Josh Grisdale
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Wow… posts like this makes me feel like this might actually happen!
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Recap: All Wheels Up Global Forum on Wheelchair Accessible Air Travel - Wheelchair Travel
All Wheels Up hosted its 4th annual Global Forum on Wheelchair Accessible Air Travel, which attracted advocates and industry representatives.
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 😛
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…
Hopefully, they will go down after the airlines put more effort into it!
thrillist.com
Disability-Related Complaints Against Airlines Surged Almost 200% Post-Pandemic
It's a troubling increase.
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Sheeeesh, a frightening stat – but why am I not surprised?
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It really shouldn’t be this way…
Now THIS is how you adventure!
travelwithoutlimits.com.au
Around The World With A Wheelchair | Travel Without Limits
Getting around the world with a wheelchair is a unique experience and sometimes not for the faint of heart - but it's worth it!
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