Travel Information Center
Organizations
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AbilityTrip
AbilityTrip is an online community for travelers with disabilities and their companions seeking to learn or share information on the accessibility of destinations around the globe including logistics, accommodations, activities, and emergency services. [More Information on AbilityTrip]
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Access 2 Africa Safaris
Access2africaSafaris was created by JJ Bezuidenhout, a c-4 quadriplegic himself, and has been actively involved in encouraging those in the hospitality industry along the Elephant Coast and The Kingdom of Zululand, KwazuluNatal, South Africa to be accessible and wheelchair friendly. They are one of the few operators that specialize in Nataltours and specialize in KwazuluNatal from Durban, Africa's seaside playground and tropical paradise in the sun. Durban is the gateway to the Midland Meander, the Dolphin Coast, and the Elephant Coast. [More Information on Access 2 Africa Safaris]
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Access Exchange International
Access Exchange International (AEI) is a non-governmental organization which promotes accessible public transport for persons with disabilities and seniors in Africa, Asia, the Americas, Russia and eastern Europe. AEI produces several publications on providing public transit options for people with disabilities, and they have a listing of related web resources on their website. They also provide introductory or specialized workshops on all aspects of accessible transport worldwide. [More Information on Access Exchange International]
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Access for Disabled Americans
Access for Disabled Americans is a non-profit corporation founded in 1993 to help all persons with disabilities live and function in an accessible environment. The site does not have many on-line resources, but there is information on publications that may be informative, especially if you are interested in traveling in a wheelchair. [More Information on Access for Disabled Americans]
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Access Guide Canada
The mission of Access Guide Canada (AGC) is to bring together listings on accessible resources in Canada. Users are encouraged to add their own favorite accessible locations. Access Guide Canada is a project of the Canadian Abilities Foundation and is part of the organization's website, EnableLink. [More Information on Access Guide Canada]
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Access to Travel (Transport Canada)
Access to Travel provides information on accessible transportation and travel across Canada with the aim of making traveling an easier and more enjoyable experience for people with disabilities. The development of this Web site was spearheaded by Transport Canada in cooperation with other Canadian government departments, provincial governments and not-for-profit associations. [More Information on Access to Travel (Transport Canada)]
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Access Travel
Access Travel China is a professional tour operator in China dedicated to providing travel services for people with physical or cognitive disabilities around the world. The organization plans and escorts tailor-made tours in China for slow walkers, wheelchair users, people with vision and hearing disabilities, etc. in a safe, respectful, and leisurely atmosphere. Services begin with attentively listening to every special need and accommodating those needs by arranging the most appropriate accessible hotel, van, and tour. For wheelchair users and travelers who are blind, the staff to traveler ratio can be 1:1. Also available are sign language interrupters and licensed nurses. [More Information on Access Travel ]
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Access-Able Travel Source
Access-Able provides a wide variety of travel resources for travelers with disabilities. The site offers a database of information on transportation, accommodations, attractions, adventures, tours, travel resources, equipment rental, repair and medical resources around the world. They also offer a monthly newsletter you can order by email. [More Information on Access-Able Travel Source]
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Accessible Canadian Adventures
Accessible Canadian Adventures (ACA) designs, coordinates and arranges hunting, fishing and wildlife photography adventures specifically for sportsmen and women with disabilities. [More Information on Accessible Canadian Adventures ]
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Accessible Europe
Accessible Europe is a pool of European travel agents who are experts in accessible tourism services for people with special needs, including people with disabilities and seniors. [More Information on Accessible Europe]
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Accessible Italy
An Italian tour company that provides information and services for tourists with disabilities. [More Information on Accessible Italy]
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Accessible Portugal
Accessible Portugal is "a tourism company set up to offer innovative and quality tourism in Portugal" that is accessible to people with mobility disabilities, their families and friends. [More Information on Accessible Portugal]
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AdaptA
AdaptA specializes in tourism for seniors and visitors with disabilities in Mexico. It works with hotels, restaurants, agencies, carriers, parks, and other entities to make destinations throughout Mexico accessible for everybody. AdeptA also rents assistive products (such as beach wheelchairs) and arranges for accessible ground transportation. [More Information on AdaptA]
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Air Travelers with Disabilities Hotline, U.S. Department of Transportation
The toll-free hotline provides general information to consumers about the rights of air travelers with disabilities, responds to requests for printed consumer information, and assists air travelers with time-sensitive disability-related issues that need to be addressed in "real time." The line is staffed from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern time, seven days a week. Air travelers who experience disability-related air travel service problems may call the hotline to obtain assistance. Air travelers who would like DOT to investigate a complaint about a disability issue must submit their complaint in writing or via e-mail. [More Information on Air Travelers with Disabilities Hotline, U.S. Department of Transportation]
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Alternative Leisure Co. & Trips Unlimited
Trips Unlimited/Alternative Leisure, is a New England based company founded in 1983, as an organization providing recreation and travel for seniors and people with disabilities. [More Information on Alternative Leisure Co. & Trips Unlimited]
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Association HANDIPLAGE
Association Handiplage works to promote the accessibility of French beaches to people with disabilities of all sorts. In partnership with Handisport Pays – Basque, it publishes Handi Long, a guidebook rating the accessibility of beaches in Aquitaine and the Atlantic Pyrenees region to people with disabilities. Beaches are rated as independently accessible, accessible with assistance, or for the adventurous only. Association Handiplage has also participated in the development of products, such as the Tiralo amphibious beach wheelchair. [More Information on Association HANDIPLAGE]
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Baan Khun Daeng: Wheelchair Accessible Holiday in Thailand
"Baan Khun Daeng" offers people with a physical disability an accessible place to stay in northern Thailand. "Khun Daeng" (The Thai nick-name of Karsten Blokker) is a wheelchair user himself who has lived in Thailand since 1995 and speaks the Thai language. He has extensive experience and knowledge regarding the organization of nice/interesting trip and activities that can be enjoyed by wheelchair users. [More Information on Baan Khun Daeng: Wheelchair Accessible Holiday in Thailand]
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Blind Bargains
Blind Bargains tracks deals and bargains on blindness-related products including deals from online stores, used items, and auctions. The goal is to connect blind people with reasonably-priced equipment. Many items, especially used items, are listed on Ebay and on various Web sites, and the goal is to centralize this information. The site also offer a feature called Blind Search, a customized search engine for dozens of blindness-related websites. [More Information on Blind Bargains]
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Broken Beauties
Broken Beauties offers "fashionable" products for people temporary disabilities resulting from injury or illness. Items include color crutch and cast covers, canes, dressing aids, footwear, eating aids, and writing and typing aids. There also is a section with information to aid travelers with temporary disabilities. [More Information on Broken Beauties]
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Costa Rica Deaf Travel Corporation
Costa Rica Deaf Travel Corporation is a travel agency that specializes in arranging trips and tours in Costa Rica for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Costa Rica Deaf Travel was founded in 1998 and it invites people with or without hearing disabilities to learn about Costa Rica's culture, language and biodiversity. They also offer programmed tour for seniors, families, and individual travelers. They have deaf tour guides in ASL, English sign language, German sign language and international sign language. [More Information on Costa Rica Deaf Travel Corporation]
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Disabled Holidays 4u
Disabled Holidays 4u is a web resource on which individuals and organizations list a variety of travel-related services and opportunities available to people with disabilities, including accommodations, adapted rent-a-car, tour operators, equipment rental, transportation, and nursing care companies. The site is based in Portugal, but the resources include locations throughout the world. Use of the site is free to consumers. Companies and individuals who list resources on the site are required to pay a fee. [More Information on Disabled Holidays 4u]
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DisabledTravelers.com
DisabledTravelers.com was founded by Jeremy Rynders, who has a sister with disabilities. The site is based on the resources that he has found as he and his sister have travelled. It contains an extensive list of tour and cruise operators, travel agents and other travel professionals that specialize in disability travel. The site also has an online travelers community sith message boards, travel blogs and an online photo gallery. [More Information on DisabledTravelers.com]
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Dodecanese Association
Headquartered on Rhodes, the Association serves people with disabilities on the Dodecanese Islands. [More Information on Dodecanese Association]
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EasyAsia
EasyAsia is a service provided by the same group of travel agents that formed Accessible Europe. They have extended their expertise to include accessible tourism services for people with special needs, including people with disabilities and seniors, who would like to travel in Southeast Asia. [More Information on EasyAsia]
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Emerging Horizons
Emerging Horizons is a consumer oriented magazine about accessible travel. Its primary focus is travel for people with mobility disabilities; everybody from wheelchair-users to slow walkers. The magazine has lots of access information, resources, news and travel tips with no advertising. Emerging Horizons is available in print and online. Selected articles and columns from past issues are available online as is the current issue's table of contents. [More Information on Emerging Horizons]
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EnjoyBedAndBreakfast.com - Accessible B&B Collection
This site provides a list of bed and breakfast inns in England and Scotland that identify themselves as having accessible accommodations. Most establishments provide a detailed Access Statement under "Facilities" in their respective listings. [More Information on EnjoyBedAndBreakfast.com - Accessible B&B Collection]
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Epic Enabled
Epic Enabled offers overland wheelchair-accessible camping and adventure safaris as well as day tours in South Africa. in the Kruger National Park, Garden Route and day tours in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Travel is done in a specially adapted and equipped Mercedes Benz truck, which has been modified for passengers who use wheelchairs and has a hydraulic passenger lift. This truck provides maximum viewing when driving. The seats are removable, providing space and maneuverability in the passenger section so travellers can move themselves around from the one side of the vehicle to the other side to follow game and get the best views of other sights. Epic Enabled also has a Mercedes Benz Sprinter Bus, which is used for smaller groups and airport transfers. Tours include a wide range of fully equipped, accessible accommodations, including tented camps, bungalows and cottages. All accommodations have solid off-the-ground beds. Epic Enabled also provides three meals a day while on tour, including traditional African dishes served in a boma, barbecues, potjie, picnics, etc. Vegetarians and those with special dietary requirements can be accommodated. [More Information on Epic Enabled]
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European Network for Access (ENAT)
ENAT was established in 2006 as an initiative of nine sponsoring organisations in six EU Member States. ENAT is working to improve accessibility in the tourism sector by consolidating existing knowledge and giving all actors the opportunity to put this knowledge to use through collaboration, wherever they are based in Europe. National Coordinators are appointed by the ENAT Board to work towards the aims and objectives of ENAT at the national level. They recruit new members, provide information in the national language, and provide services for the members in their respective countries. National Coordinators also act as the "face" of ENAT in their country. As such, they may liaise and collaborate with other national bodies and organisations on matters concerning accessible tourism. [More Information on European Network for Access (ENAT)]
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Family Resource Center
"Family Resource Center is an innovative nonprofit agency that fosters partnerships, increases access to health and human services and builds the capacity of agencies to serve the community. Centrally located for Eastsiders, the Center's "one-stop" campus was designed to relieve the difficulties of getting to community services. The Center houses wide-ranging and complementary services to meet the multiple needs of clients, overcome transportation barriers and provide the community with a large service mix. Twenty-two independent agencies are current members of the Family Resource Center Association." [More Information on Family Resource Center]
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Global Dialysis
Global Dialysis is a resource for dialysis patients who want to travel. Its major resource is a directory of over 11,800 dialysis centers in 127 countries. In addition, there are lists of accommodation, travel agents, tours and cruises and travel insurance companies that cater to dialysis patients. There is also a directory of kidney patient associations around the world. [More Information on Global Dialysis]
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Globe Trotter Club
GlobeTrotterClub is a travel agency that offers tourism packages and services designed for the physically challenged travelers, their families and friends, making all areas of the world accessible to them. Their vision is to provide a way for the physically challenged travelers to enjoy their vacations by addressing special needs. By doing this, they are able to offer exclusive lifestyle vacations, escorted tours, safaris, vacation rentals, short breaks, special offers and educational stays to a variety of destinations. GlobeTrotterClub's partners have been carefully selected because they have the skills and resources to make a vacation enjoyable and also because they value personalized attention to create unique vacation. [More Information on Globe Trotter Club]
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GoAfrica Safaris & Travel
GoAfrica Safaris & Travel tailors safaris to suit individual needs and interests. Rather than offer a selection of set packaged safari options, the company creates an itinerary for the individual traveler. They work with individuals to select an itinerary, choose destinations, decide how they want to travel and how long to stay in each location. Choose from a range of budgets, accommodation options, and activities. [More Information on GoAfrica Safaris & Travel]
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Hibiscus Travel
This agency specializes in cruises for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. [More Information on Hibiscus Travel]
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Hire Mobility
Based in Perth, Western Australia, Hire Mobility is a family-owned and operated company that rents wheelchair-accessible vans. Vehicles seat up to ten people, including a person in a wheelchair. Overseas and interstate enquiries are welcome and flexible pick-up and delivery arrangements are offered. Hire Mobility also offer a breakdown service. [More Information on Hire Mobility]
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I Can Travel!
Can Travel was created "to promote creative thinking, expand travel options and live as free from our disabilities as we can." It provides a wide variety of information information about all aspects of traveling with disabilities, including a directory of resources. There is also a blog provided by the site's operators, Marlene and Steve, that shares their own travel experiences and insights. [More Information on I Can Travel!]
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International Association for Handicapped Divers
The International Association for Handicapped Divers (IAHD) is a diving association, which has focused upon providing the means for those with physical disabilities who wish to become scuba divers. To enable individuals with serious physical disabilities to participate in underwater activities the IAHD provides competent, instructors, underwater guides, capable dive buddies, as well as training programs, standards, guidelines, materials, and member support. The IAHD also conducts update seminars, symposiums and attend Dive conventions. Members are kept informed of the latest information via the IAHD Newsletters. [More Information on International Association for Handicapped Divers]
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Jade Garden Resort
The Jade Garden is a beach resort in Thailand that was specifically designed for people with disabilities. The entire resort is completely accessible and designed in such a way as to disguise the necessary functional aspects of living with a disability while giving an overall appearance of a true tropical paradise. [More Information on Jade Garden Resort]
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Meeting the Need
The goal of Meeting the Need is to provide a unique and readily accessible adventure Retreat destination geared towards individuals and/or groups with special needs, providing an adventure retreat for people with disabilities in a historic mining, mountain environment that is totally accessible. [More Information on Meeting the Need]
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Mobility International USA
MIUSA seeks "to empower people with disabilities around the world through international exchange, information, technical assistance and training, and to ensure the inclusion of people with disabilities in international exchange and development programs." MIUSA manages the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange (NCDE) The NCDE works to educate people with disabilities and disability-related organizations about international educational exchange opportunities, promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in all types of exchange, community and volunteer service programs. The NCDE also provides advice and technical assistance to international exchange organizations and colleges and universities on how to include people with disabilities in their exchange programs. [More Information on Mobility International USA]
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Mobility-Advisor.com
Mobility-Advisor.com is designed to be an educational guide on wheelchair options, mobility resources and recreational outlets that enhance the lives of individuals of all ages who need mobility assistance. [More Information on Mobility-Advisor.com]
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MossRehab Hospital
MossRehab is a hospital in the Philadelphia area offers comprehensive care to people with a broad range of conditions--including stroke, brain injury, orthopaedic and musculoskeletal disabilities, spinal cord dysfunction, pulmonary disorders, amputations, and other forms of disability. The site also offers a wide variety of other information on disability-related subjects including the ADA and accessible travel. [More Information on MossRehab Hospital]
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Ontario Sailing Association - Able Sail
Sponsored by the Ontario Sailing Association, Able Sail provides training in accessible sailing, sponsors races, and has an accessible boat loan program. Its web site contains links to a wide range of resources to meet the information needs of people with disabilities who are interested in sailing. [More Information on Ontario Sailing Association - Able Sail]
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Open Doors Organization (ODO)
Open Doors Organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Chicago and dedicated to improving access for people with disabilities as consumers. They aspire also to teach businesses how to succeed in the disability market, while simultaneously "empowering the disability community through information, opportunity, and hope. Since our founding in 2000, Open Doors Organization has become a leader within travel and tourism, helping to transform the way the industry perceives and relates to persons with disabilities." ODO also takes to the radio waves every month with its web talk show, Easy Access Travel Talk Radio. The show covers anything and everything to do with inclusive travel-—from airline regulations to cruise ship accessibility to online booking—and introduces listeners to the top accessible destinations, here and abroad. [More Information on Open Doors Organization (ODO)]
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Open World
Published by the Society for the Advancement of Travelers with Handicaps (SATH), each issue of Open World contains travel accounts written by individuals with disabilities, as well as updates on exciting tours, the latest accessible cruise ships, new regulations affecting disability travel, and travel advice from experts. The contents of the current issue are available online, but the "Back Issues" link only provides access to a list of the old issues. [More Information on Open World]
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Palma Tours
This agency specializes in tours of Egypt for deaf travel groups. [More Information on Palma Tours]
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Project ACTION Accessible Traveler's Database
"Funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transportation Administration, Easter Seals Project ACTION promotes cooperation between the transportation industry and the disability community to increase mobility for people with disabilities under the ADA and beyond. We offer various resources, as well as training and technical assistance, in an effort to make the ADA work for everyone, everyday. More than a dozen years after our creation, our goal - and our name - remains unchanged: Accessible Community Transportation In Our Nation (ACTION)." [More Information on Project ACTION Accessible Traveler's Database ]
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Rullaten ry
Rullaten ry was founded in 1987 to provide information and counselling for disabled persons in Finland. The organization focuses on issues relating to transportation and travel for people with disabilities and provides information on travel-related issues. Rullaten ry serves all disabled people, their relatives, caregivers, policy makers and travel service providers as well as providers of assistive services and products. Their annual publication, "Accessible Helsinki," provides information on over 800 destinations in Finland including accessibility, accommodations, disability-related services, nature experiences, and other information of interest to travellers with disabilities. [More Information on Rullaten ry]
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SafariGuideAfrica
SafariGuideAfrica is a privately-run site providing advice on African Safaris and Safari Parks on the continent, including in-depth reviews of top safari lodges and advice written by well-traveled safari experts. The link leads to an article for people with disabilities. [More Information on SafariGuideAfrica]
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Serena's Song: Accessible Hot Air Ballooning
Serena's Song is the only FAA approved hot air balloon that is accessible for people who use a wheelchair. The design, a side door that opens to permit ramped entry, was designed by Gary Waldman. It was inspired by his daughter, Serena, who has cerebral palsy. After seeing how much she enjoyed riding the balloon he created one that now appears at events all over the country. [More Information on Serena's Song: Accessible Hot Air Ballooning]
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Smithsonian Institution Accessibility Program
This site offers information on the efforts of the Smithsonian to offer accessible exhibits, learning activities, publications, and multimedia materials. [More Information on Smithsonian Institution Accessibility Program]
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Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality
The Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality, founded in 1976, is an educational nonprofit membership organization. Its mission is to raise awareness of the needs of all travelers with disabilities, remove physical and attitudinal barriers to free access and expand travel opportunities in the U.S. and abroad. Members include travel professionals, consumers with disabilities and other individuals and corporations. The SATH site offers resources on accessible modes of travel and destinations. [More Information on Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality]
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Special Magic Travel
Special Magic Travel is a travel agency specializing in travel tours and destinations for people with disabilities and seniors. They work to customize accomodations and provide arrangements necessary for special services. [More Information on Special Magic Travel]
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Sprout
Sprout is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities and mental retardation grow through challenging and safe travel experiences. Based in New York City, the programs are available to people with MR/DD and the agencies that serve them throughout the United States. Participants have the opportunity to experience age-appropriate, recreational and leisure activities in a small group setting. By offering these experiences, through these activities, the organization seeks to enhance the mobility, self-confidence, and socialization of our participants. And through community-based activities, Sprout strives to break down some of the barriers that exist between participants and the general public. The organization offers a vacation program for adults, custom-designed trips for other organizations, and programs and activities based in New York City. Sprout offers a Make-A-Movie program which offers people with developmental disabilities the opportunity to star in and be part of the creative video-making process and the Sproutflix program, which distributes films specifically and exclusively related to the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Sproutflix offers streams, downloads, DVDs and playlists to be purchased and licensed for institutional use.. Sprout also sponsors an annual film festival and the Sproutstock music festival. [More Information on Sprout]
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Transportation, U.S. Department of
The DOT site provides access to national transportation laws, rules and regulations. For specific information on disabilitiy issues, go to the "Accessibility" section of the "Citizen Services" area. [More Information on Transportation, U.S. Department of]
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Trips Inc.
Trips Inc. provides award winning, all-inclusive vacation packages for adults with developmental disabilities. Trips Inc. also has a Young Adventurers program for youths between the ages of 16 and 22. [More Information on Trips Inc.]
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WebAccess New Mexico
WebAccess New Mexico is an online travel guide for people with disabilities in New Mexico. It was prepared by the New Mexico Governor's Committee on Concerns of the Handicapped. [More Information on WebAccess New Mexico]
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Wheelers Accessible Vans
Wheelers offers van rentals in 26 states and Washington, D.C., with delivery available. Vans and minivans can be rented in a variety of configurations and with hand controls or other modifications. The individual locations can also help arrange scooter and wheelchair rentals. [More Information on Wheelers Accessible Vans]
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Wilderness Inquiry
Wilderness Inquiry (WI) is a non-profit organization that focuses on getting people from all walks of life to personally experience the natural world. Since 1978, WI has served over 150,000 people, including many who have disabilities or otherwise do not fit the "wilderness traveler" stereotype. Recent trips have included dogsledding in Alaska, canoeing in the Everglades, and kayaking on Lake Powell. [More Information on Wilderness Inquiry]
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Wilderness on Wheels
The Wilderness On Wheels Foundation operates a model wilderness-access facility which makes a Colorado mountain environment accessible to all. The organization is a nonprofit agency with no paid administrative staff. [More Information on Wilderness on Wheels]
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2nd ENAT International Congress on Tourism for All, 2009
September 30, 2009 to October 1, 2009 in Vienna, Austria
The Congress, sponsored by the European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT), will showcase the latest and most innovative contributions to "accessible tourism for all" from Europe and around the world. ENAT particularly encourages accessible tourism destinations, suppliers, project teams and disability/consumer organizations to exhibit at this event. Public and private enterprises and NGOs from Central and Eastern European countries are especially welcome. [More Information on 2nd ENAT International Congress on Tourism for All, 2009]
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11th International Conference on Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Disabled Persons (TRANSED 2007)
June 18, 2007 to June 21, 2007 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
In accordance with its theme, "Benchmarking, Evaluation and Vision for the Future", TRANSED 2007 will review advances in research, profile international breakthroughs and explore perspectives for technological innovations in order to respond to the mobility challenges of an aging population and of persons with disabilities, as part of an inclusive society. The conference will offer an exhibition where participants will have an overview of the deployment of innovation in the field of accessible transportation. [More Information on 11th International Conference on Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Disabled Persons (TRANSED 2007)]
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Statue of Liberty Renovations Improve Accessibility
Oct 28, 2012
The Statue of Liberty reopened on October 28, 2012 after a year-long renovation. Upon reopening, people who use wheelchairs are able to visit the Statue's observation level for the first time. The National Park Service installed an elevator designed to accommodate wheelchairs as part of the renovation. [More Information on Statue of Liberty Renovations Improve Accessibility]
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Supreme Court Rules that ADA Applies to Cruise Ships
Jun 06, 2005
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that international cruise lines sailing in U.S. waters must comply with Americans with Disabilites Act requirements that apply to U.S.-based cruise lines. The 5-4 ruling was unclear abount how much the foreign cruise lines will actually have to reconfigure the pools, restaurants and emergency equipment on their ships. Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote that cruise lines need not comply with the ADA to the extent it creates too much international discord or disruption of internal affairs, under a provision of the ADA limiting modification to those that are "readily achievable". The decision resulted from a suit by three people with disabilities claimed that they paid for accessible staterooms on board a Norwegian Cruise Lines ship only to find that they were unable to use elevators, restaurants and other facilities on the ship. [More Information on Supreme Court Rules that ADA Applies to Cruise Ships]
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Wired on Wheels to Offer Accessiblity Information on Restaurants and other Travel Destinations
Nov 15, 2000
Wired on Wheels (WOW!) is a new, not-for-profit Internet organization committed to providing people with disabilities with information on the accessibility of potential travel destinations such as restaurants. WOW! offers people who are disabled â?? and their friends and family â?? an online community where they can rate accessibility, find out what other reviewers think about a destination, and make informed decisions about where to go. The information will be posted with the restaurant reviews found on Digital City.com. WOW! needs your input. [More Information on Wired on Wheels to Offer Accessiblity Information on Restaurants and other Travel Destinations]
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"Access America for People with Disabilities" Website Opens
Jul 27, 2000
In keeping with President Clinton's vision of using information technology to increase and improve customer service, the President announced a new website, Access America for People with Disabilities - www.disAbility.gov - that will serve as a "one-stop" electronic link to an enormous range of useful information to people with disabilities and their families. The website contains information relating to children and youth; employment, self employment, and entrepreneurship; transportation; health care and long term services and supports; choice and self-determination; recreation and travel; civil rights and protections; college, adult and vocational education; housing; technology; income supports; tax credits and deductions; disability statistics; and emergency preparedness. [More Information on "Access America for People with Disabilities" Website Opens ]
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Scoot-Around North America
Jul 30, 1999
Scoot-Around North America arranges worry-free scooter rentals for business or vacation travelers with restricted mobility. A call to a 24-hour toll-free number, a fax, or an E-mail can arrange a scooter rental. The company provides a no-obligation quotation, sources the type of scooter required and delivers it to the customer- at an airport, a hotel, a cruise ship-- anywhere. Rentals are available virtually anywhere in North America, and the company is presently expanding operations in Europe and the Americas, with many popular travel destinations being added as the need arises. Contact the company at Scoot-Around North America 396 Furby Street Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada R3B 2V5. Toll Free Phone: 1-888-441-7575; Fax : 204-772-6299. E-Mail: info@scootaround.com [More Information on Scoot-Around North America ]
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University of Louisville Conducts Survey on Improving Bus Access and Safety
Jan 01, 1900
Wheelchair and scooter users, their family members, and aids are invited by the University of Louisville to take a survey to share ramp-related problems they have experienced on public transit buses. Responses will be used to develop new ramp design guidelines and improve the accessibility, usability, and safety of bus ramps. All responses are anonymous. This survey is part of a research study funded by the National Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research. [More Information on University of Louisville Conducts Survey on Improving Bus Access and Safety]
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For Sale : Trekker Breeze
( Received Dec 22, 2010)
This very simple and affordable GPS is intended for people who are visually impaired. As simple as a TV remote, Breeze can be controlled by one hand. It verbally announces names of streets, intersections and landmarks as you walk. No need to stop passersby to know where you are... simply press a button and Breeze tells you your location on the spot. When you are in a vehicle, Breeze announces all intersections, allowing you to exit when you want. Imagine doing your neighborhood chores freely without having to always depend on other people, without having to count your steps or always worrying about getting lost. Breeze tells you where you are, where you are going and what is around, such as stores and public services. You can get more out of your neighborhood -a new world awaits you! Brand new used one time. [More Information on Trekker Breeze ]
