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Handicapped Travel Resources for the Deaf: June Edition
Posted June 16th, 2010 in accessible crusies, Accessible Travel, general news and helpful information
Peace!
Photo by: Henning Buchholz (Stock Exchange)
The deaf tourism market is growing by the day, and Disabled Travelers is here to help our deaf friends find the best deals and book the best trips in handicapped travel for the hearing impaired. Because this is so important, we’ve started a monthly special feature to show off the very best in deaf tour operators and vacation packages around the world. If you know something we don’t, or have an experience with any of these sites or services that you want to share, write in any time! Here are this month’s picks … [more]
Disabled Travelers Summer Special: Gulf State Travel and the Oil Spill
Posted June 10th, 2010 in general news and helpful information
Gulf Coast beaches: still here, and open for business!
Photo by: Kevinwa65 (Stock Exchange)
Thanks for tuning into the number one blog for handicapped travel and international access guides, Disabled Travelers. As we move into the second month since the oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, I just wanted to update everyone on travel conditions here in the region. As you may remember, I am a life-long resident of Florida and frequent traveler throughout the Gulf region, so this is a particularly important subject for me. Here are a few things to know about the situation. [more]
Disabled Travelers Summer Special: Beach and “All Terrain” Wheelchairs
Posted June 8th, 2010 in general news and helpful information
All this CAN be yours ...
Photo by: Faey Szeuw (Stock Exchange)
Hello again, everybody, and welcome back to our Disabled Travelers blog. You know, nothing beats a beautiful white sand beach for enjoying summer weather, but nature hasn’t provided much in the way of mobility impaired access on most coastlines. Luckily, the handicapped travel movement has inspired a wide range of specialized wheelchairs that can improve accessibility just about anywhere, including the beach. As part of our Summer Special series, we’ll look at some of the top brands on the coast. Surf’s up! [more]
Disabled Travelers News Round Up: June, Part 1
Posted June 4th, 2010 in general news and helpful information
Wheelchair athletics are on the rise!
Photo by: Pierre Benker (Stock Exchange)
Good morning, everybody! Welcome to June, and Disabled Travelers’ first news round-up of the new month. Yes, it’s time again to see what’s happening in the world of accessible travel. So relax and enjoy as I tap the newswire and deliver the latest handicapped travel and wheelchair lifestyle info from sources around the globe. And what’s on the dial today? Wheelchair accessible athletics seem to be on the rise, both in the U.S. and around the world! But that’s not all … so let’s get rolling! [more]
Another Handicapped Travel Resources Grab Bag
Posted June 2nd, 2010 in access guides, general news and helpful information
Amsterdam Central Station
Photo by: Florian Engels (Stock Exchange)
Howdy, folks! Every once in a while on Disabled Travelers we sit back and enjoy a post or two from the one destination you always come back to: home. It’s time for just such a post, where we’ll be looking at the newest and latest websites to grace the wheelchair accessible travel scene. Plenty of creative and passionate folks are out there developing new resources for us to use, and it’s my job to tell you all about ‘em, so let’s roll. [more]
Handicapped Travel Resources for the Deaf: May Edition
Posted May 21st, 2010 in general news and helpful information
A glorious view of the Adriatic Sea
Photo by: Karlis Caupals (Stock Exchange)
Last month on Disabled Travelers, we kicked off a new feature exploring resources especially for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.
Now we continue looking at access guides, accessible cruises, and other information specifically for travelers with hearing impairment.
This is a slightly smaller niche than handicapped travel in general, but no less important, and there’s definitely a lot of great content that make your world travel goals a reality.
Now, another look into the vibrant world of deaf travel! [more]
The Pinnacles at Phillip Island, Australia
Photo by: Timo Balk (Stock Exchange)
Welcome back to Disabled Travelers!
On today’s blog we’ll take a look at the latest news around the world for handicapped travelers.
There are quite a few stories of interest this month, some of them good news, some not-so-good, but all worthy of note.
And it’s my job to rustle them all up and showcase them all in one place, so let’s take a peek at what May has in store for us. [more]
The City of Lights, Part 2: Accessible Transportation Options in Paris
Posted May 13th, 2010 in general news and helpful information
The Louvre at dusk
Photo by: Jan Jelnek (Stock Exchange)
Hello, hello!
Today on the Disabled Travelers blog, we continue our journey through the beautiful city of Paris.
There’s so much to experience here in the capital of France that I’ve decided to break things down a bit more than usual for our Paris access guides.
This time, we’ll be focused on accessibility in transportation; how to get around easily so you can take it all in and enjoy your visit.
If you’re like me, then mobility impaired access in public transportation is important to you, and I’m here to give you the inside scoop. [more]
Si’s Next Adventure: Handicapped Travel in Berlin
Posted April 29th, 2010 in access guides, Accessible Travel, airlines, general news, personal and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
The Reichstag building in Berlin
Photo by: Matthias Choules (Stock Exchange)
Hello, everyone! Today is the first post in a series I’ll be doing with an eye toward my own upcoming trip, where I’ll be visiting London, Berlin, Stockholm, Krakow, and Dublin. Now, we’ve already covered London and Dublin in previous posts, of course (and they’re known to be two of my favorite destinations) but in the upcoming posts we’ll be looking at access guides and handicapped travel resources for the rest. Then, once I’m actually on my way, a second series of posts will highlight some of my journey. We begin in Berlin, a melting pot containing residents from over 200 nations. [more]
Handicapped Travel Resources for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Posted April 15th, 2010 in general news and helpful information
Thumbs up!
Photo by: Henning Buchholz (Stock Exchange)
Hello, hello, hello! Today’s post on Disabled Travelers is all about our deaf and hard-of-hearing traveler friends. We often have a focus on mobility impaired access around here, but as we all know, hearing impairment creates a whole different set of challenges. That shouldn’t stop you from going wherever you wish, of course, and we’re here to help with resources to get you moving! [more]
