Accessible Travel, General
Accessible travel, often referred to as "wheelchair travel" because so many people with disabilities who travel do so in wheelchairs, is not only possible, it can be highly enjoyable with a bit of advance planning and some insider travel tips. What questions should you ask? Do you need to work with a travel agent who specializes in accessible travel? In general, what are your legal rights when traveling with a disability? Answers to these questions and more can be found in the following articles.
Do you have a child with a disability? Find out how one father petitioned for an FAA exemption for his child with special needs.
From the Eureka tent to knobby wheelchair tires, accessible camping has come a long way! Combine adaptive equipment with park discounts for people with disabilities, and you've got an economical vacation opportunity you can't afford to pass up.
Camping 101: Vital Adaptive Equipment and Knowledge for Campers with Disabilities
Wheelchair-accessible travel is now found throughout the world, from Cambodian jungles to India's coastlines. This new-wave tourism embraces both ecology and accessibility, opening green doors from Australia to Africa for people with disabilities.
Green Travel Opportunities for People with Disabilities: Is it Improving?
Who knew that traveling in the great outdoors could ever be this easy? Welcome to the world of adaptive recreation in our national parks, complete with assistive technology that acts like a tour guide, but without the bothersome crowds.
GPS Technology Supports Adaptive Recreation in Our National Parks
Articles
Accessible Travel Resources: Guidebooks for People with Disabilities
Accessible travel guides for wheelchair users can make the difference between a great vacation and one full of frustration. These books can help you negotiate anything from Disneyland to a foreign...
Nine Tips for Accessible Travel by Your Elderly Parents
Accessible travel means more than wheelchair-accessible. If you have difficulty walking or going up stairs, there are ADA-backed options you should know about, whether you're taking a cruise,...
Accessible Travel Tips: Finding the Right Travel Agent
Check out these tips for finding a travel agent who specializes in accessible travel. For people with disabilities, a travel agent should provide accessible accommodations and wheelchair accessible...
Hundreds of accessible parks - regional, state and national - await the adventurous soul yearning to explore the outdoors. Discover the wheelchair accessible trails near you, as well as accessible...
I Can't Believe it's Accessible! Top Four Wheelchair Accessible Surprises
Planning an accessible vacation, and looking for an exciting alternative? Have an adventure instead! Helicopter over Hawaii, feel a marlin thrashing on your line in Mexico, or go on safari in one of...
Accessible Travel: Seven Myths
There can be a lot of misleading information about accessible travel. Check out the common myths about traveling with a disability and find out the truth behind them, including information about air...
