Archive for Category: "Accessible Travel"
Ask Peter: Wheelchair Travel, Repositioning Cruises & More
If you have a travel problem or just need advice before your next trip, then ask Peter. Every Saturday on Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio (click here to listen to the most recent podcast), Peter stops to address your travel questions. You can talk to Peter at 1-888-88-PETER (1-888-887-3837) or email peter@petergreenberg.com. You can also tweet [...]
Travel Tip: Adaptable Skiing Resources
Winter sports don’t have to be off limits to those with mobility issues. In fact, there are more opportunities than ever to participate in adaptive sports. The key is tracking down an organization that facilitates the process. In California, an organization called Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra works with both kids and veterans to provide adaptive sports [...]
Travel Tip: Accessible Diving
Sure, scuba diving requires training and certification. But that doesn’t mean it’s off limits to people with disabilities. Here’s how you can get involved. The Handicapped Scuba Association developed a certification program for divers with all kinds of disabilities. Level A means you can dive with one other person in the traditional buddy system–everyone from [...]
Travel Tip: Adaptive Sports Programs this Winter Season
With snow already falling at some ski resorts, winter sports programs are gearing up. And the good news is, there is a host of adaptive sports programs for disabled travelers. Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra runs its ski and snowboarding program from Mammoth Mountain Ski Area. Their instructors create a customized program depending your individual needs. [...]
Travel Tip: 2012 Paralympics Tickets
Sure, all the buzz is about the Summer Games in London next year. But tickets are also going on sale for the Paralympic Games, which will take place the week after. Between August 29 and September 9, the event will feature 22 athletic events. We’re talking everything from Judo to swimming, cycling, and wheelchair rugby. [...]
Bangkok Markets, Shopping & Thai Travel Tips: Suzy Gershman’s BKK Postcard
World traveler and shopper extraordinaire Suzy Gershman returns to the markets of Bangkok, Thailand. In between shopping adventures, she shares the off-season hotel and restaurant deals available to those willing to brave the summer heat. Dear Peter, Summer is a great time to visit Asia. Yes, it’s hot and humid just like at home, but [...]
Accessible France: Travel Tips For Wheelchair Users
Though France presents certain challenges with accessible travel, correspondent Emma Verrill argues that the “je ne sais quoi” of French life outweighs any potential frustration. Her tips aim to make travel in France a memorable experience despite physical challenges. Traveling requires patience and organization, and traveling with a disability takes even more preparation. After spending [...]
TSA Says It Acted Appropriately In Demanding Removal Of Terminally Ill 95-Year-Old’s Adult Diaper
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is now disputing claims that its agents asked a 95-year-old woman to remove her adult diaper after the story sparked national outrage. The TSA has been discussing this story in the media for two days prior to denying the claim. The incident occurred nearly 10 days ago at the Northwest [...]
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