Archive for Category: "Accessible Travel"
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 [...]
Wheelchair-Accessible Lodgings London: 7 Accessible London Hotels Reviewed
With all the taxis, buses, and major attractions in London being wheelchair-friendly, one would think it’s the perfect vacation for accessible travel. However, less than 2 percent of London’s hotel rooms offer wheelchair access. Barbara and Jim Twardowski, RN, investigate accessible options and offer tips for finding the right hotel room to meet the disabled [...]
Wheelchair-Accessible Lodgings London: 7 Accessible London Hotels Reviewed
With all the taxis, buses, and major attractions in London being wheelchair-friendly, one would think it’s the perfect vacation for accessible travel. However, less than 2 percent of London’s hotel rooms offer wheelchair access. Barbara and Jim Twardowski, RN, investigate accessible options and offer tips for finding the right hotel room to meet the disabled [...]
Paraplegic Skier Talks Accessible Travel And Adaptive Sports In Park City
Getting paid to blog about your ski adventures? That’s just one of the crazy experiences Andy Campbell has had in his lifetime. Peter sat down with this British war veteran who was paralyzed in a climbing accident about his foray into adaptive sports. Plus, Campbell shares tips on finding accessible winter activities in Park City, [...]
Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Park City Skiing And Ski-Friendly Restaurants
Ever wondered what it’s like to land a dream job? Well, these two adventurers got to live it. As the winners of Canyons Ultimate Mountain Gig, adventure traveler Andy Campbell and Olympic skier Kaylin Richardson got the opportunity to move into Canyons Resort in Park City, Utah, and blog about their activities through [...]
Delta Lost My Grandma
Despite TSA and Delta Air Lines security measures, an incorrect boarding pass sent an 80-year-old grandmother 226 miles away from her intended destination on Sunday. Nefissa Yesuf was slated to fly from Dulles Airport to Atlanta, but allegedly was given someone else’s boarding pass by Delta employees. Instead of reaching her destination, Yesuf, who is [...]
Travel Tip: Adaptive Winter Sports 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 [...]
London Olympics 2012 Travel: Tickets, Accommodations, Transportation, Resources
Traveling to the Olympics is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. To ensure you have a gold medal time, start planning your trip now. Dena Braun-Rochwerger, The Fit Globetrotter, rounds up everything you need to know about planning for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. From her first tentative steps on the balance beam or his [...]
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