Disaboom Vacation Guide - Summer 08

We (ECrowley, Saydrah, and others) at Disaboom have compiled the best vacation suggestions and travel guides on the site into a handy downloadable PDF.  You can print it out onto real paper or view it on your computer and click through the document to the useful information linked to throughout.  Pretty cool, eh?

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Despite high gas prices and majorly reduced airline flight schedules, millions of Americans will travel for vacations this summer.  Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, camping, watching sports, or listening to live music, we’ve got you covered. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of ideas for exciting accessible vacations. Below are summaries of our vacation suggestions with links to the full story. If you like it, be sure to download the Complete Summer Travel Guide.

Baseball Stadiums – Last year, Major League Baseball set an all-time attendance record by bringing over 75 million people through the turnstiles. Stadiums have made an overhaul in recent years to make stadiums more accessible. If you’re craving some peanuts and cracker-jacks, be sure to check out the Complete Summer Travel Guide for the most accessible baseball stadiums around.

Excerpt: Red Sox nation should be proud that Boston’s historic Fenway Park makes special considerations for guests with disabilities by offering great amenities. Fenway has several accessible seating areas and even utilizes special areas for both visual and auditory disabilities. All ATMs at Fenway feature...

Full Story Online: Most Accessible Major League Baseball Stadiums
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National Parks – America has many beautiful state parks to enjoy. These parks offer scenic views, hiking, camping, biking and one of a kind wildlife that draws millions of visitors every year.  If you enjoy the outdoors, National Parks are an attraction not to miss this summer. Park information is covered extensively in the Complete Summer Travel Guide.

Excerpt: Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado has multiple options for accessible trails, including Sprague Lake, Coyote Valley Trail, Bear Lake, and Lilly Lake. These trails are anywhere from a half-mile to a mile long and provide some wonderful scenic views of wildflowers, spruce forests, and lakes. There is also a wheelchair accessible…

Full Story Online: Accessibility in U.S. National Parks
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Theme Parks – Theme parks have been entertaining children and families for years. Choosing a park for a vacation can be a difficult decision. Luckily, we have done the work for you and compiled accessibility information for the most popular theme parks in the Complete Summer Travel Guide. 

Excerpt:  SeaWorld has been a center for family entertainment for several decades. SeaWorld Orlando is one of the most accessible theme parks in the country. The park ensured that most major areas of the complex are accessible, including all restrooms and gift shops. SeaWorld Orlando offers a Guest Service desk to assist guests with disabilities. Wheelchair or ECV (Electric Convenience Vehicles) can be rented…

Full Story Online: Most Accessible Theme Parks
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Music Festivals – Since the days of Woodstock in the late 1960’s, music festivals have been popping up all over the country. This summer, there will be no shortage of festival options, with well over 2,500 small to large festivals taking place in all regions of the country. Need help narrowing that down? Whether you enjoy bluegrass, rock and roll, country, hip-hop or anything in between, our Complete Summer Travel Guide has it covered.

Excerpt: Bonnaroo is one of the most accessible festivals in the country and includes accessible shuttles from the airport, accessible security checkpoints and reserved seating at all tents and stages. Additionally, Bonnaroo provides wheelchair rentals, and available sign language teams (upon request). One drawback is...

Full Story Online: Accessible Summer Music Festivals
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State Fairs – State Fairs are great family experiences that provide fun for adults and children. Each state fair features games, food, rides, entertaining shows and much more. So grab a corndog and some cotton candy and head down to the most accessible state fairs in the country.  Detailed state fair information will be exclusively available in our downloadable Complete Summer Travel Guide.

Excerpt: The Minnesota State Fair will be held from August 21st through September 1st this year, making it an ideal Labor Day destination. The fair is the third most attended fair in the country, drawing 1,681,678 attendees in 2007. This year’s events will include performances by country star Brad Paisley, a daily parade, extreme sports competitions, and a 5K race. The Minnesota State Fair leads the field in its commitment to equal access, providing assistive listening devices and sign language interpreters, accessible seating at...

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