Written by John Morris, WheelchairTravel.org, December 19, 2024 I recently traveled with my girlfriend to the campus of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina for a tour of the Duke Lemur Center (DLC), an award-winning research center that is home to more than 200 lemurs — the most diverse population of the primates outside of […]
The Access Adventure journal
December 2024 - Page 2 of 5 - Access Adventure
Cruise reporting, practical access guidance, reader questions, and firsthand notes for traveling with confidence.
Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast with Special Guest Nate Vallier; December 20, 2024
Fog Forces 10 Hour Delay is the lead story on Friday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, with Special Guest Nate Vallier, December 20 2024. The delay was in Tampa Bay involving the Carnival Paradise. Nate reports back on his trans-atlantic Norwegian Encore cruise and cats about his current MSC Divina cruise. Also today, $42 […]
People with disabilities cite ableism as barrier to mental health care
Written by Zoe Beketova, Medical Press, December 9, 2024 People with disabilities (PWD) make up 25% of the U.S. population. They face elevated mental health concerns and are more likely to utilize mental health services compared to non-disabled individuals. Yet, PWD also report higher unmet mental health service needs and barriers to accessing care. Dr. […]
Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast with Special Guest Bethany Bartley; December 18, 2024
Unruly Passenger Dead After Bizarre Incident is the lead story on Wednesday’s Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast with Special Guest Bethany Bartley; December 18, 2024. Bethany will be reporting on the Azamara Journey. Also today, Celebrity Rescue; Carnival Rebrands for Australia; New Dining Reservation Phone; Sapphire Princess Delayed; Harmony Aids Stranded Fishermen; CODE OSCAR on […]
My struggle to plan an accessible Christmas party
Written by Cerys Davage, BBC and Melange Accessibility Tidbits, December 13, 2024 I, like so many others, look forward to the Christmas season and a party with colleagues. However, as someone with a disability, looking for a location is not simple. This is my first year working for Newyddion S4C in Cardiff, and everyone is looking forward […]
Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast with Special Guest Gretchen Guerra; December 16, 2024
Medical Emergency Delays Harmony is the lead story on Monday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast with Special Guest Gretchen Guerra, December 16, 2024. Just off the brand new Sun Princess, Gretchen chats about her experience in a mini-suite. Also today, Medical Emergency Delays Harmony; Another Norovirus Outbreak; MSC Drink Limit; 2 Medevacs; Compensation For […]