Written by John Morris, WheelchairTravel.org, June 10, 2024 Any person can fall victim of petty theft, and the lesson is obvious — never leave your bags unattended or unsecured. When I awoke from a two-hour nap in New York’s LaGuardia Airport, I reached for my backpack, which hangs from a hook on the back of […]
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Cruise reporting, practical access guidance, reader questions, and firsthand notes for traveling with confidence.
Should Air Pollution Affect My Travel Plans?
Written by Carrie-Ann Lightley, June 4, 2024 AD – this post is sponsored by Avanti Travel Insurance. For those planning a trip, poor air quality can significantly impact the experience. As air pollution levels rise, it raises concerns about potential health risks and the overall enjoyment of travel activities. This article explores the effect of […]
Carnival Elation Wheelchair Accessibility
Written by Chillie Falls, June 3, 2024 for AccessAdventure.net When I boarded Carnival Elation on April 25, 2024, my expectations were very low. Not only was she an older ship from a period not known for its accessibility, we were asked to delay our scheduled arrival time by 3 hours because the ship was experiencing […]
Drive the Pikes Peak Highway
Written by Candy B Harrington, May 24, 2024 Known as America’s Mountain, Pikes Peak is a don’t-miss while you’re in the Colorado Springs area. Of course you can certainly admire the mountain from afar; however there are also two accessible ways to get to the top. One way is take the Pikes Peak Cog Railway […]
The Accessible Air Travel Issue
Written by John Morris, wheelchairtravel.org, May 25, 2024 Plus a preview of the accessibility innovations I’ll be reporting on from the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany next week. Happy Saturday! With more than 1,100 flights and more than 1.2 million miles flown as a wheelchair user, accessible air travel is one of my areas […]
Theme Park Accessibility Done Right
Written by Taylor Uster for Friendly Like Me, April 15, 2024 Imagine eagerly anticipating a trip to your favorite theme park, only to find that recent changes to their disability access program have made it even more challenging to enjoy the fun and excitement of your favorite rides and experiences. No one wants to feel left out, […]