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The Alabama State Capitol

Montgomery Alabama: A City of Contrast

Located in Southern Alabama, Montgomery is a charming mix of old and new. Not only does this one-time capital of the Confederacy boast a bevy of historic sites, but it’s also home to the modern day legislature and a state-of-the-art … Read More

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Visit These Cool Road Trip Museums

Road trips are a great way to travel. There are no missed flights, lost luggage or damaged wheelchairs. But road trips are more than just a means to get from point A to point B. They are destinations on their … Read More

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Resources

Canadian Transportation Agency
Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulation (ATPDR)
https://otc-cta.gc.ca/eng/accessible-transportation-persons-disabilities-regulations
https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2019-244/

CTA Complaint
https://formulaires-forms.otc-cta.gc.ca/en/accessibility-complaint

VIA Rail
https://www.viarail.ca/en/plan/accessibility

FlixBus
https://www.flixbus.com/service/passengers-with-reduced-mobility

Seat Guru
https://www.seatguru.com/

One Person One Fare
https://otc-cta.gc.ca/eng/publication/additional-seating-and-one-person-one-fare-requirement-domestic-travel-a-guide

Cruise Critic Disabled Cruise Travel Forum
https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/114-disabled-cruise-travel/

Butchart Gardens
https://www.butchartgardens.com/

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Accessible Travel Resources

Air Carrier Access Act
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-II/subchapter-D/part-382

Disabled Air Travelers Bill of Rights
https://emerginghorizons.com/disabled-air-travelers-bill-of-rights/

DOT Accessible Travel Brochures
https://www.transportation.gov/individuals/aviation-consumer-protection/disability-training-materials-and-helpful-information-0

DOT Hotline for Air Travelers with a Disability
(800) 778-4838

DOT ACAA Complaint
https://airconsumer.dot.gov/escomplaint/ConsumerForm.cfm

Transportation Security Administration
Security Guidelines for People With Disabilities… Read More

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bed-height

Why the ADA Doesn’t Address Bed Height

The American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers a lot of issues in public accommodations; however the ADA doesn’t address bed height.. This presents numerous problems for wheelchair-users and slow walkers who need to check into a hotel or motel.

Unfortunately … Read More

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Accessible Lodging Options with Trapeze Bars

Accessible Lodging Options with Trapeze Bars

I’m 65 and I recently developed cervical stenosis. I need a walker to get around my house and a scooter when I’m out and about. I haven’t traveled since I developed my disability, and now I’m thinking of taking a

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2023 Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival

Enjoy the 2023 Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival

Slated for January 13-17, 2023, the Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival promotes an understanding and appreciation of the birds and wildlife along the Central California Coast. And the good news is, most of the offerings at this annual event are … Read More

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How to get a Lifetime National Park Pass

Image showing National Park Lifetime Passes

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

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