Alaska to Zambia –  USHUAIA TO ULURU!

The author, Walt Balenovich, of “Travels In A Blue Chair” just wrote me and asked if I could help get the word out about this wonderful new book he wrote. So here is the information as it sounds extremely interesting. – http://www.bluechairbook.com/

Walt began to travel as a bench-warming athlete and coach, in wheelchair basketball, rugby and sledge hockey, and as a volunteer in disabled sports, as the Athletic Director of the Niagara District Wheelchair Sports Association and V.P. of Development for the Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association.

Walt has spent parts of the last 15 years traveling the world, including all of the world’s habitable continents. After writing emails home to friends and family outlining the often hilarious adventures and problems that came up while on holiday, the comment was invariably the same – “YOU SHOULD WRITE A BOOK”! So he has.

Why not cuddle up with Walt tonight and read a few stories before bedtime? You are sure to enjoy them!

Just wanted to let everyone know about a new site that was emailed to me for accessible travel information in South Africa.

 http://www.disabledtravel.co.za/

In their words:

“TRAVEL ADVICE FROM AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Welcome to this website for the discerning traveller with a wheelchair or special needs regarding facilities and accommodation for people with disabilities. A specialist in wheelchair training evaluates wheelchair accommodation and accessibility. We are also gathering information regarding wheelchair-friendly tourist attractions and your assistance will be appreciated – please send us your recommendations!

Every establishment on this website has been personally evaluated by an Occupational Therapist with 22 years experience and team of specialists to ensure that you have the correct and necessary information at hand. The photographs and short summary will assist you to ensure that your choice of wheelchair accommodation is accessible for all types of wheelchairs.

Many establishments advertise themselves as being wheelchair-friendly accommodation, but might not be suitable for your particular needs. Only 22,7% is wheelchair-friendly to a reasonable degree. A wheelchair picture does not guarantee you access to the bathroom and “wheelchair friendly” does not necessarily mean wheelchair accessible!

Our trustworthy advice will ensure your choice of the best accommodation to suit your special needs.

Have a whale of a time wherever you go!

Disability Consultant: Please contact us for assistance if you wish to upgrade your establishment to meet the necessary criteria for accessibility.”

Their goal is to be open in Spring of ’08. It could be a very useful service if everything goes as planned:

Mobility Air Transport – Personal or Business Travel for persons using wheelchairs!

* Travel in Business Jets! and corporate planes, specially modifiedfor accessibility and comfort
* LOW Fares! equal to average airlines’ coach fares
* No Wheelchair Damage!extra care for your chair instead of getting damaged before, during, or after the flight
* Room for service dogs!companion pets, or service monkeys right next to you
* Smaller Airports!closer to your departing or arriving destinations

Turning miserable air travel into WONDERFUL air travel! – http://www.iflymat.org/

AccessAnything.net has published a new book covering accessible travel: “Access Anything: I Can Do That”

An inspirational guide to traveling, adventuring, and sporting with a disability, Access Anything: I Can Do That dives into the incredible world of adaptive sports and recreation by showcasing 45 different sports that have been adapted for people with disabilities. This one-of-a-kind guide also features essential disability travel information and tips for traveling by airplane, car/rental car, charter bus, cruise ship, and train. As an added bonus, I Can Do That! includes six inspirational interviews with world-class adaptive athletes who have helped to change the face of adaptive sports.

They are also the publishers of – “Access Anything: Colorado” which is a complete access guide for the state of Colorado. Please see there website as they have a lot of information to offer – http://www.accessanything.net

For Our Disabled Customers with Limited Mobility….

We offer all of our same great services to our disabled customers, but with just a touch extra.  The Luggage Club can ship wheelchairs, walkers or any other mobility-assisted equipment to one’s travel destination to help maintain your quality of life, all at discounted prices.

The Luggage Club is the only baggage and goods delivery service that caters specifically to the traveler with limited mobility. We understand the challenges and difficulties that physically challenged people face when traveling and The Luggage Club is committed to making all of your travel experiences as convenient as possible.

Please register today and see the great program that we have arranged just for you. It’s quick and easy, and you will be able to eliminate the hassles of transporting all your baggage and goods from your home or business to the airport, train, bus, cruise line or car.

Once you have registered, you will find additional savings as well as extra services available from TLC to assist your requirements.

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