I use a portable hoyer lift when I travel, so I need a open-frame bed in order to use the lift. I’ve noticed that quite a few properties are now using pedestal beds. Can you tell me why? Isn’t an
My husband and I are planning a road trip from Kingman, Arizona to Amarillo, Texas this fall. We both love classic cars and Route 66 history, and we are hoping to find some fun and accessible roadside attractions along the
If a trip to Washington state is in your future, then pick up a copy of Barrier-Free Travel: Olympic and Mount Rainier National Parks for Wheelers and Slow Walkers. Penned by Emerging Horizons editor, Candy Harrington, this inclusive book … Read More
I’m thinking of traveling to Rome next year and I’d like to make arrangements for wheelchair-accessible day tours and airport transfers. I use a power wheelchair and cannot transfer, so I need an accessible van. Can you recommend a local
If a trip to Turkey is in your future, than check out the offerings at Turkey Accessible Travel. This Kusadasi-based travel agency can provide wheelchair-accessible tours and transportation in Istanbul, Izmir, Kusadasi and Ephesus. The tours are conducted in a … Read More
I use a manual wheelchair and I’d like to take a short break to a place that has hot springs, accessible trails and some type of accessible lodging. I can transfer from my wheelchair to a bath bench, so I
I’m planning a Caribbean cruise and I need an accessible cabin. I’ve tried two different cruise lines and all of the accessible cabins are booked for my preferred dates. I asked the reservation agent if these cabins were booked by
Thanks to a collaborative effort between the Tourism Development Company (TDC), the Ministry of Tourism Life Guard Service Division and the National Centre for Persons with Disabilities, four amphibious beach wheelchairs are now available at Trinidad’s Maracas Beach. There is … Read More
Located in the heart of Blackpool, The Bond Hotel boasts 62 guest rooms, all of which are wheelchair-accessible. Each guest room has a bathroom equipped with a roll-in shower with grab bars. Extra equipment, such as hoists, shower chairs and … Read More
I’m trying to find a house or retreat center that will accommodate our small family reunion. I’m not sure on the exact head count, but it will probably be between 15 and 25 people. My husband uses a manual wheelchair
I’d like to go on a wheelchair-accessible African safari. I use a manual wheelchair and although I can transfer to a safari vehicle, it’s really better for me to stay in my own wheelchair. Do you have any suggestions?
My dad has Alzheimer’s and he wants to go see my sister. The problem is that sometimes he is just fine, and sometimes he really has no idea who he is, and he doesn’t recognize the people around him. Unfortunately
