Posted June 3rd, 2011 in general news
Could this be the next big destination for disabled=

Could this be the next big destination for disabled travel? Photo by: Arianne van Noordt (Stock Exchange)

Howdy, and welcome to Disabled Travelers!

With some companies out there claiming that the first sustained “space tourism” will take place in 2012, I got to thinking: will there be accessible travel in space?

Naturally, the Americans With Disabilities Act could easily be applied or extended to tourism in the “final frontier.”

But the are some activities and a few odd things that ADA does not apply to, including the internet itself.

So, with the clock ticking on space travel for tourists, will disabled travelers and their travel companions be included? [more]

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Posted May 27th, 2011 in access guides, Accessible Travel and helpful information
A beach paradise in Costa Rica

A beach paradise in Costa Rica
Photo by: Lucy Flower (Stock Exchange)

As summer rolls on, Disabled Travelers does likewise with our “Best Places to Retire Outside the U.S.” access guide inspired by a similar feature at CNBC. So far, we’ve been headed down the list and have visited Brazil and Argentina.

My impression? Good places to visit, and there are plenty of tour operators with disability-friendly services and itineraries who can help you do it. Best places to retire? Not so sure … but we’re big on optimism here at Disabled Travelers, and the adventure continues today.

Where next? Costa Rica — a tiny Central American republic and center of eco-tourism.

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Posted May 20th, 2011 in general news and helpful information
London could be the hot new place for accessible travel in 2012 ...

London could be the hot new place for accessible travel in 2012 ...
Photo by: cstoves (Stock Exchange)

Hello, hello, hello! It’s mid-May and that means it’s time for the news round-up!

Every month, I search high and low, far and wide for the absolute latest in news about disabled travel, barrier-free access, and everything that has to do with leading a full and fantastic life for disabled travelers (and their travel companions, naturally.)

There’s a lot going on this month, so let’s get to it.

Come aboard and follow me, it’s time for news! [more]

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Posted May 13th, 2011 in Accessible Travel
Brazilian beach

Brazilian beach
Photo by: Photo by: danielmosc (Stock Exchange)

Welcome back to Disabled Travelers!

Last week, we checked out accessible travel in Argentina, marking a rare trip to the south for our beloved blog. This time around, we’ll be continuing our “Best Places to Retire Outside the U.S.” series, with a tour of wheelchair accessible accommodations and attractions in that perennial hot spot, Brazil.

Like Argentina, Brazil benefits from an accessible tour package provided by the top-notch disability travel specialists at Accessible Journeys, but I’m willing to bet that’s not all we can discover. Join us for the Brazil access guide, won’t you? [more]

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Posted May 6th, 2011 in access guides
The Seven Lakes, Argentina

The Seven Lakes, Argentina
Photo by: Leonardo Chamorro (Stock Exchange)

Welcome back to Disabled Travelers!

A few weeks back we looked at CNBC’s list of best places to retire outside the U.S., and ever since, I’ve been itching to do an access guide on the top ten picks.

Although there are some European destinations, there are also areas throughout Central and South America, not usually known for the best in disability friendly accommodations.

But we’ve made so many discoveries in my time at Disabled Travelers I figured it couldn’t hurt to do some research …

So, we’re beginning our tour with beautiful Argentina! [more]

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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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