Posted November 27th, 2007 in hotel reviews and reviews

This review was emailed to me in August 2005:

Main dining room accessible but expensive. Irish pub accessible and prices reasonable. One block from wheelchair accessible subway station. 10 min. ride to White House, Capitol, Smithsonian Museums. Located on Dupont Circle many outdoor cafes, restaurants, antiques, bookstores, embassies. WARNING.. D.C. HAS NO WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE TAXIS! They allow w/ch accessible taxis from surrounding areas to pick you up at the airport and drop off at D.C. hotels. Same with taking you to the airport but they cannot pick you up in D.C. and drop you in D.C. You must make taxi arrangements in advance or it may be impossible to get one.

Sincerely,

Anna P.

Jurys Washington Hotel Information – TripAdivsor Reviews

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Posted November 27th, 2007 in reviews and service provider review

This review was emailed to me in December 2005 from Adrian S.:

Paris on Wheels in Middleton, New Jersey – This company is actually one man, Mr. Guzman, an American. While in Paris I did walking tours with him (he pushed me in my chair), and he referred me to another good company (great service) with whom I did van tours of Paris, Versailles, and Normandy. He knows accessible Paris like no one else I’ve come across. I believe he also does work as a travel companion for trips to Paris and other places. This company was outstanding!

Sincerely,

Adrian S.

Paris on Wheels website

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Posted November 27th, 2007 in hotel reviews and reviews

The review was emailed to me in May 2005 from Gail S:

When I called this motel for a reservation (in 2006, not 2005; this system wouldn’t let! me choose 2006), I was assured that there was a handicap-accessible room. I was unhappily surprised to arrive at the motel and find out that neither the room nor the office of the motel were accessible (steps up into each). Additionally, my traveling companion looked at the room and told me that the only grab bar in the bathroom was designed to be used by someone standing up (it was above her height of 5’1″). I had to find another lodging at the last minute and when I later contacted the hotel to complain, the manager was verbally abusive and unconcerned about the lack of customer service and honesty. This is a place to avoid at all costs.

Sincerely,

Gail S.

TripAdisor Reviews – Hotel Information

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Posted November 27th, 2007 in restaurant reviews and reviews

Dear Jeremy,

I have a physical disability and am unable to bear any weight on my legs. I recently visited Becco’s for lunch and want to suggest it to other people who are going to NYC and have similar limitations as I do.

Since they have steps to enter, I had to call ahead to let them know when I would arrive. Once I called they were happy to put out their ramp. They were not only physically accommodating of my needs(they have a large bathroom with a high toilet), but they were helpful in other ways. After eating I needed directions to another location. The server immediately went online and gave me directions and suggested bus routes to my destination.

Sincerely,
Susan S.

Other Information on Becco’s: Becco Website – TripAdvisor Review – Frommers Information – Map to Becco

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Posted November 26th, 2007 in general news

I have finally decided to start a new blog for the DisabledTravelers.com website so I can add new information quickly and on the fly. This will allow me to post information from email that I receive from visitors and things I find on the web that will be useful to disabled travelers. I will also be posting user submitted travel reviews of hotels, restaurants, attractions, etc.

If anyone has any interesting information to share with the accessible travel community please email it to me for posting.

Thank you and Happy Trails!

Jeremy Rynders
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