Emerging Horizons

Visit These Three Jacksonville Museums

February 21, 2022

Billed as the city where Florida begins, Jacksonville has long been considered the gateway to the Sunshine State. And although most people think of beach fun in the sun whenever Jacksonville is mentioned, it’s also a thriving cultural hot spot. … Read More

Flying with a Child Who Lacks Trunk Support – Equipment, Exemptions and Resources

February 19, 2022

Flying with any child requires a certain amount of planning; however flying with a child who uses a wheelchair and lacks trunk support requires a good deal of forethought, preparation and even special equipment. And although the task is manageable … Read More

Explore the Wheelchair-Accessible Independence Trail

February 15, 2022

Editor’s Note: Independence Trail West is closed due to fire damage. Many of the flumes along this section of the trail were also destroyed. The main parking lot is also closed. Independence Trail East and the overflow parking area are

Glacier Point Road in Yosemite Closed in 2022

February 15, 2022

Glacier Point Road, which dates back to 1936, is slated to be completely closed in the spring of 2022, for some much needed repairs and upgrades. That means there will be no public access to this popular viewpoint in Yosemite … Read More

Access Improvements Slated for Tuolumne Meadows Campground

February 10, 2022

The largest campground on Yosemite National Park’s Tioga Road — Tuolumne Meadows Campground — has closed in order to complete access upgrades and make infrastructure repairs. Built in 1931 and expanded in the 1960s, this campground occupies 140 acres and … Read More

Five Wheelchair-Accessible National Parks to Visit this Fall

February 10, 2022

National Parks are incredibly popular during the summer months; but when kids go back to school and parents have to manage scholastic schedules, the crowds tend to ease up. Add in some nice scenery and mild temperatures and you can … Read More

Mariposa Grove in Yosemite National Park

Explore Yosemite’s Wheelchair Accessible Mariposa Grove

February 10, 2022

With the reopening of Mariposa Grove in Yosemite National Park in 2018, wheelchair-users and slow walkers now have an additional mile of accessible trails to explore. Not only did the three-year project increase accessibility in this popular national park, but … Read More

Rental cottage near Mount Rainier National Park

Nine Wheelchair-Accessible Romantic Retreats

February 8, 2022

February is the month of love. And there’s no better way to celebrate your love, than to steal away with your sweetie for a romantic weekend. Of course romance is in the eye of the beholder, so with that in … Read More

One of many fountains found in the 38 acres of gardens at Houmas House

A Wheelchair-Accessible Cajun Country Adventure

February 8, 2022

One of the best things about a road trip is that it affords you the flexibility to alter you itinerary and seek out those cool off-the-beaten-path finds. It’s a great way to really explore the country and mingle with the … Read More

Changes Afoot at Southmoreland on the Plaza

February 2, 2022

A Kansas City mainstay, Southmoreland on the Plaza (www.southmoreland.com) has been a go-to downtown lodging choice since the 1980s. Originally it operated as a bed and breakfast, but as of January 1, 2022 this entertainment district favorite turned … Read More

DOJ Mass Transit Settlement

January 27, 2022

Early last month, the Department of Justice (DOJ) reached a settlement agreement with the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (CMTD), in response to alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Under Title II of the ADA, public transportation providers … Read More

Explore These Presidential Museums

January 17, 2022

Located across the country, presidential museums and libraries (https://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries) not only contain an archive of presidential photos and documents, but they also offer exhibits about the former presidents and the eras of their presidency. In most cases they … Read More

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In The News

Visit These Three Jacksonville Museums

Flying with a Child Who Lacks Trunk Support – Equipment, Exemptions and Resources

Explore the Wheelchair-Accessible Independence Trail

Editor’s Note: Independence Trail West is closed due to fire damage. Many of the flumes along this section of the trail were also destroyed. The main parking lot is also closed. Independence Trail East and the overflow parking area are

Glacier Point Road in Yosemite Closed in 2022

Access Improvements Slated for Tuolumne Meadows Campground

Five Wheelchair-Accessible National Parks to Visit this Fall

Explore Yosemite’s Wheelchair Accessible Mariposa Grove

Nine Wheelchair-Accessible Romantic Retreats

A Wheelchair-Accessible Cajun Country Adventure

Changes Afoot at Southmoreland on the Plaza

DOJ Mass Transit Settlement

Explore These Presidential Museums

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