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Do you think the Olympics and Paralympics can improve Paris?
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Could The Olympics Help Make Cities More Wheelchair Accessible?
Paris certainly needs the nudge.
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I think it certainly did in Tokyo. But unlike Paris, most of the transportation changes were permanent ones to train stations etc,
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Actually just waiting to leave Paris as I type this. Paris, while a beautiful host city, did not rise to the challenge of accessibility in either transportation or venues. Could give multiple examples, but had a great time anyway. Mostly smooth sidewalks, so that was a bonus.
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What positive accessibility changes have you noticed on Amtrak over the years? What do you hope they will do next?
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Station and onboard improvements increase access and connectivity WASHINGTON – Amtrak is investing $155 million in Fiscal Year 2024 in station
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I’ve only had good experiences with AMTRAK. The longest trip I’ve taken has been roundtrip between Los Angeles and San Diego. I’ve never used their sleeper cars. Their website allows you to have your accessibility needs on file if you have sign up for their frequent rider program so you never have to repeatedly input them. They offer a…
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I have seen their ADA sleeper car and it really is spacious. I am glad to see they are making the shorter routes more accessible too.
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This is a great idea! Hopefully west coast beaches will be added in the future as well.
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Map of Wheelchair Accessible Beaches - Wonders Within Reach
Map to find the accessible beach closest to you! You can download directly to your Google Maps, or just learn more about accessibility.
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Would be great if everyone could add to it too
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Would love to see more of this in Europe
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An interesting topic. What do you think about balancing historic preservation and inclusive design?
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Why Aren’t UNESCO World Heritage Sites More Accessible?
UNESCO World Heritage sites are some of the most popular destinations for travelers. Yet many are inaccessible to disabled travelers, and any alterations to the sites are often resisted.
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This is a tricky one… unfortunately I think the bigger problem they are facing now is how to keep the number of visitors under control so I am not sure how much accessibility will get attention.
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Wheelchair Travel Pioneer Ashley Lyn Olson
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Episode 55: Wheelchair Travel Pioneer Ashley Lyn Olson by Life After Paralysis with Tiffiny Carlson
While the web is full of accessible travel sites today, that wasn't the case in 2006 when Ashley Lyn Olson started her now infamous wheelchair travel site, Wheelchairtraveling.com. Her site is chock full of indispensable accessible travel info from her … Continue reading
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