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The Challenges of Attending a Conference as a Wheelchair User (and How to Make It Easier)

May 11, 2019May 11, 2019 Travel Tips ADA, conferences, conventions, wheelchair accessible

Contrary to popular belief, there are thousands and thousands of wheelchair users in the professional world who attend conferences and conventions every year. However, proportionally we only represent a tiny fraction of typical conference attendees.

A Wheelchair User’s Guide to Visiting Accessible Havana, Cuba (by Cruise)

April 26, 2019April 28, 2019 Caribbean, Cruises, Havana cuba, havana, NCL, Norwegian Sun, wheelchair guide

I am the daughter of Cuban exiles, and a member of the first generation born in the United States. For most of my 44 years on this planet, I have been listening to stories from

A Wheelchair User’s Guide to Accessible Shanghai Disneyland

April 21, 2019April 21, 2019 Asia/Pacific, Entertainment, Reviews, Shanghai china, disneyland, shanghai

Despite being a world away from the original “House of the Mouse” in Anaheim, California, Shanghai Disneyland retains the corporation’s commitment to making sure the theme park is as accessible as possible for people with

14 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Shanghai

April 21, 2019April 21, 2019 Asia/Pacific, Shanghai

Shanghai is by far the largest city in mainland China, and for some it may seem like wheelchair accessibility wouldn’t be that great. But thanks to the relative newness of the downtown and its overall

How New Cuba Travel Restrictions Are Affecting Cruises and Flights

April 17, 2019June 6, 2019 Caribbean, Cruises, Travel Tips cruise lines, cuba, embargo, OFAC

On April 17, 2019 in Miami during the 58th anniversary of the ill-fated Bay of Pigs invasion, National Security Advisor John Bolton announced significant White House policy changes with regards to Cuba. Earlier in the

A Wheelchair User’s Guide to Visiting Accessible Shanghai, China

April 15, 2019April 21, 2019 Asia/Pacific, Shanghai china, guide, shanghai, travel guide, wheelchair user guide

Shanghai is a renowned international metropolis drawing more and more attention from all over the world. Situated on the estuary of Yangtze River on the east coast, it serves as the most influential economic, financial,

A Wheelchair User’s Guide to One World Observatory in Freedom Tower

April 6, 2019April 6, 2019 North America, Reviews, Tours, United States freedom tower, lower manhattan, new york city, one world observatory, one world trade center

I have always enjoyed visiting skyscrapers, and especially to an observation deck at the top in a high-speed elevator. But visiting the top of One World Trade Center, also known as Freedom Tower, was different.

A Wheelchair User’s Guide to the Accessible 9/11 Memorial and Museum

April 5, 2019April 5, 2019 North America, Reviews, Tours, United States 9/11 memorial and museum, 911, lower manhattan, museum, new york city

I’m a service-disabled Air Force veteran, and I served from 1997-2005, until I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and medically retired shortly thereafter. My job title in the Air Force was Special Agent, meaning that

The Perfect Wheelchair Accessible 3 Day Itinerary in Lower Manhattan (New York)

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 North America, Tours, United States itinerary, lower manhattan, new york city, wheelchair accessible

New York City is the most populated metropolis in the United States and the number one tourist destination in America for foreigners. It should come as no surprise that there are tons of things to

14 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Lower Manhattan (New York City)

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 Cities, North America, Travel Tips, United States lower manhattan, new york city, things to do, wheelchair accessible

The Big Apple. The City That Never Sleeps. The Empire City. New York City goes by many nicknames, but everyone knows about this penultimate tourist destination. It’s actually the number one pick of places to