Written by Chillie Falls, May 11, 2022 One of the most difficult areas for a solo mobility challenged traveler is embarkation on a cruise ship. Some ports, and some cruise ships just do not understand that many disabled guests can not accomplish what is being forced on them. And at times, can be very dangerous […]
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2022 Accessible Costa Rica Group Trip
Written by John Sage, Sage Traveling, 2022 Hello folks! The travel industry is on a rebound, and we have been busy planning and booking accessible vacations. We have also been working on a very special project and we are now ready to share this exciting news. Sage Traveling is delighted to present you with the 2022 […]
Are Dolphin Kisses Truly Magic?
Written by Russell “Pinky”, for AccessibleGO, April 27, 2022 Russell (also known as Pinky), is the CEO of Pink Oracle; a nonprofit organization fighting for ADA accessibility for all. In addition to his own organization, Pinky also volunteers for the Rare Disease Legislative Advocates as a Congressional witness, as well as moderates the LGBTQIA+ member […]
Traveling abroad with disabilities: Here’s a post-pandemic guide
Written by Christopher Elliott for USA Today, April 1, 2022 Traveling abroad with a disability was a challenge before COVID-19. But during the pandemic, things got even harder. Jo Meleca-Voigt, a retired school teacher from Rochester, New York, remembers her recent flight to Aruba for her cousin’s wedding. “It was painfully apparent that the airport […]
White Pass And Yukon Route Railroad Excursion Adjusted
Written by Chillie Falls, April 30, 2022 Are you booked on the accessible White Pass and Yukon route railroad, one of the most popular excursions from Skagway, Alaska? The tour is being adjusted for the 2022 Alaska sailing season.Normally, the train climbs from sea level to some 2800 feet through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the […]
DOT Proposes Rule to Require Accessible Lavatories on Smaller Airplanes… in 20 Years
Written by John Morris, March 19, 2022 On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would require operators of single-aisle aircraft with 125 seats or more to install accessible toilets. This is welcome news for disabled travelers, given that such aircraft are now being deployed on cross-country and intercontinental routes […]