Travel & Disability
Scott Paul Rains
Articles
Profiles of Adventure Travelers: Innovation on the Edge
Q: What are people with disabilities doing in the area of adventure travel and extreme sports?
A: Almost everything!
Resources on Destination Accessibility - E to Z
A continuation of the series reviewing the Travel & Disability section list of links. This piece covers the second half of the the category "Resources on Destination Accessibility."
Resources on Destination Accessibility – A to E
A review of some of the links found at the Travel & Disability Section of Suite 101.
Rights of Travelers with Disabilities
Review the rights of travelers with disabilities using this list of online resources from various countries.
There is a difference between accessible design and Universal Design. Recognizing the difference is one step in acquiring architectural literacy.
When just getting there isn't enough, take a can of beans on your trip.
Harris Interactive conducted a survey, both online and by telephone, between February 8- 25, 2005 on the travel behavior of US adults with disabilities for the Open Doors Organization. Results have been released from this follow-up to a similar a study done in 2002.
New Television Show on Travel and Disability Planned
Plans were announced today for a new television channel -- People With disabilities Broadcast Corporation (PWdBC). Plans include a travel show that will feature inclusive travel destinations and explore accessible travel opportunities.
Responsible Destination Development: Multi: Design for People and Estate Concordia
Over the past year a quiet revolution has been taking place on the Caribbean Island of St John. An eco-lodge is getting an inclusive makeover and a community is rallying to welcome travlers with disabilities.
The Vexel Quovis is a unique vehicle that is designed to be driven from a wheelchair.
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai: A Fair Sheikh for Travelers with Disabilities
Conferences on Inclusive Tourism are increasing around the world but Dubai is taking the lead in Inclusive Development Development by inviting 3 million travelers with disabilities to judge their ambitious goals.
Accessible Cruises, Fair Housing, and the Americans With Disabilities Act
This week two major decisions involving the American with Disabilities Act set the stage for improvements in the travel and hospitality industry in the US.
Sites by Travelers with Disabilities: Links at Suite101.com
This is the first in a series that will review the Rolling Rains Travel & Disability Links collection at Suite 101. This piece examines the category "Web Sites by Travelers with Disabilities."
The Global Reach of Accessible Tourism
Opening keynote from the 2005 International Conference on Accessible Tourism, Taipei, Taiwan, May 4-8, 2005.
Planning a vacation anywhere for the first time can be overwhelming. Planning a trip to a country that seems as big as a continent, and as diverse as several, poses special challenges. Here was my advice to one friend visting Brazil.
Taipei Plan of Action for Accessible Tourism
International Accessible Tourism Conference, held at Taipei from 5 to 6 May 2005, produced an action plan that promises continued, coordinated development of barrier-free tourism infrastructure in the region.
Inclusive Tourism: Some Definitions
Inclusive Tourism draws from Universal Design and Visitability to assure participation of the broadest range of travelers.
The First International Conference on Accessible Tourism - Taipei, Taiwan
Eden Social Welfare Foundation will host the first international conference dedicated entirely to travel and disability. To be help May 4 - 8, 2005 in Taipei, Taiwan, the conference will simultaneously launch the Asia Pacific Accessible Travel League (APTL). Comments posted in the Discussion following this article will be used by ...
Advice for Travel with a Canine Companion – Outta Sight Travel
Jackie Hull shares tips for travelers with service dogs.
Getting the Design Right - Inclusive Destination Development
A slow transformation is taking place in the travel and hospitality industry. Concepts like "Universal Design," Visitability," and "Inclusive Destination Development" are part of the new vocabulary of a tourism exhibiting the "Curb Cut Effect."
Summer Travel Agenda 2005: Include America
Tourists come to America to experience its culture - and a firsthand experience of Universal Design and the impact of the Americans with Disability Act can sometimes be the highpoint of the visit.
Accidental Tourism: Life Beyond Business Travel
Travel tips for turning business into pleasure.
Multi-Sensory Travel Specialists – Outta Sight Travel
Jackie Hull, pioneer of a multi-sensory approach to travel and founder of Outta Sight Travel, passes on her advice for blind travelers.
An editorial on Spector et. al vs. Norwegian Cruise Line Ltd.
Bo Beolens' Style Accessible Birding
An interview with Bo Beolens, founder of The Disabled Birders Association and FatBirder.com.
Tips for the Season in Between
Tips and resources to make travel planning enjoyable.
Theme Parks, Imaginary Worlds, and Real Access
Looking at theme parks from the perspective of inclusion.
Trekking Through the 2004 Adventures in Travel Expo
A review of the Adventures in Travel Expo 2004 from the perspective of travelers with disabilities.
Defining the Market of Travelers With Disabilities
Applying best practices to travel and hositality using the United Nation's definition of disability with notes from the field of Universal Design.
Waking Up to a Changed Travel Market
Notes to the Travel & Hospitality Industry on reaching the traveling public with appropriate products.
Altitude with a “Can Do” Attitude
Challenge was born of a dream to inspire and motivate physically and mentally challenged children and youth through aviation. Founded by disabled aviator Rick Amber, has a history of bringing Fly Days -- airborne experiences where youth with disabilites acually pilot a small aircraft -- to communities throughout the U.S.
Wheeling Through the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay in Northern California is an enchanting mixure of natural beauty and cultural richness all in a comfortable climate. One of its major attractions - the Monterey Bay Aquarium - is very easy to enjoy from a wheelchair.
Find Information on Travel and Disability at Suite101.com
An overview of the many resources on travel, disability and traveling with a disability that are available at Suite 101.
Holiday Giving With a Travel Theme
A few ideas in the holiday spirit that you can take advantage of throughout the whole year.
All I Want for Christmas is a Vexel Quovis...
A short holiday gift Wish List by one year-round traveler.
The Six Knows of Preparing to Travel
Six areas to look at before traveling with a disability.