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Disabled Travelers News Flash: Could the “ReWalk” Be a Game-Changer?
Posted January 28th, 2011 in general news
The Dead Sea, from the land that inspired the latest “hi-tech” disability innovation
Photo by: Paul Segal (Stock Exchange)
Hello, all! Today’s Disabled Travelers blog post is a special one: I’m excited about a piece I saw on the news and I’d like to make everybody here aware of it. Though Disabled Travelers caters to the whole handicapped travel community, it’s no surprise much of what we talk about helps folks with mobility problems: about 25 million people in the U.S. suffer from mobility issues, which can be caused by a variety of injuries, chronic illnesses, and changes associated with age. Of those, over a million use a wheelchair!
Well, I came across something that just might be good news for many of those folks … [more]
Accessible Travel and Attractions in Munich, Including Oktoberfest!
Posted January 21st, 2011 in access guides and Accessible Travel
The largest church in Munich, Germany
Photo by: kumber (Stock Exchange)
Welcome back to Disabled Travelers!
This week’s post is inspired by a good friend of mine who loves good cars and a good lager, and wants to know all about Munich – the capital of the Bavaria, in southern Germany. It’s no surprise this is the heart of BMW, also known as Bavarian Motor Works.
Of course, Munich is also rated one of the top tourist and expatriate destinations in Germany – heck, the city recently adopted the motto “Munich Loves You!” Let’s find out if those words hold true … [more]
Accessibility in Top Tourist Destinations: Viva Las Vegas
Posted January 14th, 2011 in access guides, Accessible Travel, helpful information and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
Disabled Travelers is back to take in the Vegas nightlife!
Photo by: Remington Phillips (Stock Exchange)
Hello, everybody!
Hot on the heels of my plan to take a trip to Las Vegas later this year, I thought it was about time we took a close look at Nevada’s “Sin City” for all kinds of travelers.
A good while back, I made a post specifically about accessible hotels in Las Vegas which is a good reference for accommodations.
There’s much more to say, so join me for this full-scale access guide – with follow-up to come in the future! Ante up! [more]
News and views for handicapped travelers ...
Photo by: ucskunk (Stock Exchange)
Hello, everybody! I hope you had a most wonderful first week of the New Year! I kicked it off in the warm weather of Tampa, Florida; a huge change from my journey to Times Square last time around!
And now, to celebrate 2011 and all its great promise, I thought I would bring back a fun feature from the Disabled Travelers archives: the monthly News Round-Up!
And remember, if YOU’VE got news to share, you can always post me a comment or send me an email at [email protected]! Here we go … [more]
