Written for and posted by Cruise Industry News, August 3, 2023 Trimline has said that it is working with cruise lines to ensure that ships adhere to the Americans with Disabilities Act…
Category: Handicapped Traveler
Another Airline Wheelchair Damage Report
Written by Zach Wichter, USA Today, July 28, 2023 Veronica Morris told USA TODAY it’s a good thing her wheelchair was “obviously destroyed” during her recent American Airlines flight. Due to the…
Exploring Wheelchair Accessibility in Bar Harbor, Maine
Written by Chillie Falls, for AccessAdventure.net, August 1, 2023 Bar Harbor, Maine, is a picturesque coastal town known for its stunning landscapes, charming streets, and vibrant cultural scene. This delightful destination is…
Accessible Travel: A Real-life Experience Of A Power Wheelchair User
Written by Valerie Rocha, for Wheeltheworld.com, July 28, 2023 Share Hi! My name is Valeria Rocha. I’m 34 years old, a Wheel the World Software Engineer, and a power wheelchair user. I…
Exploring the Capital with Ease: Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Washington, DC
Written by Chillie Falls, AccessAdventure.net, July 28, 2023 Washington, DC, the heart of the United States, is a city teeming with history, culture, and iconic landmarks. For wheelchair users, the city’s commitment…
DOT Announces New Requirements for Accessible Lavatories on Smaller Airplanes
Written by John Morris, WheelChairTravel.org, July 26, 2023 Secretary Pete Buttigieg and the Department of Transportation have published a final rule for wheelchair accessible lavatories on single-aisle aircraft with 125 seats or more. The…
‘They brought it up in three different pieces’: Traveler’s chair damaged on short flight
Written by Zach Wichter, USA Today, July 26, 2023 It could have been worse for Karin Strickland. Her wheelchair was damaged during an April flight on American Airlines, but she said that…