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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

A Disabled Hunting Adventure; Stalking Big Game Out West

January 1, 2024

An avid South Carolina hunter, Jacob Beisecker had long dreamed about hunting big game out west. A bucket list item for many hunters, this dream trip seemed out of reach for Beisecker, a T11/L2 incomplete paraplegic. Says Jacob, “I knew … Read More

Wheelchair-Accessible Thailand Villas

December 30, 2023

Located in Hua Hin, these two wheelchair-accessible Thailand villas are a great holiday choice. Villa Coconut Grove and Villa Si Daeng both have two bedrooms and two adapted bathrooms. They each can accommodate up to six adults. Access features include … Read More

Wheelchair Repair Shops in Amsterdam

December 26, 2023

Wheelchair repair shops in Amsterdam There are many things that go into planning accessible travel, from finding the right hotel room, to securing airport transportation, and finding out what local attractions are accessible. And then there are the emergency situations. What do you do if … Read More

Loaner Track Chair at Prairie Creek Redwoods

December 21, 2023

Thanks to a partnership between David’s Chair, Redwood Parks Conservancy (RPC) and Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP), a loaner track chair is now available at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. This Action Trackchair is fitted with tank tracks instead … Read More

Enjoy the 2024 Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival

December 17, 2023

Slated for January 11-15, 2024, 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, many of the offerings at this annual event are … Read More

San Pablo Bay Refuge Offers a Bevy of Wheelchair-Accessible Trails

December 17, 2023

Located along a utilitarian strip of Highway 37, the San Pablo Bay Refuge (www.fws.gov/refuge/san_pablo_bay) is often overlooked by motorists rushing between Vallejo and Novato. This prime piece of waterfowl habitat was recovered some 45 years ago, and today … Read More

Yosemite Entrance Reservations Required in 2024

December 15, 2023

In an effort to deal with increased visitation and gridlock, one of America’s most popular national parks will again require entrance reservations in 2024. Yosemite entrance reservations will be mandatory for peak visitation periods from April 13, 2024 to October … Read More

Favorite Wheelchair-Accessible Attractions and Lodging Options Across the US

December 13, 2023

As a journalist who has been covering accessible travel for nearly 30 years, I definitely have my favorite picks. And if you know me, you know that road trips are my favorite way to travel. With that in mind here … Read More

Prague and Budapest for Scooter-User

December 5, 2023

I have Multiple Sclerosis and can walk about 3 blocks with a cane, but after that I have to sit down and rest. I love to travel, so I use a scooter when I do, as it really helps conserve

Experience the Yosemite Firefall

December 1, 2023

In days of yore, visitors would flock to Yosemite on summer evenings to witness the splendor of the Yosemite Firefall. A naturalist’s nightmare in this day and age, the 1960s firefall was created by park concessionaires tossing a burning rubbish … Read More

Wheelchair Rental in Amsterdam

December 1, 2023

Can you recommend a place to rent a a wheelchair in Amsterdam? We’re planning a trip over there with my son, and I’m afraid of his custom wheelchair getting lost or damaged by the airline.

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In The News

Flying with a Wheelchair? Always Remember the CRO

A Disabled Hunting Adventure; Stalking Big Game Out West

Wheelchair-Accessible Thailand Villas

Wheelchair Repair Shops in Amsterdam

Loaner Track Chair at Prairie Creek Redwoods

Enjoy the 2024 Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival

San Pablo Bay Refuge Offers a Bevy of Wheelchair-Accessible Trails

Yosemite Entrance Reservations Required in 2024

Favorite Wheelchair-Accessible Attractions and Lodging Options Across the US

Prague and Budapest for Scooter-User

Experience the Yosemite Firefall

Wheelchair Rental in Amsterdam

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