an Affordable and Accessible Road Trip

The Hotel Gave Away Your Accessible Room? Practice Self-Advocacy