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Meet and learn from travelers with disabilities and welcoming locals, offering tips on accessible... View more
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Meet and learn from travelers with disabilities and welcoming locals, offering tips on accessible hotels, wheelchair-friendly attractions, and transportation in the United States. From the Statue of Liberty in New York City and the Grand Canyon in Arizona to the monuments of Washington, D.C., the beaches of Florida, and the national parks of California, whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, this is the place to ask about accommodations, getting around, or inclusive activities – someone here has likely experienced it before. You’ll find first-hand reviews, travel tips, and recommendations for cultural, historical, and nature experiences. This group welcomes mobility aid users, plus travelers with autism, low vision, and hearing impairments, helping you enjoy a more accessible United States adventure.
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Getting a taxi can be essential when traveling, especially when the public transportation system isn’t fully accessible
prismreports.org
NYC denies disabled people more accessible transportation
Disability Rights Advocates have filed a motion against NYC for failing to follow through on an agreement to make cabs wheelchair accessible
VisitLEX today announced a new online resource to help travelers who have disabilities connect with area attractions that can accommodate their needs.
lanereport.com
VisitLEX helps disabled travelers connect with area attractions
isitLEX today announced a new online resource to help travelers who have disabilities connect with area attractions that can accommodate their needs.
Have you visited Fort Lauderdale? How did you find the accessibility?
curbfreewithcorylee.com
A Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide to Greater Fort Lauderdale
By the time you finish reading this guide, you’ll be ready to book your own wheelchair accessible trip to Greater Fort Lauderdale!
The Edgar Allan Poe Museum, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, and American Civil War Museum are just a few of the many wheelchair accessible things to do in Richmond.
wheelchairtravel.org
Richmond, Virginia Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide - Wheelchair Travel
Visit the Virginia Capitol, Edgar Allan Poe and American Civil War Museums with this guide to wheelchair accessible travel in Richmond.
Disney denies disability pass to double amputee, then reverses decision
clickorlando.com
Disney denies disability pass to double amputee, then reverses decision. Here’s her story
A double amputee was denied a Disability Access Pass, or DAS, during a live video chat with Disney a few days before her trip to Orlando, only to have a Disney supervisor reverse that decision when she arrived in person.
tabifolk2 CommentsReally sad to hear how Chrissy was denied at first – can’t believe they wouldn’t just accept she needs a pass due to being a double amputee. Glad they finally came around when she pushed back. Stuff like this is definitely worth raising awareness about.
1As they mentioned, a lot of people have sadly taken advantage of services provided for those living with disabilities. Having gone to Disney World many times in my youth and adult life I saw this happen as well as Disney’s response to it virtually in real time.
At first, just being in my wheelchair (or a Disney rental scooter/wheelchair) I…
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