Travel & Disability

Ever felt left out of sports and leisure activities at home or on holiday? Getting involved in these sports -- individual or team -- and leisure activities might add some extra adventure to your next trip.

Feb 22, 2006 - Scott Paul Rains

Resources in the Travel & Disability Link List to help you locate service animals, animal companions and human aides.

Jan 22, 2006 - Scott Paul Rains

Travel agents, tour operators, and agencies with a specialization in serving travelers with disabilities.

Dec 22, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

Resources for packing, protecting, and repairing regular travel items or adaptive equipment. Sports equipment to get you into the outdoors. And items that just add a bit of comfort while on the road.

Nov 22, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

This review of the resources in the Travel & Disability Link section looks at "Tips for Travelers with Disabilities."

Oct 22, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

Both Hurricane Katrina and a deluge of outside expertise test the character of residents in communities in the US Gulf Coast. In an area where disability among citizens is double that of the rest of the country and where tourism is an important mainstay of the economy, Universal Design and Inclusive Destination Development are the right solutions.

Oct 12, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

Each Fall the Travel & Disability section looks at gear and gadgets that make travel a lot easier for people with disabilities.

Oct 4, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

Web 2.0 is a term coined by Tim O'Reilly and colleagues to describe the evolution of the web. The question for the Suite 101 Travel & Disability section is, "What can Web 2.0 offer to facilitate inclusive travel and tourism?" The Inclusive Travel & Tourism Community at Common Times seems a good place to find out.

Oct 2, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

An interview one of the organizers of the “Universal Access in Travel: Symposium and Exposition”, Tom Zoeller, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs for the American Association of Airport Executives. The event will be held December 12-14, 2005 at the Marriott Baltimore Waterfront Hotel.

Oct 1, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

Inclusive travel begets inclusive destinations -- or is it the reverse? A critical mass of savvy travelers and accessible destinations makes it possible to undertake region-wide planning for full inclusion. Hotel Dunas Canteras is poised to ignite that transmutation in the Canary Islands.

Sep 11, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

Q: What are people with disabilities doing in the area of adventure travel and extreme sports? A: Almost everything!

Sep 7, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

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."

Sep 2, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

A review of some of the links found at the Travel & Disability Section of Suite 101.

Aug 23, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

Review the rights of travelers with disabilities using this list of online resources from various countries.

Aug 17, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

There is a difference between accessible design and Universal Design. Recognizing the difference is one step in acquiring architectural literacy.

Aug 15, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

When just getting there isn't enough, take a can of beans on your trip.

Aug 8, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

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.

Aug 4, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

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.

Jul 26, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

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.

Jul 15, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

The Vexel Quovis is a unique vehicle that is designed to be driven from a wheelchair.

Jun 20, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

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.

Jun 19, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

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.

Jun 9, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

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."

Jun 2, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

Opening keynote from the 2005 International Conference on Accessible Tourism, Taipei, Taiwan, May 4-8, 2005.

May 16, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

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.

May 14, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

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.

May 11, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

Inclusive Tourism draws from Universal Design and Visitability to assure participation of the broadest range of travelers.

May 1, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

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 conference organizers.

Apr 26, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

Jackie Hull shares tips for travelers with service dogs.

Apr 17, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

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."

Apr 6, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

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.

Apr 1, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

Travel tips for turning business into pleasure.

Mar 16, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

Jackie Hull, pioneer of a multi-sensory approach to travel and founder of Outta Sight Travel, passes on her advice for blind travelers.

Mar 12, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

An editorial on Spector et. al vs. Norwegian Cruise Line Ltd.

Mar 7, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

An interview with Bo Beolens, founder of The Disabled Birders Association and FatBirder.com.

Feb 21, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

Tips and resources to make travel planning enjoyable.

Feb 11, 2005 - Scott Paul Rains

Looking at theme parks from the perspective of inclusion.

Dec 6, 2004 - Scott Paul Rains

A review of the Adventures in Travel Expo 2004 from the perspective of travelers with disabilities.

Nov 8, 2004 - Scott Paul Rains

Applying best practices to travel and hositality using the United Nation's definition of disability with notes from the field of Universal Design.

Sep 26, 2004 - Scott Paul Rains

Notes to the Travel & Hospitality Industry on reaching the traveling public with appropriate products.

Aug 26, 2004 - Scott Paul Rains

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.

Jul 26, 2004 - Scott Paul Rains

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.

Jun 26, 2004 - Scott Paul Rains

An overview of the many resources on travel, disability and traveling with a disability that are available at Suite 101.

Mar 8, 2004 - Scott Paul Rains

A few ideas in the holiday spirit that you can take advantage of throughout the whole year.

Dec 20, 2003 - Scott Paul Rains

A short holiday gift Wish List by one year-round traveler.

Dec 9, 2003 - Scott Paul Rains

Six areas to look at before traveling with a disability.

Nov 20, 2003 - Scott Paul Rains