Emerging Horizons

A Wheelchair-Accessible Hocking Hills Retreat

October 30, 2015

Located in Logan Ohio, the Watersong Woods (www.watersongwoods.com) cabins are a great place to get away from it all. They’re just a stone’s throw from Hocking Hills State Park, and a world away from hectic city life. And … Read More

easyJet Adds Wheelchair Accessible Lavatories

October 26, 2015

Although not generally known for their outstanding access, easyJet recently announced that they will equip all of their new A320 planes with Space Flex 2 accessible lavatories. This unique feature is only offered by Airbus, and it allows two standard … Read More

How to Find a Wheelchair-Accessible Hotel Room

October 6, 2015

Although it’s now been over a quarter-century since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, wheelchair-users and slow walkers sometimes still have problems finding accessible lodging. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, a … Read More

Ruins of the 900-year old great house at Aztec Ruins National Monument

Explore Aztec Ruins in Northwestern New Mexico

October 1, 2015

At first glance Aztec Ruins National Monument (www.nps.gov/azru/) seems to be geographically misplaced, as it lies far outside the territory of the namesake tribe. After I learned that the site was named by the early Spaniards, it all … Read More

Wheelchair Traveler Needs Open-Frame Hotel Bed

September 29, 2015

I use a portable hoyer lift when I travel, so I need a open-frame bed in order to use the lift. I’ve noticed that quite a few properties are now using pedestal beds. Can you tell me why? Isn’t an

Uber Sued for Failing to Provide Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicles

September 23, 2015

Ride-sharing giant Uber has been officially called to task for failing to accommodate disabled passengers across the country. In a number of separate lawsuits, plaintiffs claim that Uber drivers violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when they either flat … Read More

Standin’ on the Corner Park in Winslow, Arizona

Wheelchair-Accessible Route 66 Roadside Attractions

September 18, 2015

My husband and I are planning a road trip from Kingman, Arizona to Amarillo, Texas this fall. We both love classic cars and Route 66 history, and we are hoping to find some fun and accessible roadside attractions along the

Barrier-Free Travel: Olympic and Mount Rainier National Parks for Wheelers and Slow Walkers

New Washington National Parks Access Guide Released

September 14, 2015

If a trip to Washington state is in your future, then pick up a copy of Barrier-Free Travel: Olympic and Mount Rainier National Parks for Wheelers and Slow Walkers. Penned by Emerging Horizons editor, Candy Harrington, this inclusive book … Read More

The Visitor Center at Estero Llano Grande State Park

South Texas Wheelchair Accessible Birding

September 10, 2015

South Texas is ground zero for avid birders, and with a network of World Birding Center (WBC) sites located near McAllen, there’s a variety of habitats for locals and migrants alike. Plus with access factored into the equation from the … Read More

Feeding lorikeets at Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Witchita, Kansas

Wildlife Galore in Wichita!

September 4, 2015

Located in south central Kansas, Wichita is a city with a split personality. On one had it’s home to a thriving aerospace industry, and on the other it’s ground zero for cowboy culture and the old west. But there’s also … Read More

EdgeWalk is the world's highest hands-free walk on a building (Guinness World Record) on a 5 foot wide ledge encircling the top of the CN Tower's main pod

CN Tower Introduces Wheelchair-Accessible EdgeWalk

September 1, 2015

When Toronto’s CN Tower first introduced the EdgeWalk (www.edgewalkcntower.ca), thrill-seekers from around the world flocked to Ontario’s provincial capital to give it a try. The premise behind the stunt is simple: participants don protective suits, then hook on … Read More

Original Applique quilt barn in Garrett County, Kentucky

Quilt Barns of Garrett County

August 28, 2015

The Quilt Barns of Garrett County

Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Western Maryland, Garrett County is definitely off-the-beaten-path. But that’s not a bad thing; in fact that’s part of its charm. It’s a pleasant place to wander along the … Read More

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In The News

A Wheelchair-Accessible Hocking Hills Retreat

easyJet Adds Wheelchair Accessible Lavatories

How to Find a Wheelchair-Accessible Hotel Room

Explore Aztec Ruins in Northwestern New Mexico

Wheelchair Traveler Needs Open-Frame Hotel Bed

Wheelchair-Accessible Route 66 Roadside Attractions

New Washington National Parks Access Guide Released

South Texas Wheelchair Accessible Birding

Wildlife Galore in Wichita!

CN Tower Introduces Wheelchair-Accessible EdgeWalk

Quilt Barns of Garrett County

The Quilt Barns of Garrett County

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