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Flying with a Wheelchair? Always Remember the CRO

January 4, 2024

Flying with a wheelchair for the first time can seem pretty intimidating. That said, it doesn’t have to be. As they say, knowledge is power, and in this case that knowledge comes from the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA). Not … Read More

Accessible Krakow Tours

March 17, 2023

Based in Krakow, Active Poland offers a number of accessible Krakow tours for wheelchair-users and slow walkers. The customized tours can include everything from a stroll around town, to a museum hopping itinerary, and even attending concerts and festivals. All … Read More

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

March 5, 2023

Under the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), US airlines are required to accept service animals on all their flights. Additionally, foreign air carriers are required to accept service animals on all flights to and from the US. Psychiatric service animals … Read More

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How to get a Lifetime National Park Pass

January 1, 2023

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Lifetime National Park Passes

The National Park Service offers a number of lifetime passes for free admission to national parks and other federal lands. They are available to anyone with a permanent disability, members of the military, veterans, Gold Star … Read More

10 Tips for an Affordable and Accessible Road Trip

December 14, 2022

Road trips are an excellent option for wheelchair-users and slow walkers. You can pack along all your equipment and supplies, take a bathroom break whenever you want, and never have to worry about accessible transportation at your destination. That said … Read More

When Your Travel Plans Go Awry: How to Effectively Complain

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

September 30, 2022

Have you ever arrived at a hotel, reservation in hand, only to discover that the hotel gave away your accessible room? Or worse yet, been told by a reservation agent that they cannot reserve a specific accessible room for you? … Read More

How to Book a Wheelchair-Accessible Seat on Amtrak

August 24, 2022

Train travel has many advantages. You can leave the driving to someone else and sit back and enjoy the scenery. When nature calls you can just roll down the aisle to an accessible restroom. And if you get hungry there … Read More

Become a Junior Ranger at Any Age!

April 21, 2022

My junior ranger journey began with a happenstance encounter with two ladies who I fondly nicknamed Thelma and Louise, aboard the USS Voyageur in the national park of the same name. Thelma and Louise were about my age and they … Read More

Wheelchair Taxis in Athens

January 11, 2022

Athens-based G&K Services offers wheelchair-accessible transportation in and around Greece’s capital city. The company boasts a fleet of adapted mini vans, which are equipped with ramps and tie-downs, and can carry from one to nine wheelchairs. Airport and port transfers, … Read More

Wheelchair Accessible South Korea Tours

January 11, 2022

Korea Wheelchair Tour is a full service travel agency that offers accessible tours throughout South Korea. Each tour is customized to suit the participants needs, interests and abilities. Transportation is available on accessible buses, and lodging is booked at properties … Read More

When Your Travel Plans Go Awry: How to Effectively Complain

January 9, 2022

Ever wonder why some people end up with upgrades and refunds whenever they encounter less than adequate wheelchair-access, while others walk away with zero compensation? Truth be told, it’s all in the attitude. Knowing when to complain, how to complain … Read More

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Wheelchair Accessible Rome Airport Transfer Service

August 31, 2021

If a trip to the Eternal City is in your future, then make sure and check out the new Care to Fly program offered by ADR Assistance. Although assistance for disabled passengers at Italy’s airports is mandated under European Regulation … Read More

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