I’ve fielded so many questions about airline travel, especially those 10 hour flights, that it deserves to be a yearly topic. It’s the big trips that most people are interested in, and also the ones that present the most challenge for people with disabilities. Well today we’re going to uncover some tips from some travelers […]
Accessible Parking Abuse – The Solution is in YOUR Hand with Parking Mobility
By Mack Marsh ~ Those of us with a disability see it all the time… that car parked in the accessible space with no plate or placard… unable to access the ramp on our vehicle because someone has parked in the hash marks designated for extra space needed for the disabled parking stall… or how […]
Wheeling Through NYC – Accessible Travel in the Big Apple
By Andrea Jehn Kennedy ~ New York City gets a bad rap. Coming from Colorado, and using a wheelchair, my husband Craig and I had all sorts of warnings that we’d collected from others before our trip: only 10% of the subway is accessible, the locals aren’t friendly, it’s a dirty city, the crime is […]
Access to Parks Project
By Ashley Olson ~ My father was killed in the same car accident that paralyzed me when I was fourteen. He was a great man and a wonderful father. He was also a ranger and taught me a lot about nature. It was his dream to see all the US National Parks but he only […]
Able Outdoors Accessible Lodging Map…Reviews Needed!
By Chad Waligura ~ One project we are really excited about is the interactive Accessible Lodging Map that is going to be a permanent part of the Able Outdoors site. It’s something I’ve been working on personally for several years and now is the time to get it running. To do this right we are […]