Emerging Horizons

Wheelchair-Accessible Paris Apartment

April 25, 2023

If you’re looking for a long-term wheelchair-accessible Paris apartment, then Lea Lior may have just what you need. Located in the centrally located neighborhood of Montparnasse, this fully furnished unit is owned by a power wheelchair-user. There’s elevator access in … Read More

The Little Bighorn Battlefield — More Than Custer’s Last Stand

April 20, 2023

Billed as “a place of reflection”, the Little Bighorn Battlefield (www.nps.gov/libi/index.htm) makes a good stop on a Southern Montana road trip. Although the fate of Lt. Colonel Custer’s 7th Calvary gets the lion’s share of space in the … Read More

2023 Mule Days Coming to Bishop

April 13, 2023

Although Memorial Day is celebrated in a variety of ways across the country, the Eastern Sierra town of Bishop marks this traditional beginning of summer with Mule Days (muledays.org). This annual event, which promotes the heritage, legacy and … Read More

Texas State Parks Offer GRIT Freedom Chairs

April 10, 2023

In order to make their natural areas more accessible to wheelchair-users and slow walkers, several Texas state parks offer GRIT Freedom Chairs. The GRIT Freedom Chair is a cross between a manual wheelchair and a mountain bike, and it allows … Read More

Wheelchair-Accessible Maumee Bay Cabin

April 4, 2023

Located in northern Ohio, Maumee Bay State Park is a nature lovers dream; but that doesn’t mean you have to rough it when you overnight there. Quite the contrary, as Maumee Bay Lodge (maumeebaylodge.com) offers a comfortable and … Read More

Epic National Park Road Trip for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

April 1, 2023

Road trips are a great way to travel. You can take things at your own pace, pack along all the gear you need, and you don’t have to worry about the airline losing your luggage. And there’s no better way … Read More

Wheelchair-Accessible Hot Springs Around the Globe

March 26, 2023

There’s nothing more invigorating than taking the waters in a rejuvenating hot spring. Some hot springs have special chemicals that help wash away the aches and pains, while others have a beautiful natural surrounding to calm your nerves. No matter … Read More

Enjoy the 2023 New Orleans Jazz Fest

March 21, 2023

The 2023 New Orleans Jazz Fest is slated for April 28 to May 7. Live music will be presented from April 28 to April 30 and May 5 to May 7 at the Fair Grounds Race Course, which is located … 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

Can My Wheelchair be in my Passport Photo?

March 12, 2023

I use a power wheelchair and I am going apply for my first passport this year. I have been told by the passport office that my wheelchair cannot be in my passport photo. Why is this? I can’t walk at

Driving Passes for Disabled National Park Visitors

March 8, 2023

Sometimes it’s just not possible to use private vehicles in a few areas of some national parks. In fact, some parks limit vehicle access to certain areas to control crowds or to minimize the environmental impact on fragile ecosystems. In … Read More

Photo of Sully, President George H.W. Bush

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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In The News

Wheelchair-Accessible Paris Apartment

The Little Bighorn Battlefield — More Than Custer’s Last Stand

2023 Mule Days Coming to Bishop

Texas State Parks Offer GRIT Freedom Chairs

Wheelchair-Accessible Maumee Bay Cabin

Epic National Park Road Trip for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

Wheelchair-Accessible Hot Springs Around the Globe

Enjoy the 2023 New Orleans Jazz Fest

Accessible Krakow Tours

Can My Wheelchair be in my Passport Photo?

Driving Passes for Disabled National Park Visitors

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

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Accessible Krakow Tours

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