Category: travel
Another Reason to Ask for an Accessible Hotel Room
Who knew?
Mr. Buckler finishes off his routine with 20 to 30 minutes of brisk cardio. When he is in a gym, he uses a stationary bike, stair stepper or treadmill. When he is on the road or at the race track, he goes for a run outside or for a ride on his mountain bike. [...]
Trails Accessibility Minimum Guidelines in the USA
Re-posted from TourWatch:
On December 3, the National Network of ADA Centers will host a webinar covering the Draft Final Accessibility Guidelines for Outdoor Developed Areas recently released by the U.S. Access Board. There is a period of public comment through December 18. The registration information follows at the end of this message and with the [...]
The travel industry is maturing, too
From the Montreal Gazette, The travel industry is maturing, too:
The result of all the consultations? Larger seats (“we learned that people on average put on (one kilogram) a year after a certain age,” said Dewar); full-size stand-up lavatories that can accommodate wheelchairs; 20-inch aisles rather than the 17-inch norm; overhead bins that drop down automatically [...]
It’s a Jeep Thing?
Requested an “intermediate SUV”. Got a Jeep Wrangler, billed as a “full size, all terrain vehicle”, no extra charge (surprise!). Let’s see – way too high for (most) wheelchair users to get into, no way (that we could find) to adjust the side mirrors, made a constant whistling noise as the wind found its way [...]
(Full Post)Family breathes new life into old way station
If you’re headed to Yosemite on Highway 120, be sure to stop at Priest Station, newly re-opened by our friends, the Ankers – according to Steven Anker, accessibility is “top notch”:
For most travelers, the route to Priest Station involves a long and winding path up Highway 120. Once they reach the top, they are relieved [...]
Disabled passengers free to fly alone on Virgin Blue
Disabled passengers will be able to fly without a carer on Virgin Blue Airlines after the carrier announced major changes to its travel criteria.
The changes, to come into force on Thursday night, mean some passengers with special needs will have the choice of travelling independently.
Equality campaigners have welcomed the move, with Disability Discrimination Commissioner Graeme [...]
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