Emerging Horizons

DOT to Move Forward on Accessible Lavatory Regulation

January 23, 2017

Late last year, the Advisory Committee on Accessible Air Transportation (Access Advisory Committee) reached an agreement to improve the accessibility of on-board lavatories on single-aisle aircraft. The committee, which is comprised of a Department of Transportation (DOT) official, airline representatives, … Read More

Manatee Lagoon in West Palm Springs, Florida

Visit Florida’s Manatee Lagoon this Winter

January 20, 2017

Although there may be no such thing as a free lunch, thanks to the good folks at the Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), visitors won’t have to whip out their wallets when they check out one up-and-coming attraction in … Read More

Tombstone has broad sidewalks with curb cuts at every corner. Many streets are closed to all but horse drawn traffic, so you can roll right down the middle.

Five Wheelchair-Accessible Tombstone Freebies

January 12, 2017

A visit to Tombstone doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Granted, you can’t do everything for free in this slice of the wild west in Southern Arizona; but you can pare down expenses a bit by taking … Read More

Historic Yellowstone Hotel Now Offers More Wheelchair-Accessible Rooms

Hotels With Ceiling Track Lifts

January 7, 2017

Are there any hotels that have ceiling lifts? We can’t use a portable hoyer lift and need a ceiling track for bed and toileting.

Several properties in Las Vegas offer ceiling track lifts in some of their rooms.

The high … Read More

Cover of Barrier-Free Travel: Favorite Florida State Parks for Wheelers and Slow Walkers

New Florida Guidebook Highlights Wheelchair-Accessible State Parks

January 6, 2017

If a trip to Forida is in your future, then pick up a copy of the newly released title, Barrier-Free Travel; Favorite Florida State Parks For Wheelers and Slow Walkers. Penned by accessible travel expert Candy B. Harrington, this … Read More

Butterfly garden at Indian RiverSide Park, Florida

Off the Tourist Track in Jensen Beach, Florida

December 26, 2016

Although Jensen Beach doesn’t immediately pop to mind when you mention Florida, this Martin County town is well worth a short stop if you happen to be traveling along the Sunshine State’s east coast. Located off Highway 1, just east … Read More

Seven Myths About Accessible Travel

December 23, 2016

With the evolution of the internet, information is just a few keystrokes away. On the downside, some of that information is a far cry from accurate. Just because someone types it, doesn’t mean it’s true. With that in mind, here … Read More

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake at the American International Rattlesnake Museum

Old Town Albuquerque Boasts Unusual Rattlesnake Museum

December 20, 2016

Although the area around the Albuquerque Plaza is filled to the brim with historic sights, quaint shops and regional restaurants, it’s also home to one of the most unusual museums in the state – the American International Rattlesnake Museum (… Read More

New Massachusetts Law Addresses Accessibility of Rideshare Companies

December 15, 2016

Although rideshare giants Uber and Lyft have long claimed they are exempt from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Massachusetts is the first state to draft legislation that requires these companies to provide comparable service to passengers who have a … Read More

Wheelchair Accessible Transportation in Washington DC

December 10, 2016

I’m planning to drive to Washington DC in my own adapted van next spring. I use a power wheelchair and would like to see the popular sights. Can you tell me about wheelchair-accessible transportation in Washington DC?

Since you are … Read More

Wheelchair Accessible Pompeii

December 8, 2016

Unveiled on the eve of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a new wheelchair-accessible route through the Pompeii ruins now allows wheelchair-users access to this world-renowned archaeological site. The three-kilometer trail features smooth pathways, access ramps and a very … Read More

Replica treatment devices from centuries past at the Glore Psychiatric Museum in St. Joseph, Missouri

Missouri Psychiatric Museum Explores Darker Side of Mental Illness

December 6, 2016

Named one the 50 most unusual museums in America, the Glore Psychiatric Museum (www.stjosephmuseum.org) offers a sobering, if not utterly terrifying look at the history of psychiatry and mental illness. Housed in the former medical, surgical and admitting … Read More

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In The News

DOT to Move Forward on Accessible Lavatory Regulation

Visit Florida’s Manatee Lagoon this Winter

Five Wheelchair-Accessible Tombstone Freebies

Hotels With Ceiling Track Lifts

New Florida Guidebook Highlights Wheelchair-Accessible State Parks

Off the Tourist Track in Jensen Beach, Florida

Seven Myths About Accessible Travel

Old Town Albuquerque Boasts Unusual Rattlesnake Museum

New Massachusetts Law Addresses Accessibility of Rideshare Companies

Wheelchair Accessible Transportation in Washington DC

Wheelchair Accessible Pompeii

Missouri Psychiatric Museum Explores Darker Side of Mental Illness

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