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Posted April 29th, 2011 in general news and helpful information
Berkeley, CA – home of the eLEGS

Berkeley, CA – home of the eLEGS
Photo by: Gabriel Doyle (Stock Exchange)

Good morning, everybody!

As I put the finishing touches on my Argentina access guide for next week, I just wanted to share an article from Time Magazine that means more good news for paraplegic travelers. Not so long ago, I posted about the ReWalk, a backpack-style hookup and prosthetic attachment that restores the ability to walk to some patients with lower body paralysis.

Now, there were some caveats about the ReWalk: at the time of that post, it was approved for institutional use only, and it was very, very expensive. Despite my hopes, I’ve not yet heard of any facility making a ReWalk available for travel purposes.

But then I found out about this … [more]

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Posted April 22nd, 2011 in access guides, Accessible Travel and general news
The best place to be?

The best place to be?
Photo by: halloweenh (Stock Exchange)

Howdy, all! As you know, every once in a while Disabled Travelers gets inspired by something from everyday life. Some of our best access guides have been kicked off by a news item, a viewer request, or even a picture. This time, it’s all of the above. I’d like to take a moment to point out a story that recently appeared on CNBC, and in the doing, we’ll talk about what’s next for Disabled Travelers over the coming weeks. Sound good? Join me for a quick tour of the “Best Places to Retire,” won’t you? [more]

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Posted April 15th, 2011 in Accessible Travel, general news and helpful information
Time to hit the road again!

Time to hit the road again!
Photo by: Leonardo Tote (Stock Exchange)

Welcome back to Disabled Travelers!

As promised, today’s visit will continue our brand new series for visually impaired travelers and their travel companions.

There are plenty of resources out there for travelers who have low or no vision; we got a good start last time around.

Now we’ll introduce tour operators, blogs, service providers and more who are all ready and waiting to help you make your next vacation a memorable one. [more]

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Posted April 8th, 2011 in Accessible Travel and helpful information
This guide dog is ready to go. Are you?

This guide dog is ready to go. Are you?
Photo by: Stacey Bry (Stock Exchange)

Howdy, all! Today marks another milestone in Disabled Travelers history, as it’s our first-ever blind travel edition. Since I first started writing around here, the Disabled Travelers blog has become one of the top results for “deaf travel,” and I’ve gotten lots of wonderful letters from folks from every walk of life – so I hope that I’ll be able to help out just as much with our friends out there who have visual impairments. There sure is a lot to cover, so look for a continuation pretty soon! [more]

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Posted April 1st, 2011 in access guides, general news, helpful information, hotel reviews and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
Spring day on the Dutch coast

Spring day on the Dutch coast
Photo by: wahlerb (Stock Exchange)

Welcome one and all to Disabled Travelers, where today we’ll be looking at accessible Spring Break destinations and getaways for wheelchair users and their travel companions.

There’s been an explosion of affordable, accessible rental homes for your vacation needs since Disabled Travelers first came around, and if you’re looking for a week off — like those lucky college students are enjoying right about now — you’ve come to the right place.

Let’s get rolling, folks! [more]

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