As Americans, we often hear that we are a society that is way too litigious. People are filing frivolous lawsuits left and right for the stupidest th...
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5 Biggest Wheelchair Accessible Bathroom Fails
As a wheelchair user and frequent traveler who spends over 130 nights each year in (supposedly) accessible hotel rooms, I've seen it all. Each time I...
Read MoreWhy Wheelchair Users Should Avoid Booking Accessible Travel Through Third Party Websites
Who doesn't want a good deal? Especially if you are a frequent traveler like I am, finding a big bargain when it comes to flights or hotels can feel ...
Read MoreThe Challenges of Attending a Conference as a Wheelchair User (and How to Make It Easier)
Contrary to popular belief, there are thousands and thousands of wheelchair users in the professional world who attend conferences and conventions ev...
Read MoreCruise Port of Call Wheelchair Accessibility Review: Key West, Florida
Watching a gorgeous sunset while dining al fresco on amazing seafood at one of the 250 or so restaurants is one of many pleasures in store for visito...
Read MoreOne Hotel Manager’s Experience as a Wheelchair User for a Day
Back in late 2016, I wrote a post for this blog titled, "Why Hotel Managers Should Be Disabled* for a Day." This isn't because I want any harm to co...
Read MoreREVIEW: Wheelchair Accessibility at the Belmond Charleston Place Hotel
Located at the very heart of downtown Charleston, South Carolina, in the historic district and within walking distance of all the major attractions, B...
Read MoreWhy Police Aren’t Ticketing Violators in Handicap Accessible Parking Spaces
Few things are more frustrating for wheelchair users and others with physical disabilities than not being able to find an accessible parking space. I...
Read MoreSoap, Straws, and Sand: Where the Environment and Accessible Travel Collide
You know those tiny bottles of free shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion you love to take home with you as a souvenir from your hotel stay? If you pl...
Read MoreDear Hotels: Stop Assuming All Wheelchair Users Travel with (or Want) Help
I see it every single time I stay in a hotel room--evidence that hotels assume I'm not alone. I guess it's rare to see a solo traveler in a wheelchair...
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