Written by Mike Dooley, Labrador Systems for Abilities.com When my mother started using a cane and a walker to move around the house, it dawned on me after hearing her drop the dishes a few times that she was using her arms as an extra pair of legs. That made everyday activities at home significantly more […]
The Access Adventure journal
September 2022 - Page 4 of 7 - Access Adventure
Cruise reporting, practical access guidance, reader questions, and firsthand notes for traveling with confidence.
Police Board Norwegian Breakaway
Police Board Norwegian Breakaway which is the lead story on today’s Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, September 14, 2022 with Chillie Falls, LIVE from St Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Massachusetts State Police boarded the cruise ship Norwegian Breakaway on Tuesday night after a reported assault occurred on board the vessel. The Norwegian Breakaway departure […]
Abilities Expo Schedule
Written by Chillie Falls, September 14, 2022 Hopefully, an Abilities Expo will be coming to a city near you. If not, consider a road trip. These Expos are a wonderful resource and cover a wide range of topics for the mobility challenged community. Products. Tech. Adaptive climbing wall. Buckle up for resources you never knew […]
Virgin Voyages Drops Vaccine Mandate
Virgin Voyages Drops Vaccine Mandate is the lead story on Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast September 13, 2022 with Chillie Falls, LIVE from St Maarten. Starting September 18 on Valiant Lady and September 21 onboard Scarlet Lady, guests will no longer be required to provide proof of vaccination to board either vessel. Tuesday Carnival News; […]
Symphony of the Seas Accessibility Rating: B
Written by Chillie Falls, September 12, 2022 It is very difficult for me to be critical of anything on Symphony of the Seas. I really love this ship. However, to be brutally honest, there are a few items that need fine tuning to make this ship truly accessible. Let’s start with Embarkation: It is high […]
River Cruise Ship In Foggy Collision
River Cruise Ship In Foggy Collision is the top story on today’s Travel and Cruise industry News Podcast, September 12, 2022 with Chillie Falls, broadcasting LIVE from the Symphony of the Seas. River cruise passengers and crew on Viking Kvasir were injured when their ship was involved in a collision with another boat in thick […]