Emerging Horizons

EU Accessible Air Travel Regulations Strengthened

March 6, 2015

Under EU regulations, airlines are required to provide disabled travelers with wheelchair assistance in airports, and assistance with boarding and disembarking the aircraft. As of December 1, 2014, the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has the full legal authority to … Read More

Beach Wheelchairs in Trinidad & Tobago

March 6, 2015

Thanks to a collaborative effort between the Tourism Development Company (TDC), the Ministry of Tourism Life Guard Service Division and the National Centre for Persons with Disabilities, four amphibious beach wheelchairs are now available at Trinidad’s Maracas Beach. There is … Read More

All Guestrooms at this Blackpool Hotel are Wheelchair-Accessible

March 6, 2015

Located in the heart of Blackpool, The Bond Hotel boasts 62 guest rooms, all of which are wheelchair-accessible. Each guest room has a bathroom equipped with a roll-in shower with grab bars. Extra equipment, such as hoists, shower chairs and … Read More

Wheelchair Accessible Appalachian Mountain Club Retreat

March 5, 2015

I’m trying to find a house or retreat center that will accommodate our small family reunion. I’m not sure on the exact head count, but it will probably be between 15 and 25 people. My husband uses a manual wheelchair

Wheelchair-Accessible African Safari

February 28, 2015

I’d like to go on a wheelchair-accessible African safari. I use a manual wheelchair and although I can transfer to a safari vehicle, it’s really better for me to stay in my own wheelchair. Do you have any suggestions?

Can a Person with Alzheimer’s Fly Alone?

February 22, 2015

My dad has Alzheimer’s and he wants to go see my sister. The problem is that sometimes he is just fine, and sometimes he really has no idea who he is, and he doesn’t recognize the people around him. Unfortunately

Hallgrimskirkja, the largest church in Iceland

Wheelchair-Accessible Reykjavik

February 6, 2015

If a trip to Europe is in your future, then consider an extended layover in Reykjavik, Iceland; a teaming metropolis filled with cultural diversions, modern hotels and interesting people. Access hasn’t been overlooked in this European capital either, as wheelchair-accessible … Read More

Taking the Waters in Iceland – For Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

February 1, 2015

Known for its geothermal waters, Iceland boasts an abundance of hot springs, steam baths and spas of every imaginable kind. Some hot springs claim they will cure what ails you, while others offer promises of skin rejuvenation. And then there … Read More

Must See Roadside Attractions –Two Twine Balls

January 30, 2015

Roadside attractions are an essential part of any American road trip. And let’s face it, from the world’s largest buffalo and a palace constructed of corn, to a house shaped like a shoe, a giant blue ox and a troll … Read More

Wheelchair-Accessible Tuscon B&B

January 15, 2015

Located on the outskirts of Tucson, Cat Mountain Lodge (www.catmountainlodge.com) is the perfect place to soak up a little sun, enjoy the evening stars and generally get away from it all. This southwestern style B&B features -f11 rooms, … Read More

Disney Disability Suit Moves Forward

January 6, 2015

Early this fall a federal judge transferred a discrimination lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts from California to Florida, after a Disney attorney argued for the transfer. The suit alleges that Disney’s new Disability Access Service discriminates against autistic … Read More

EU Study Reveals Impact of Accessible Tourism

January 6, 2015

The results of a recently released EU study pointed out the potential of accessible tourism in the region. The research, which was conducted by Dr Victoria Eichhorn, Dr Gang Li, Professor Graham Miller and Dr Jason Chen, from the University … Read More

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In The News

EU Accessible Air Travel Regulations Strengthened

Beach Wheelchairs in Trinidad & Tobago

All Guestrooms at this Blackpool Hotel are Wheelchair-Accessible

Wheelchair Accessible Appalachian Mountain Club Retreat

Wheelchair-Accessible African Safari

Can a Person with Alzheimer’s Fly Alone?

Wheelchair-Accessible Reykjavik

Taking the Waters in Iceland – For Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

Must See Roadside Attractions –Two Twine Balls

Wheelchair-Accessible Tuscon B&B

Disney Disability Suit Moves Forward

EU Study Reveals Impact of Accessible Tourism

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