Emerging Horizons

Sculpture in front of the Eiteljorg Museum on the Indianapolis Cultural Trail

Explore the Wheelchair-Accessible Indianapolis Cultural Trail

January 8, 2013

Indianapolis is a city of cultural delights, and there’s no better way to enjoy them than to hop on the Indianapolis Cultural Trail (www.indyculturaltrail.org). This eight-mile urban pathway features good wheelchair access and passes by a number of … Read More

Who is Responsible for Curbside Assistance?

January 5, 2013

My mom needs wheelchair assistance at the airport because she really can’t walk very far. I made arrangements with the airline for an airport wheelchair when I made her reservation, but there were none available at the curb when we

Mosaic tiled floors and gold leaf adorn the lobby of French Lick Springs Hotel

A French Lick Getaway

December 21, 2012

My love affair with French Lick began all very innocently. At first the mere mention of the of this rural Indiana city made me giggle; after all, it does sound a tad bit naughty. But then when a colleague described … Read More

Are Airlines Required to Stow my Wheelchair in the Cabin?

December 21, 2012

When I made arrangements for my flight I told the airline that I had a manual wheelchair to be stowed in the closet. Apparently they only had one space for this purpose, and a passenger that got there before me

Should I Get Upgraded if the Accessible Cruise Cabins are Sold Out?

December 6, 2012

I am looking to book a cruise on a particular sailing where they have a large number of non-accessible cabins available at $6,000; however there is only one accessible cabin available, and that’s priced at $11,000. Is the cruise line

Wheelchair-Accessible Bus Tour Rules

November 20, 2012

I recently tried to book a motorcoach tour of the Southwest and the tour operator said that she didn’t like to charter accessible buses because the lifts often malfunction and it’s just a big hassle. I cannot walk at all,

How Much Can Hotels Legally Ask Me About my Disability?

October 20, 2012

When I call to make a hotel reservation, how much can they legally ask me about my disability? As a wheelchair-user I understand that they need to make sure that the accessible rooms go to people that need them, but

Tight Wheelchair Connection at SFO

October 8, 2012

I’m flying to Hawaii with a friend who uses a power wheelchair. We have traveled on airplanes before, but in San Francisco we only have a 30 minute layover. Is this enough time to make the connecting flight? Do you

A Step Back in Time at the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Museum

October 5, 2012

Visiting a presidential museum is like taking a trip back in time; as these massive exhibitions not only focus on the one-time president, but also the era in which he held office. The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Museum (www.woodrowwilson.org), … Read More

Service Animals and Safari Parks

September 20, 2012

My daughter has had a service dog for over three years, and for the most part we’ve not had a problem going out and about and doing our thing in public spaces. She’s a huge animal lover, and she wants

Yad Sarah Aids Disabled Travelers in Israel

September 4, 2012

Yad Sarah has long been addressing the home and healthcare needs of disabled residents in Israel; but unbeknownst to many Americans, they also offer a unique set of services to disabled travelers visiting the country.

At the top of the … Read More

Israel Invests in Accessible Tourism

September 4, 2012

Over the past two years, Israel’s Tourism Ministry has invested more than 2.5 million shekels (about $600,000) in access upgrades to national parks, museums and heritage sights. Recent improvements include the installation of elevators at Rosh Hanikra, the army memorial … Read More

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In The News

Explore the Wheelchair-Accessible Indianapolis Cultural Trail

Who is Responsible for Curbside Assistance?

A French Lick Getaway

Are Airlines Required to Stow my Wheelchair in the Cabin?

Should I Get Upgraded if the Accessible Cruise Cabins are Sold Out?

Wheelchair-Accessible Bus Tour Rules

How Much Can Hotels Legally Ask Me About my Disability?

Tight Wheelchair Connection at SFO

A Step Back in Time at the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Museum

Service Animals and Safari Parks

Yad Sarah Aids Disabled Travelers in Israel

Israel Invests in Accessible Tourism

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