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Glacier National Park Adds Accessible Red Buses

On January 15, 2014 Xanterra Parks and Resorts assumed operations of the lodging, restaurants, retail establishments and the famous White Motor Company Red Buses in Montana’s Glacier National Park. Under the terms of the new contract, Xanterra will rehabilitate a … Read More

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NYC to Add More Wheelchair-Accessible Taxis

A settlement agreement has been reached in a 2011 lawsuit that alleged New York City was in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, for the lack of wheelchair-accessible taxis in the city. Under the terms of the agreement, regulations … Read More

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Wheelchair-Accessible San Juan Transportation

Emerging Horizons reader and frequent Puerto Rico traveler Tim Elliott recently shared some helpful information about finding affordable wheelchair-accessible transportation in San Juan. He reported using the Llame y Viaje (call and travel) program, which is operated by the San … Read More

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Wheelchair-Accessible UK & Ireland

Scotland for All offers personalized wheechair-accessible tours around the United Kingdom and Ireland. Whether you’d like a city tour or a longer road trip through the countryside, Gabriele Tiedtke and Andreas Schneider can provide a customized package for you. Says … Read More

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Wheelchair-Accessible Connecticut Taxis

Accessible taxis are now available in Connecticut through Metro Taxi. This Greater New Haven-based company has 70 wheelchair-accessible taxis that have lowered floors and wheelchair tie-downs. The vehicles feature rear-entry ramps, and they can accommodate two wheelchair-users. Metro Taxi drivers … Read More

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Wheelchair Accessible Snowmobile Tours

Accessible six-night snowmobile tours are now available in Quebec, through Arctic Adventure tours. The tours start in Montreal, and include airport transfers to a chalet in Chertsey, located about 55 miles north of town. Two of the chalets are accessible, … Read More

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Wheelchair Access Along the Natchez Trace

We will be visiting Vicksburg next year, and since it’s close to the Natchez Trace Parkway, I was thinking of traveling along a section of it with my mother, and stopping at some of the historic sites along the way.

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Photo of Glass by Dale Chihuly overhead on the Bridge of Glass in Tacoma, Washington

A Wheelchair-Accessible Tacoma Weekend

As the birthplace of Dale Chihuly, it comes as no surprise that Tacoma is ground zero for the studio glass movement. From massive public installations and large museums, to intimate studios and even a few coveted private collections, there’s no … Read More

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New Disney Access Program

Walt Disney Parks recently instituted a new access program for disabled guests at all of their parks. Under the new program, disabled guests are now issued a Disability Access Service Card, which allows them to receive a return time for … Read More

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New ACAA Regulations Take Effect in 2014

The Department of Transportation recently released updated regulations about on-board wheelchair stowage, accessible websites and accessible airport kiosks.

As written, the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) requires that aircraft with 100 or more seats must have priority wheelchair stowage space … Read More

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