Written By Julie Landry Laviolette for visitflorida.com Families traveling with a child on the autism spectrum or with special needs can find plenty to see and do in Florida. The Sunshine State’s serene beaches, natural parks, scenic waterways and variety of attractions are the perfect place for a family getaway that supports an autistic child with […]
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Cruise reporting, practical access guidance, reader questions, and firsthand notes for traveling with confidence.
Quantum of the Seas Alaska Cruise Embarkation
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Accessibility Review Navigator of the Seas
Written by Chillie Falls, Access Adventure, April 27, 2022 On my recent cruise on Navigator of the Seas, sailing from Los Angeles to the Mexican Riviera, I found some accessibility items done very well. But also found several things that were most troubling. This review will cover both in detail. The embarkation procedures were the […]