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If you are heading to Australia (or live there!), which of these beaches do you want to visit?
travelwithoutlimits.com.au
Accessible Australian Beaches You Must Visit This Summer | Travel Without Limits
It’s refreshing to see more and more beaches implementing accessible infrastructure. Here are four accessible Australian beaches...
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While not new information necessarily, it is great to see this topic discussed in large publications.
thetimes.co.uk
I use a wheelchair — how will I find my first flight in 11 years?
I knew, as I sat at the departure gate eyeing up my big, shiny plane on the tarmac, the journey facing me was going to be challenging and very possibly humiliating. I was nervous. I hadn’t flown for yonks
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I hate airplanes but for some reason I’d like to take a ride on a helicopter…
They should build a movable platform for transfers into the helicopter. There is a rickshaw company in Tokyo that does that.
havewheelchairwilltravel.net
Gold Coast Helitours - accessible Gold Coast - Have Wheelchair Will Travel
There's no better way to appreciate the Gold Coast than with Gold Coast Helitours. From coast to mountains the view at sunset is spectacular.
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I thought a helicopter ride to the top of Mt. Fuji would be awesome myself, but only around it is available. But as you say, transferring in/out could be uncomfortable.
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I’m scared of flying (though never let it stop me seemingly…) and riding in a Helicopter is the last thing on earth I want to do 😛
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Seemed a bit like rose colored glasses but still, maybe better than where she came from?
cntraveler.com
California's Accessibility Laws Let Wheelchair Users Actually Take a Vacation
Writer Sophie Morgan describes how, thanks to California's accessibility laws, she didn't have to stress out about how to navigate the Golden State as a wheelchair user.
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I don’t think she’s being too overly optimistic, most of the US is very accessible (not just CA). Across the many states I’ve visited and lived, I’ve never had to worry about accessibility for restaurants, theaters, stores, or even many state parks (though you can’t expect easy access for the latter). Usually looking up operating hour’s is…
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(If you dislike California, DO NOT read this.)
As a native Californian and Angeleno (Los Angeles native), I LOVE this article! I love it when visitors, especially those with disabilities, get to experience my hometown. [Insert Randy Newman’s song I LOVE LA here.]
So, why is it so accessible? It comes down to politics and activists. If you…
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“Over the summer, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood joined the list of destinations requiring an Accessibility Card from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).”
usatoday.com
Travelers with disabilities need this card for accommodations at some theme parks
Before going to Universal Studios, Six Flags or other theme parks, here's what to know about their disability pass systems.
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This is horrible. It requires you to have a doctor’s letter saying you that need the card. Some doctors require you to come in to get that letter. That visit may require a payment, depending on the health insurance you have. And, you have to do this in advance. At least Disney trusts you with a video interview or one at the Parks on the day…
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