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Yosemite Entrance Reservations Required in 2024
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Grants Help Maintain British Columbia Accessible Taxis
Wheelchair Access Information on NYC Theaters

Looking for Wheelchair-Accessible Yosemite Lodging

I know I should have planned farther in advance, but I’d really like to stay overnight in Yosemite this fall. I called up Central Reservations, and unfortunately they didn’t have any accessible rooms available for my preferred dates. I am

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Wheelchair-Accessible Rail Excursions

My husband absolutely loves old trains, and he’s had a great time exploring rail museums across America. He uses a manual wheelchair to get around, and I know he’d really like to take a day excursion on a historic railway.

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Flying With an Immovable Leg

I don’t use a wheelchair, but I have a leg with a rod in it, from my thigh to my ankle. My problem is, I would like to fly to visit my son, but I fear that there won’t be

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What is Pre-Check and How Can I Get It?

Lately I’ve heard a lot of buzz about the TSA Pre-Check Program. I’m a slow walker, and although I don’t use a wheelchair I usually have problems going through security, as taking off my coat, taking out my laptop and

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The Coenen Cabin in Point Beach State Forest, Michigan

Coenen Cabin offers Accessible Lake Michigan Retreat

To be honest, whenever I hear the word rustic, red flags usually go up. Sometimes rustic seems synonymous with a rat-infested shack, but then other times it just means that the accommodations are bare-bones, clean and a bit off-the-beaten-path. Fortunately … Read More

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CPAPs on Cruise Ships?

I recently started using a CPAP, and I am scheduled to go on a cruise in two months. I’ve heard that under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the cruise line is required to provide me with distilled water at

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Calgary viewed from the Calgary Tower

Get Your Culture Fix in Calgary

Although best known for the rugged Calgary Stampede, or as the host city for the 1988 winter Olympics, there’s also a more cultured side to Calgary. Not only does this prairie metropolis offer a vibrant downtown area, top-rated restaurants and … Read More

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easyJet to Begin Using On-Board Wheelchairs

Earlier this year, budget British air carrier easyJet announced that they would begin outfitting their aircraft with on-board wheelchairs. According to Carolyn McCall, easyJet’s CEO, the airline is phasing out manual assistance and switching to on-board wheelchairs for movement to … Read More

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British High Court Rules Against Disabled Passenger

The British Supreme Court recently ruled against a disabled passenger who was seeking compensation for his ruined holiday and emotional distress, which was allegedly caused by UK travel giant Thomas Cook.

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Puerto Vallarta Beach Wheelchairs

Beach wheelchairs are now available for rent in Puerto Vallarta, from Beach Crossers, a Washington-based company. Bilingual reservation agents are available to book either a DeBug beach wheelchair or a Hippocamp, for use on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta and … Read More

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