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I’ve Been to 27 Countries. Here Are Some of My Top Tips for Traveling With a Disability.
Traveling with a disability can be one of life’s greatest pleasures – and one of the most frustrating. I hope you find these tips helpful when you plan your next great adventure.
United and Delta Are Trying to Make Air Travel for People With Disabilities a Little Easier
Airplane travel can be a nightmare if you have a disability, but airlines are slowly trying to make it a little easier. Here are two examples from United Airlines and Delta Airlines.
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Launches ‘Outdoors for Everyone’ Campaign
The Christopher & Diana Reeve Foundation has announced the launch of its “Outdoors for Everyone Campaign.” This initiative aims to ensure that the great outdoors is equally accessible and inclusive for all people – including those living with paralysis, their families, and caregivers.
Where to Find an Off-Road Wheelchair — and What To Do if Your State Doesn’t Have Them
In a growing trend, national and state parks and other outdoor recreation areas across the U.S. are providing off-road wheelchairs specifically designed for rougher terrain. Here’s where to find them and how to persuade your local park officials to stock one.
Athletics Can Help Anyone Thrive. Here’s a Massive List of Adaptive Sports Groups to Get Started.
Not everyone is into sports, but if you are, below is a list of national adaptive sports organizations in the U.S. and a few other countries, as well as organizations in every U.S. state.
Airline Travel Set to Become Easier for People With Disabilities — Eventually
The U.S. Department of Transportation is trying to make flying somewhat less of an ordeal for people with disabilities. On the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DOT announced a new rule that requires airline lavatories to be more accessible.
Pushing My Limits in the Alaskan Wilderness
“It’s just like delivering a placenta,” my brother-in-law, a doctor, says helpfully. I fail to see the humor. Dan and I are trudging through the Alaskan bush on the Canoe Portage From Hell…