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Accessible Travel Improvements
There are many opportunities in the world of Accessible Travel to improve existing goods and services and to create new one. Here's a starting list.
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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.
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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."
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Tips for the Season in Between
Tips and resources to make travel planning enjoyable.
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Tips for Travelers with Disabilities
This review of the resources in the Travel & Disability Link section looks at "Tips for Travelers with Disabilities."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Global Reach of Accessible Tourism
Opening keynote from the 2005 International Conference on Accessible Tourism, Taipei, Taiwan, May 4-8, 2005.
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The Vexel Quovis Has Landed
The Vexel Quovis is a unique vehicle that is designed to be driven from a wheelchair.
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Theme Parks, Imaginary Worlds, and Real Access
Looking at theme parks from the perspective of inclusion.
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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."
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Resources on Destination Accessibility – A to E
A review of some of the links found at the Travel & Disability Section of Suite 101.
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Rights of Travelers with Disabilities
Review the rights of travelers with disabilities using this list of online resources from various countries.
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Sports and Leisure Activity Link List
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.
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Travel Companions Link List
Resources in the Travel & Disability Link List to help you locate service animals, animal companions and human aides.
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Accessible Peggy's Cove
Peggy's Cove in Nova Scotia is easy to explore and to enjoy from almost any vantage point. Nova Scotia has a searchable database for accessible accommodation.
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Accessible Philadelphia Airport
When flying to or from Philadelphia, disabled travelers should download the Philadelphia International Airport's accessibility guide and the accessibility update.
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Accessible Travel Top 3 Week 1 '07
During week 1 of 2007, Accessible Travel readers were most interested in reality TV, cheap flights, and politically correct language.
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Accessible Vacations
Summer weather is approaching and with it comes dreams of vacations in far off and exotic locales. If you're planning a summer getaway, these resources can help.
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Accessible Westminster Abbey Tour
Westminster Abbey is a must-see for most London tourists. Information on access for wheelchairs, hearing loops, Braille, and comments on taking children there.
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Advice for Travel with a Canine Companion – Outta Sight Travel
Jackie Hull shares tips for travelers with service dogs.
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Alberta's Red Arrow Motorcoach
Red Arrow Motorcoach operates a wheelchair-accessible luxury bus to Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Red Deer, Banff and Lake Louise, Alberta. Attendants travel free
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Bo Beolens' Style Accessible Birding
An interview with Bo Beolens, founder of The Disabled Birders Association and FatBirder.com.
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Disabled Holiday Information in UK
Introducing Disabled Holiday Info, a group based in Shropshire, England. These disabled travellers collect and distribute first-hand accounts and information.
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DisabledGo - Access in UK
The DisabledGo info website has a very useful searchable database describing 14 accessibility points for a wide number of places in England and elsewhere in the UK.
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Hot Springs at Banff, Canada
The Upper Hot Springs at Banff, Alberta, Canada offer a low-cost, accessible and unusual experience. The water is pleasant and the surroundings magnificent, all year.
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Inclusive Tourism: Some Definitions
Inclusive Tourism draws from Universal Design and Visitability to assure participation of the broadest range of travelers.
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Ottawa, Capital of Canada
Ottawa is Canada's showpiece. The Parliament Buildings and several major museums are centrally located. Accessibility is a high priority in this easy-to-explore city.
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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 conference organizers.
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The Six Knows of Preparing to Travel
Six areas to look at before traveling with a disability.
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Trekking Through the 2004 Adventures in Travel Expo
A review of the Adventures in Travel Expo 2004 from the perspective of travelers with disabilities.
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Waking Up to a Changed Travel Market
Notes to the Travel & Hospitality Industry on reaching the traveling public with appropriate products.
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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.
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A New Tool for Travel Professionals: The 2005 Open Doors Organization Market Study of US Travelers With Disabilities
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.
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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.
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Accessible Travel Top 3 Week 10/07
During week 10 of 2007, Accessible Travel readers were most interested in trivia, Burger King food allergy information and seat selection on airplanes.
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Accessible Travel Top 3 Week 11/07
During week 11 of 2007, Accessible Travel readers were most interested in delays at the Toronto airport, trivia, and airport security information for first-time flyers.
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Accessible Travel Top 3 Week 12/07
During week 12 of 2007, Accessible Travel readers looked for airport security information for first-time flyers, delays at Toronto airport, and airplane seating plans.
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Accessible Travel Top 3 Week 13/07
During week 13 of 2007, Accessible Travel readers looked for airport security information for first-time flyers, food allergy information from Burger King, and trivia.
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Accessible Travel Top 3 Week 6/07
During week 6 of 2007, Accessible Travel readers were most interested in Air Canada flight passes, seat selection on airplanes, trivia, and Flying Basics.
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Accessible Travel Top 3 Week 7/07
During week 7 of 2007, Accessible Travel readers were most interested in the delays at Toronto airport, trivia, seat selection on airplanes and Air Canada flight passes.
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Accessible Travel Top 3 Week 8/07
During week 8 of 2007, Accessible Travel readers were most interested in trivia, seat selection on airplanes and Chili's Restaurant Allergen Menus.
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Accessible Travel Top 3 Week 9/07
During week 9 of 2007, Accessible Travel readers were most interested in trivia, seat selection on airplanes and delays at the Toronto airport.
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Accessible Travel Top3 Jan 8-14/07
During week 2 of 2007, Accessible Travel readers were most interested in trivia, cheap flights, and the MISS Ability reality TV show.
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Accessible Travel Top3 Jan15-21/07
During week 3 of 2007, Accessible Travel readers were most interested in trivia, cheap flights, the MISS Ability reality TV show, and Air Canada travel passes.
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Accessible Travel Top3 Jan22-28/07
During week 4 of 2007, Accessible Travel readers were most interested in trivia, the MISS Ability reality TV show, and Windsor Castle.
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Accessible Travel Top3 Week 5/07
During week 5 of 2007, Accessible Travel readers were most interested in Air Canada flight passes, trivia, getting to Windsor Castle, and Flying Basics.
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Easy Access Europe by Rick Steves
Rick Steves' Easy Access Europe is an excellent guidebook to some of Europe's most frequently visited places, with plenty of advice about accessibility.
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It's Toys for Travelers Time Again!
Each Fall the Travel & Disability section looks at gear and gadgets that make travel a lot easier for people with disabilities.
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