posted on January 1, 2012 - 12:20pm
Correction: An earlier version of this article had the incorrect website and phone number for Bridgeview Manufacturing. The story was revised to reflect the correct information.
Barbara Graztke loves to vacation and enjoys traveling six to eight months out of every year. But she finds hotels uncomfortable and doesn’t like to fly. She visits family and friends across the country, but is unable to...
posted on October 1, 2011 - 11:03am
The prospect of traveling in a wheelchair to London, a city steeped with history dating back to the Romans, filled me with trepidation.
Visions of cobblestone streets, buildings without elevators, and entryways with massive stairways had my heart racing with anxiety as I planned our first trip to London.
posted on March 31, 2011 - 11:05am
Bright red and warm gold foliage creates an autumn bouquet shimmering through the tree-lined streets of downtown Little Rock. Restaurant windows are wide open to capture the crisp November air. Walking along the busy sidewalk, we are tempted to reach out and shake hands with the patrons. Fall has arrived in the Arkansas capital.
posted on October 1, 2010 - 5:00pm
Accessible family fun is the focus of Morgan’s Wonderland, an amusement park designed specifically for children and adults with special needs. The 25-acre facility in San Antonio, Texas, is a place where kids of all abilities can interact.
posted on June 24, 2010 - 3:51pm
The deep forests, cascading creeks and tranquil alpine lakes of the hiking trails of the Northwest provide some of the most spectacular scenery in America. My wife Debi and I love these trails, and now that she uses a wheelchair for ataxia, we’ve been surprised to discover how many are accessible.
posted on April 1, 2010 - 4:10pm
Just sitting on the beach puts a smile on our faces. There’s something special about warm breezes blowing across your cheeks, breathing healthy gulps of saltwater air, listening to waves crash against the shore and seeing the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico tickling the sugar-white sand.
posted on February 12, 2010 - 3:00pm
Over the years, you've read all about the breathtaking destinations and exciting adventures awaiting travelers with disabilities in Andy Vladimir's "To Boldly Go" column in Quest. Now let's take a look at some of the travel agencies that make accessible travel a reality.
If you build it...
posted on October 1, 2009 - 11:04am
Over the years, we’ve traveled to Orlando, Fla., with tots, tweens and teens in tow. The theme parks are constantly adding new rides and shows to keep people coming back, and we love exploring new attractions, hotels and restaurants.
We never tire of Orlando. It’s a favorite vacation destination for our family and one of the most wheelchair-friendly places in the country.
Accessibility info
posted on July 1, 2009 - 2:27pm
Formerly a railroad terminal and looking like a castle, the Union Station Marriott is an accessible landmark hotel in St. Louis.
posted on April 1, 2009 - 4:10pm
For people with disabilities, travel can present both wonderful opportunities and daunting obstacles — the latter due to the inaccessibility of transportation, accommodations and popular tourist sites.
The good news is that many countries are making more locations accessible to wheelchairs. And even more good news: Increasing numbers of devices and services are appearing on the market for the...
