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The Easiest Accessible Destinations for New Wheelchair Travelers

March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 Travel Tips destinations, vacation spots, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair friendly

Traveling can be a scary prospect for a lot of people, but even more so for wheelchair users – especially new ones. If you’ve recently started using a mobility aid like a walker or crutches,

6 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Hong Kong

March 19, 2018May 14, 2018 Asia/Pacific, Hong Kong, Travel Tips china, hong kong, things to do, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair friendly

I visited Hong Kong as part of a 3-week Asia/Pacific tour, which included Singapore and New Zealand. I had read various things about wheelchair accessibility there, and while I was confident enough to go alone,

Tips for Getting Around Singapore in a Wheelchair

March 1, 2018March 5, 2018 Singapore accessible travel, asia, getting around in a wheelchair, singapore, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair friendly, wheelchair travel tips

It’s easy to see why Singapore is considered to be the most wheelchair accessible city in Asia. The city center is quite flat, it has a robust and modern subway/metro and bus system, virtually all

11 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Singapore

February 27, 2018May 14, 2018 Asia/Pacific, Singapore accessible tourism, accessible travel, asia, singapore, things to do, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair friendly

There’s a reason that Singapore is considered to be the most wheelchair accessible city in Asia. It’s an incredibly modern and cosmopolitan city-state with a strong commitment to ensuring wheelchair access, and while Singapore still

Best Cruises for Wheelchair Users and the Disabled

February 5, 2018March 15, 2019 Cruises, Travel Tips accessible cruises, best cruise itineraries, cruise itineraries, cruises, disabled cruises, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair friendly

Going on a cruise is easily the best way for wheelchair users to see the world! Cruise ships are becoming more accessible every year, and ports of call are increasingly aware of the need to

Hotel Franchising is Creating More Obstacles for Wheelchair Users

January 30, 2018January 30, 2018 Hotel, Reviews, Travelogue ADA, franchising, hospitality, hotels, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair friendly

I stay in a lot of hotel rooms. To be more specific, I spent 129 nights in [supposedly] wheelchair accessible hotel rooms in 2017. After each and every check-in, I roll in my electric scooter

How to Rent a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle in the US

January 21, 2018May 14, 2018 North America, Travel Tips, United States accessible travel, accessible van, accessible vehicle, car rental, hand controls, rental car, van rental, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair friendly

The United States is a HUGE country, and many first-time visitors don’t really understand how much time it can take to travel within a city, let alone between cities and states. As such, disabled visitors

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

How to Save Money Booking Wheelchair Accessible Tours

January 5, 2018January 5, 2018 Travel Tips accessible tourism, accessible tours, accessible transportation, accessible travel, tours, travel tips, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair friendly, wheelchair tours

Not only am I a wheelchair traveler; I’m an accessible travel agent who books things like hotel rooms, cruises, and tours for fellow wheelchair users. Before I started doing that, I spent years booking my

10 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Miami

December 10, 2017May 14, 2018 North America, United States accessible travel, florida, miami, things to do, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair friendly

I hold a very special place in my heart for Miami, Florida. I grew up there; I went to college and was commissioned as an Air Force officer there; I still have family there. Miami