With crowded terminals, flight delays and the frenetic pace to make it to
your destination on time, traveling can be a hassle for people with
disabilities. It doesn't have to be. The Web offers a variety of ways to
make the journey almost as enjoyable as the destination.
- Disability Travel and Recreation Resources
Jim Lubin's site is a great place to get packing. It offers lists of
transportation options, accessible destinations and travel literature. There
are also links to newsletters and sites about government regulations.
- Gimp on the Go
The creator of this site, a disabled man, admits that his site's name might
not be politically correct, but wants to grab your attention and "establish
a candid atmosphere." What he's created is an excellent resource featuring
destination ideas, tons of tips and information on
van rentals,
service animals and
holiday travel.
- Access-Able Travel Sources
This site features time-saving tips for boarding and exiting an aircraft.
Includes information for wheelchairs, oxygen tanks, services animals and
more.
- Accessible Traveler's Database
Project Action's site allows visitors to select a state and city to search
for a list of accessible transportation options. Its links include a list of
national toll-free numbers for services such as Amtrak train travel,
Greyhound bus information and car rental services.
- Moss Rehab ResourceNet Accessible Travel
The unique features of this site are a cruise checklist, lists of travel
agency sites and connections to newsgroups and mailing lists.
- DisabilityInfo.gov
If you're a disabled person who's had a problem with air travel service,
fill out the form on this site to file a complaint about accessibility
problems.
- Society for the Advancement of Travelers with Handicaps
Provides several how-to lists for passengers with speech, sight and hearing
impairments as well as passengers traveling with a wheelchair. A
well-organized site, it can also aid people with kidney disease, diabetes or
arthritis as they make travel plans.
--- T. Beecham
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