Under the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) US airlines are required to accept approved models of portable oxygen concentrators for use on their flights that operate on aircraft with 19 or more seats. This also applies to foreign air carriers … Read More
Have you ever checked into a wheelchair-accessible room, only to find a totally inadequate shower chair in the bathroom? Well, you’re not alone. Truth be told, most people prefer the same model they have at home; however sometimes that’s a … Read More
To the uninitiated it would seem that accessible airline lavatories should have roughly the same access features as those on the terra firma. Unfortunately that’s not the case, and this lack of comparable access has caught many a first-time flyer … Read More
Travel by its very nature requires a good amount of preparation, especially when it includes air travel. Factor a disability into that equation and the complexity increases. With that in mind, here are a few things for wheelchair-users and slow … Read More
Today air travel comes with the obligatory — and often dreaded — trek through the security checkpoint. And although the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) won’t release their exact screening protocols due to security reasons; they have made public their rules … Read More
Every time I book a trip these days, it seems that I’m asked if I’d like to purchase travel insurance. Some of the queries are pretty low-key, while others almost border on alarmist, as the perils and possible financial losses … Read More
Just like Goldilocks, many travelers have difficulty finding a bed that’s just right. After all, a bed that’s too hard or too soft can cause a painful back ache, and that’s a surefire way to ruin any vacation. But for … Read More
With the evolution of the internet, information is just a few keystrokes away. On the downside, some of that information is a far cry from accurate. Just because someone types it, doesn’t mean it’s true. With that in mind, here … Read More
Do you need really need a travel agent to plan your next vacation? The answer is a qualified yes, especially if you are a wheelchair-user or slow walker. Although booking a flight these days is a relatively simple procedure; people … Read More
Although it’s now been over a quarter-century since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, wheelchair-users and slow walkers sometimes still have problems finding accessible lodging. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, a … Read More
Although the availability of wheelchair-accessible ground transportation has greatly improved over the past 10 years, sometimes it’s just more practical to drive your own vehicle. This is especially true if you’re planning a vacation that includes a visit to a … Read More
Change is in the year this spring, thanks to the implementation of some new access regulations that were adopted in 2010. As of March 15, 2012 the hospitality industry will have to substantially change the way they book accessible rooms. … Read More