Written by Michael Ko, photos by Connor Surdi, Starbuck’s Stories and News, February 2024 Starbucks new Washington, D.C., store is first built using new Inclusive Spaces Framework For many customers who enter a Starbucks store, the first thing that probably comes to mind is what drink they’re going to order. But for those who often […]
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Cruise reporting, practical access guidance, reader questions, and firsthand notes for traveling with confidence.
Bermuda goes digital to bolster inclusion of persons with disabilities
Wriiten by United Nations Development Programme, for Melange Accessibility Tidbits, April 30, 2024 The Government of Bermuda is advancing its vision for strengthened services, opportunities, and policies for persons with disabilities, with the historic launch of a National Disability Register mobile application on the steps of City Hall on Wednesday, 24 April. The Launch […]
Review: Wheelchair Accessible Caledonian Sleeper Train (London to Glasgow)
Written by John Morris, WheelchairTravel.org, April 26, 2024 The Caledonian Sleeper is a long-distance sleeper train that operates daily (except on Saturdays) between Euston Station in London, England and five stations in Scotland — Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley, Fort William, Aberdeen and Inverness. It is one of only two overnight services in the United Kingdom, and provides […]
New National Park Access Guide Released
Written by Candy B Harrington for Emerging Horizons, April 15, 2024 I’m thrilled to announce that my newest national park access guide was just released. The second edition of Barrier-Free Travel; Glacier, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers (https://emerginghorizons.com/barrier-free-travel-glacier-yellowstone-and-grand-teton-national-parks-for-wheelchair-users-and-slow-walkers/) is now available. And I’m happy to report that there’s been improved […]
Digital Accessibility for Small Businesses
Written By Kami Funk, April 16, 2024 for Accessibility.com There are approximately 33,185,550 small businesses in the United States. A small business is defined by its number of employees or revenue. Because small businesses differ from larger corporations, there may be confusion about how accessibility, specifically digital accessibility, applies to them. So, how does digital accessibility apply to small […]
Why Should You Use Crutches After Hip Surgery?
Written by Elvira, World Crutches When you go through a hip surgery, like a hip replacement surgery for example, it is necessary to be cautious. In order for your hip to heal properly, you’ll need to let it rest and avoid applying any tension on the muscles. A hip surgery will make walking seem impossible, […]