Las Vegas

This is a city that welcomes millions of visitors every year, and is always motivated to welcome even more. As a result, Vegas is one of the most wheelchair accessible cities in the world! The hotels and casinos on the strip have extra wide walkways and the sidewalks all have dropped curbs. You may have some trouble navigating the very busy crowds at night and on weekends. Also, the sidewalks leading to older parts of the strip are not in as good shape as the newer strip. The monorail that travels between the MGM Grand and SLS Las Vegas is a great alternative to taking a taxi or rolling between the crowds, and is fully accessible. Las Vegas can get VERY hot during the summer, so if you have a medical condition (like MS) that makes you sensitive to the heat, take advantage of the ample air conditioned hotels and casinos, and drink plenty of water during the day!

Era Helicopters - Juneau, AK

Era Helicopters Is based out of Juneau, Alaska, and they provide flight tours over the incredible and vast landscape surrounding Alaska's capital city. They are 100% accessible to individuals with disabilities, which is why I was more than willing to pay extra for this level of service. They used a modified stair lift to get me from my wheelchair at ground level up to the second row of the helicopter. At all times I was fully safe and secure. The bathrooms in the offices were also accessible, and there were no steps to negotiate. I knew I would not be able to get out of the helicopter during the glacier landings, but that was okay. I still had a wonderful view from my window seat, and the pilot was more than willing to take my phone and shoot as many photos as I wanted. Their customer service was absolutely outstanding, and they made sure that all of my mobility needs were taken care of. I would highly recommend Era Helicopters as a tour option if your cruise ship docks in Juneau, or you happen to be passing through!