Written by By Biwa Kwan, and Christy Somos for SBS News, and Melange Accessibility Tidbits, December 27, 2023 According to a new study, people with disability who partake in sport and physical recreation experience improved mobility and endurance, better balance and quality of life. Gabby Vassallo hopes her example will help spur others to challenge […]
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My Amazing 4-Day Wheelchair Accessible Adventure in Portland and the Oregon Coast
Written by Sylvia Longmire, SpinTheG;obe, January 12, 2024 For years, I’ve been seeing beautiful photos of the Oregon coast, filled with the famous stacks of rocks along the shoreline and long stretches of sandy beaches. Cannon Beach is one of the most well-known, featuring prominently in the 1980s movie The Goonies. I knew it would it […]
Disabled Access Review of Florence
Written by John Sage, Sage Travelling Florence Disabled Access – Florence is a great city for disabled tourists to visit. The city has numerous things to see and do and is not nearly as spread out and hilly as Rome. Florence wheelchair accessible accommodation is cheaper than in Rome and Venice, and several of the attractions are free […]
8 Tips for Seeing a Broadway Show as a Wheelchair User
Written by Karin Willison, Free Wheelin’ If you have a disability and you’re traveling to New York City, you may be considering seeing a Broadway show and wondering how to get wheelchair accessible Broadway tickets. For many people, attending a musical or play is one of the highlights of a New York City vacation. If you’ve […]
Disabled Air Travelers Bill of Rights
Written by Candy B Harrington for Emerging Horizons, November 22, 2023 The Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), which has been on the books since 1986, details what services US airlines must provide to disabled passengers. These regulations also cover foreign air carriers that fly routes to and from the US. Although it’s a good idea […]
10 Wheelchair Accessible Things To Do In Fairfax County, Virginia
Written by Cory Lee, Curb Free With Cory Lee, December 2023 The state of Virginia is one of my favorites because it offers an incredible variety of accessible things to do. You can roll down into a cave in the town of Luray, enjoy the beauty of Shenandoah National Park, and eat your way through Richmond’s many fabulous […]