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How to Find Reliable Wheelchair Accessibility Information on the Internet

June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 Travel Tips accessibility, accessible travel, travel research, wheelchair accessible

I’m an accessible travel writer, which means it’s my job to personally investigate and report the wheelchair accessibility of the places I visit. I’ve been a professional writer in other areas for 14 years, but

REVIEW: Wheelchair Accessibility at the Belmond Charleston Place Hotel

October 27, 2018October 27, 2018 Hotel, North America, Reviews, United States accessibility, ADA, belmond, charleston, hotel, review, south carolina

Located at the very heart of downtown Charleston, South Carolina, in the historic district and within walking distance of all the major attractions, Belmond Charleston Place is the perfect base for a city adventure. The

Wheelchair Accessibility Review: The Amway Center in Orlando

January 14, 2018January 14, 2018 Entertainment, North America, Reviews, United States accessibility, amway center, florida, orlando, orlando magic, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair friendly

It’s hard to believe that it took me two and a half years of living in Orlando, Florida before finally attending an event at the Amway Center! To be honest, I’m always intimidated by any

REVIEW: Wheelchair Accessible Cruising on the Celebrity Silhouette

November 7, 2017May 14, 2018 Cruises, Reviews accessibility, accessible cruising, accessible travel, celebrity, cruise, mediterranean, review, wheelchair accessible

I absolutely love cruises. I also love letting people know that taking a cruise is probably the easiest way for wheelchair user to see the world. I’ve been fortunate to have taken three cruises as

What You Must Know About the ACAA Before Flying with a Wheelchair

October 12, 2017October 12, 2017 Travel Tips acaa, accessibility, accessible travel, air carrier access act, airlines, airports, flying with a wheelchair, wheelchair accessible

Traveling with a wheelchair or other mobility device is stressful enough. Having to fly with a wheelchair and deal with how many airlines treat our most precious mobility gear can induce a panic attack. From

PODCAST: Wheelchair Accessible Cruising

September 21, 2017October 12, 2017 Cruises, Podcasts accessibility, accessible travel, cruise, cruise ship, cruises, podcast, wheelchair accessible

I LOVE CRUISES!!! Can you tell how great my enthusiasm is for this mode of transportation? Taking a cruise isn’t just a boatload of fun for families and retired baby boomers. It is one of

Why You Don’t See More Wheelchair Users in Public

June 18, 2017June 18, 2017 Travelogue accessibility, accessible travel, ADA, public transportation, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair taxi

According to the latest US Census data, almost 20 percent of the US population has some sort of disability. About 10 percent have a visible physical disability or some sort of mobility impairment, and well

A Disabled Veteran’s Thoughts on Memorial Day and Travel

May 29, 2017May 29, 2017 Travelogue accessibility, disabled veteran, memorial day, normandy, pearl harbor, travel

I have not always been in a wheelchair. Despite being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) over 12 years ago, I only lost the complete ability to walk a few years ago. That diagnosis actually came

Cruising Through Holland on a Fully Wheelchair Accessible River Boat

April 21, 2017May 14, 2018 Cruises, Europe, Reviews, Tours, Travelogue accessibility, holland, netherlands, prins willem alexander, river cruise, wheelchair accessible

Did you think river cruises in Europe were off-limits to you as a wheelchair user? Think again! I used to dream about sailing on a river boat somewhere in Europe, and I was disappointed every

A Wheelchair User’s Guide to Dublin

April 19, 2017May 14, 2018 Dublin, Europe, Travel Tips accessibility, dublin, guide, ireland, things to do, travel tips, wheelchair accessible

There is a song called “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling,” and my best friend Erin and I definitely experienced a lot of Irish smiles and happiness during our week in Dublin! It is a very