Articles written by Jill Browne
All 145 articles written by Jill Browne
Category: Alberta Travel
CHARCUT opens in December 2009, in downtown Calgary. Chefs Connie DeSousa and John Jackson have worked in some of the world's best restaurants. Both are local graduates. more...
Key West Old Town Trolley Tours: Easy Sightseeing Includes Hemingway House and Mallory Square
Category: Florida Travel
Serving several Key West hotels, the trolley tour is an easy way to get around. Hop on and off all day. See Duval Street, Mallory Square, Hemingway's House and more. more...
Category: Florida Travel
Many tourist accommodations in Key West's Old Town are in old Florida mansions. Historic Cypress House is a quiet, beautiful bed and breakfast near Duval Street. more...
Category: Alberta Travel
The Oil Sands Discovery Centre in Fort McMurray, Alberta has family-friendly displays and of oil sands mining, processing, and land reclamation. more...
Category: Alberta Travel
Choose from chains like Tim Horton's and Smitty's, buffets at the Sawridge, Tio Mario for Italian food and steaks, or The Fish Place for seafood and Northern Alberta fun. more...
Category: Interdisciplinary Science
In 2007, National Geographic named Julie and Colin Angus their Adventurers of the Year. Their trans-Atlantic row was part of a life of learning about nature firsthand. more...
Category: Writing Memoirs (general)
Julie and Colin Angus were named National Geographic's Adventurers of the Year 2007 for rowing from Portugal to Costa Rica, surviving cyclones, hurricanes and sharks. more...
Becoming a Non-Resident of Canada: Liability for Canadian Income Tax Depends on Residence
Category: Taxes
The determination of "residence" is not always easy. Becoming a non-resident means severing residential ties with Canada, beginning with the "dwelling place". more...
Spitfire Grill, Victoria, B.C.: Near the Airport, Cheerful and Delicious Food for Plane Watchers
Category: Accessible Travel Attractions
Close to Victoria International Airport, the Spitfire Grill is an accessible and friendly place with tasty food and a great view of the runway. more...
LUSH Shampoo Bars End Bottle Waste: Solid Shampoo is Long Lasting, Effective and Has No Packaging
Category: Reducing Waste
Review and information about the solid shampoos available from LUSH Cosmetics. This shampoo cuts down on waste because there is no packaging at all. more...
Calgary Pengrowth Saddledome: Home of NHL Calgary Flames Has Wheelchair Spaces, Elevators, Ramps
Category: Accessible Travel Attractions
Persons using wheelchairs may find it awkward to reach the Saddledome by C-Train, but once at the door of the 'Dome, the building is generally accessible. more...
Access Guide Canada: Canadian On-Line Accessibility Resource for Disabled Travel
Category: Disabled Travelers Services
The Access Guide Canada is an online searchable database of places and services available in Canada for persons with disabilities. Users are encouraged to add listings. more...
Last of the Summer Wine Locations: Holmfirth, Yorkshire is Home of World's Longest Running TV Sitcom
Category: England Travel
Holmfirth is a beautiful village where Last of the Summer Wine fans can see Sid's Cafe and stay in Nora Batty's house. Everyone can enjoy the stunning scenery. more...
Category: Human Resources Management
The 4th edition of The Leadership Challenge by Kouzes and Posner presents an inspiring and convincing argument that leadership can be learned. more...
Motel Village in Calgary, AB: Moderately-Priced Hotels Near Public Transit , University & Stadium
Category: Alberta Travel
Motel Village is a convenient block of hotels and motels in the two- and three-star category. The location is excellent for north Calgary with quick access to downtown. more...
Roomba from IRobot Corporation: A Robot That Vacuums Floors and Carpets
Category: Home Management (general)
The Roomba 560 is a good robotic vacuum for those who need frequent cleaning. It removes pet hair reasonably well, but needs some attention while it's working. more...
What to See at Fort Calgary: Restored RCMP Fort and Museum Mark Centre of Modern City
Category: Alberta Travel
One of Calgary's most significant historic sites is just east of the downtown core. Fort Calgary has life-size replicas of the original buildings and a museum. more...
How To Set The Table At Home: Simple Instructions for Setting Places for Family Dinners
Category: Entertaining (general)
Here's how to teach kids, or anyone, how to set the table. This is the most basic way to do it, for everyday dinners, whether it's for one person or the whole family. more...
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Spa: Willow Stream is a Canadian Rockies Getaway in Banff Near Calgary
Category: Luxury Spas
The Banff Springs, one of Canada's most beautiful luxury hotels, offers relaxing hot pools and views of the Rockies. About 1 1/2 hours west of Calgary. more...
Viggo Mortensen & Eastern Promises: Lord of the Rings Star Nominated for Numerous Awards
Category: Indie Film Actors/Directors
Actor Viggo Mortensen could win an Oscar for his Russian mobster role in Eastern Promises. Daniel Day-Lewis is a major awards night threat to Mortensen. more...
Obese Air Passengers Win: Canadian Transportation Agency Orders Airlines to Make Space
Category: Accessible Transportation
As part of the "one person - one fare" decision, Canadian airlines cannot charge extra to passengers who need more space because of a disability - including obesity. more...
Twelve Apostles in Australia: Famous Rocks on Great Ocean Road are A Must-See
Category: Accessible Travel Attractions
Australia's scenic Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road can be seen as a day trip from Melbourne or as a stop on a longer journey in Victoria. more...
Saltworks Near Melbourne, AUS: Geelong Offers Black Swans and Unusual Sights for Tourists
Category: Australia Travel
The Australian coast isn't all beaches and water sports. The Cheetham Saltworks are an interesting part of Australia's industrial scene. more...
Preventing Moose Road Accidents: Collisions Between Moose and Vehicles Kill Animals and People
Category: Wildlife Preservation (general)
In British Columbia, the Wildlife Collision Prevention Program has been studying moose habits and roadkill patterns. Some misconceptions about moose need to change. more...
Beauty Contest for Disabled Women: Miss Ability 2007 Reni de Boer Speaks on Radio Netherlands
Category: Radio Journalism
The Dutch reality television show, Miss Ability, is a beauty pageant for women with a visible disability. Interview with the second winner, Reni de Boer, in English. more...
Lake Louise Samson Mall: Accessible Visitor Centre and Shops Near Famous Mountain Lake
Category: Accessible Travel Attractions
Lake Louise's Samson Mall is an easy roadside service stop on the TransCanada Highway. Wheelchair accessible washrooms are available at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre. more...
Random Acts, Genealogical Kindness: Free Local Family History Help from RAOGK Volunteers
Category: Genealogical Research Methods
RAOGK, or Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness, is a website that matches local volunteers with people who need photographs and look-ups from the volunteer's home area. more...
Whyte Museum in Banff, Canada: Canadian Rockies Art, History and Archives in Famous Mountain Resort
Category: Accessible Travel Attractions
In the mountain town of Banff, Canada, the wheelchair accessible Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies depicts the art, history and culture of the mountains. more...
Rick Steves' Europe 101: History and Art for the Traveler - This Book Makes Art Accessible
Category: Travel Guides
A review of Rick Steves and Gene Openshaw's guide to understanding European art in the context of history. This book demystifies art and enriches the travel experience. more...
Rimrock Hotel in Banff, Canada: Luxury Accommodations in Canadian Rockies
Category: Accessible Accommodations
One of the high-end places in Banff National Park, Canada is the Rimrock Resort Hotel in the town of Banff. It offers tremendous views and easy-to-navigate floors. more...
On the Nature of Food Allergy: Allergy Expert Paul J. Hannaway, M.D.'s Clear, Informative Book
Category: Accessible Recreation (general)
Food allergies can be life-threatening. This book explains what food allergies are, how to reduce exposure to food allergens, and how to manage the risks. more...
Discounted Skiing in the Rockies: The Louise Card Saves Money on Skiing in Canada's Rocky Mountains
Category: Skiing
Until December 26, 2007, a ski discount card is available for Lake Louise and other ski resorts in the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies group. more...
Wheelin' Sportsmen - Review: Magazine About Accessible Outdoor Adventures for All
Category: Disabled Travelers Services
Wheelin' Sportsmen Magazine from the National Wild Turkey Federation is "dedicated to the education and entertainment of disabled outdoors enthusiasts" and partners. more...
Updated Canadian Rules: Canadian Transportation Agency Updates Accessibility Rules (Sept/07)
Category: Accessible Recreation (general)
Information Bulletin from the Canadian Transportation Agency announces some key accessibility developments for air, rail and ferry travel, including in terminals. more...
Grade 2 Kids Ski Free (Almost): Western Canada Husky Snow Stars Grade Two Fun Pass Costs $10
Category: Skiing
If you live in Western Canada and have young children who want to ski and snowboard, you're in luck if they are in Grade 2 this year. They can ski all season for $10. more...
Fort Calgary, Boer War Memorial: Two of Calgary's Historic Sites are Linked by Their NWMP Connection
Category: Alberta Travel
The North-West Mounted Police built Fort Calgary and later served as some of Canada's first soldiers in a foreign war. more...
Collingwood's NWMP Plaque: The North-West Mounted Police Sailed From Collingwood in 1873
Category: Historical Travel (general)
A plaque at Collingwood's harbour commemorates the departure of Canada's first Mounties in 1873. From the plaque's location, there is an excellent view. more...
Calgary's Central Memorial Park: A Level Site, Rich in Layers of Western Canadian History
Category: Accessible Travel Attractions
Calgary's oldest work of public art is found in the city's first public garden. A level site with easy access from all sides, this Park is pleasant and peaceful by day. more...
Air Canada and Pets who Fly: Service Animals Receive Special Treatment, with Proper Documentation
Category: Accessible Transportation
Air Canada announced that as of July 15, 2007, pets must travel as air cargo, not as checked luggage. Service animals without proper documentation may be affected. more...
The 100-Mile Diet: A Review of the Book by Alisa Smith and J. B. MacKinnon
Category: Environmentalism (general)
In their book about eating locally, two young writers honestly and openly describe their experiences living on food from within a 100-mile radius. It's a book of hope. more...
Therapeutic and Sensory Gardens: Gardens Designed to Stimulate, Revive, Comfort and Nourish
Category: Accessible Recreation (general)
The growing popularity of sensory gardens and therapeutic and healing gardens is the result of similar but not identical movements. Accessibility is critical. more...
Cypress Hills, Saskatchewan: Accessible Accommodation in a Beautiful Provincial Park
Category: Accessible Accommodations
Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park offers a forest setting for year-round outdoor vacations in the southwest corner of Saskatchewan, Canada. more...
Update Your LIfesaving Skills: The First Aid Techniques You Rely On May Need to Change
Category: Disabled Travelers Services
By learning new lifesaving skills and updating past knowledge, travellers can feel more confident being away from home. Anyone can learn first aid. more...
Dinosaurs in Drumheller, Canada: See Prehistoric T. Rex at Royal Tyrrell Museum in Alberta
Category: Accessible Travel Attractions
The Royal Tyrrell Museum is a favourite place for dinosaur lovers of all ages. It is an easy drive of about 90 minutes from Calgary. more...
How Musical Instruments Make Music: Studying Music and Physics Can Bring Art and Science Together
Category: High School Curriculum
When a student's curriculum, at any grade level, includes both music and the science of waves, or the physics of sound, integrated learning is a natural fit. more...
VIA Rail Supreme Court Decision: VIA Rail's inaccessible rail cars are not acceptable to court.
Category: Accessible Transportation
The Supreme Court of Canada has found that VIA Rail must make its Renaissance rail cars accessible to persons in wheelchairs. VIA has not yet replied. more...
Corner Gas, Saskatchewan's Sitcom: Canadian TV show Corner Gas is witty prime-time comedy.
Category: Prime Time Sitcoms
Corner Gas is a Canadian sitcom set in Saskatchewan. It's like Seinfeld and Friends without the New York part. Very funny, very real, very Canadian. more...
Leading a School Field Trip: When school groups go on field trips, volunteers often lead them.
Category: Primary School (general)
Practical tips for taking children on a school field trip. Make sure to keep the children under supervision all the time, and make sure they know the rules. more...
For First Time Flyers: A series of articles about what it's like to fly on a jet airplane.
Category: Accessible Transportation
If you are a first-time flyer or have a fear of flying, the Flying Basics articles may help you. Seat selection, airport security, packing, weather, and more. more...
Wheelchairs at Heritage Park: The story of Calgary is told in a wheelchair accessible park.
Category: Accessible Travel Attractions
Heritage Park in Calgary has a pleasant, outdoor feel with plenty of indoor historic buildings to explore. Here's some information for using your wheelchair there. more...
Category: Accessible Travel Attractions
Partly disabled veterans in New Mexico will be eligible for free admission to state parks, museums and monuments starting July 1, 2007. more...
Ford Mobility Motoring: The Ford Motor Co Has An Online Showroom of Shiny Adapted Vehicles.
Category: Accessible Transportation
Ford Motor's Mobility Motoring program offers cash assistance, a range of adaptive equipment, dealerships qualified to install it, and other support for accessibility. more...
Airline Disability Complaints 2006: US government stats - airline disability complaints for 2006
Category: Accessible Transportation
Details of the "Disability" category of complaints against airlines in the US for the year 2006. Government statistics and additional non-government calculations. more...
Category: Disabled Travelers Services
In Canada, disabled parking permits bearing the international wheelchair symbol are widely recognized provided they are officially issued. more...
Heathrow Airport Flight Status: How to check on delays and cancellations at LHR
Category: Accessible Transportation
London's Heathrow Airport is the busiest international airport in the world. Flight status information provided by airlines may be seen on Heathrow's website also. more...
Flying Basics - Airport Security: Knowing what you are and are not allowed to pack or carry helps.
Category: Accessible Transportation
A guide to airport security, the pre-board inspection, and links to the aviation security websites for Canada, Australia, USA, and the UK. more...
Accessible Washington D.C. area: The online DisabilityGuide.org is a comprehensive, growing resource
Category: Disabled Travelers Services
DisabilityGuide.org is a privately run, comprehensive, searchable website full of information about accessibility in the Washington, D.C. area, and Maryland and Virginia. more...
Accessible Edmonton Airport: Edmonton International Airport has won awards for accessibility
Category: Accessible Transportation
Edmonton International Airport prides itself on being barrier-free and on making travel accessible to disabled persons. more...
Cystic Fibrosis Summer Camps: Children with CF can go to summer camp - but should they?
Category: Disabled Travelers Safety/Health
Because of the risk of cross-contamination, many CF children's camps have shut down. How can a family get the benefits of the camp experience without the high risks? more...
Burger King Allergen Information: Burger King's website gives allergen and nutritional information
Category: Disabled Travelers Safety/Health
Before eating at Burger King, persons with food allergies, sensitivities, and nutritional requirements or restrictions can check the BK website for current information. more...
Canadian Transport Complaints: Canadian Transportation Agency handles accessible travel complaints
Category: Accessible Transportation
The Canadian Transportation Agency regulates air, passenger rail, and interprovincial ferry services and terminals in Canada. They deal with accessibility complaints. more...
Air Travel Guide - Disabled Travel: Canadian government brochure is detailed and helpful
Category: Accessible Transportation
Travellers with disabilities will find the Canadian Transportation Agency's brochure and website very helpful when planning to travel by air. more...
Category: Disabled Travelers Safety/Health
Although it's possible to become used to living at higher altitudes, the decreased available oxygen may make a short visit uncomfortable. more...
Wendys Food Allergy Info: Wendy's has ingredient lists and a food allergen chart
Category: Disabled Travelers Safety/Health
Wendy's restaurants provide detailed food information on-line. Always check in the restaurant for current allergen information, as this may change with time and place. more...
Category: Disabled Travelers Safety/Health
Chili's restaurant chain has selected lists of foods from their menu, for 8 food allergy types: egg, fish, dairy, peanut, shellfish, soy, tree nut, wheat & gluten. more...
Flying Basics - Weather Matters: We can't change the weather, but we can be prepared before flying
Category: Accessible Transportation
Weather affects what you pack, how much time to leave for your trip to the airport, whether your flight will be on time, and what your flight will be like. more...
Flying Basics - Packing: Packing for a flight involves a little planning.
Category: Accessible Transportation
Things to consider when packing for a journey by air. Packing the right things in your checked bags and your carry-on luggage can help your comfort en route. more...
Flying Basics - Seat Selection: Where to Sit on an Airplane and How to Pick a Seat When Flying
Category: Accessible Transportation
Airplane seat selection is not foolproof, and not always available. There are some resources to help you. But, if you don't get your perfect seat, try to relax anyway. more...
Category: Accessible Recreation (general)
The South West of England includes Cornwall and Devon, and the Cotswolds. Disabled Holiday Information has illustrated first-hand travel guides to four destinations. more...
Category: Accessible Recreation (general)
Air Canada offers to accommodate passengers who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids. more...
Children's Fitness Tax Credit: Canadian Tax Relief for Children's Physical Activities
Category: Personal Tax Planning
Starting in 2007 Canadian taxpayers can get a non-refundable tax credit for some children's physical activities. Disabled children are eligible for extra credit. more...
Accessible York Minster: Cathedral in Yorkshire, England is Accessible and Welcoming
Category: Accessible Travel Attractions
York Minster is one of England's great cathedrals, and very accessible. It can be more relaxing than seeing Westminster Abbey in London. more...
Accessible Westminster Abbey Tour: A London Tour Should Include This Famous Church
Category: Accessible Travel Attractions
Westminster Abbey is a must-see for most London tourists. Information on access for wheelchairs, hearing loops, Braille, and comments on taking children there. more...
Category: Florida Travel
FURY Water Adventures of Key West runs a daily sunset cruise in a double-hulled, air-conditioned glass-bottom boat. Visitors see the Florida Barrier Reef close up. more...
Category: Florida Travel
Some say Key West is one of the most haunted places in the United States. Visitors to the Florida Keys can go on nightly walking tours looking for ghosts in Old Town. more...
Category: Alberta Travel
The oil sands, or tar sands, mines of northern Alberta use some of the biggest machines on earth. At Syncrude's "Giants of Mining", visitors stand beside mega-equipment. more...
Category: Alberta Travel
Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada is a good choice for Northern Lights viewing. A local guide can make the experience more comfortable and rewarding on a clear winter night. more...
Category: History/Philosophy Books (general)
Bible Illuminated is a radical combination of modern photographic images and the American Bible Society's Good News Translation of the New Testament. more...
Category: Interdisciplinary Science
Julie Angus (nee Wafaei) and her husband Colin Angus rowed across the Atlantic Ocean as part of an ongoing exploration of he natural world. more...
Corner Gas Locations in Saskatchewan: See TV Show Sets in Regina and Rouleau
Category: Saskatchewan Travel
Corner Gas is one of Canada's favourite TV shows. CNT Conventions 'N Tours offers popular Sunday tours of the outside and indoor sets until September 14, 2008. more...
The Last of the Summer Wine Trio: Compo, Clegg, Truly, Alvin, Foggy & Friends In British TV Comedy
Category: British TV
A profile of Cleggy (Peter Sallis), Compo (Bill Owen), Truly (Frank Thornton), and the others at the heart of LOTSW, the UK's longest-running TV sitcom. more...
Accessibility Complaint Decision: Passenger Needed Help in 2000, Canadian Agency Says in 2008
Category: Accessible Transportation
Air Transat voluntarily refunded the airfare of a woman whose accessibility needs had not been properly dealt with on a flight in 2000. more...
BBC From Our Own Correspondent: BBC Radio 4 Weekly Program Adds Depth to International News Reports
Category: Radio Journalism
For over 50 years, BBC reporters have expressed themselves through the flagship program, From Our Own Correspondent heard on Radio 4 and the BBC World Service. more...
Be Kind Rewind by Michel Gondry: Movie Review - Jack Black, Mos Def, Danny Glover Build a Community
Category: Independent Films (general)
Review of Be Kind Rewind from director Michel Gondry. Contains brief plot synopsis. more...
Category: Disabled Travelers Services
The size and preferences of the accessible tourism market in North America were described in a July 2007 report from Ontario, Canada, based on U.S. and Canadian research. more...
Kouzes & Posner's Five Practices: Exemplary Leadership Starts with Credibility
Category: Human Resources Management
Authors James Kouzes and Barry Posner say, "Leadership is not about personality; it's about behavior". They prescribe five practices of exemplary leadership. more...
Airlines Must Pay Hearing Costs: Council of Canadians With Disabilities One of Successful Applicants
Category: Accessible Transportation
Regarding its decision allowing disabled persons to travel with a necessary attendant at no extra fare, the Canadian Transportation Agency awards costs to the applicants. more...
Robert Stock's Free San Francisco: Purse-Sized Book Lists Budget Bay Area Attractions and Events
Category: Travel Guides
Review of a guidebook to over 400 free things to do in San Francisco and the Bay Area, including art, museums, annual events, gardens, and historic sites. more...
How to Make the Bed: Simple Instructions for Sheets, Blankets, Bedspreads and Pillowcases
Category: Home Management (general)
Sleeping in a nicely made bed is more pleasant and refreshing than climbing into a rumpled one. Here's how to make the bed using typical North American bed linens. more...
Fort Calgary, AB, Canada: Downtown Site is Part of Canadian Mountie History
Category: Accessible Travel Attractions
Fort Calgary is the site where the North-West Mounted Police built their fort. Over time the city of Calgary, Canada grew up around the fort. Open daily for visitors more...
Windchill Factor: Scientific Equations Measure How Wind Makes Cold Feel Colder
Category: Weather Forecasting
In cold regions, the thermometer is not a reliable measurement of how cold it feels. The windchill factor explains how much the moving wind chills exposed flesh. more...
Category: Alberta Travel
Cravings in SE Calgary offers freshly-made food with quality ingredients at a reasonable price. Good wheelchair access. more...
Clothes for Cross-Country Skiing: Wear Layers and Select Fabrics That Breathe and Wick Moisture
Category: Cross-Country Skiing
How to dress for first time cross-country skiers. Nordic skiing is fun and doesn't cost a lot. more...
One Person, One Fare Policy: Attendants For Disabled Persons Will Fly Free In Canada
Category: Accessible Transportation
The Canadian Transportation Agency rules that severely disabled persons may fly with a personal care attendant at no extra charge. Obese persons may have extra room. more...
A Comfortable Motel Near Melbourne: Rose Garden Motel, Geelong, Excellent Base for Coastal Trips
Category: Accessible Accommodations
The Rose Garden Motel in Geelong, west of Melbourne, Australia, is an excellent base for exploring the beaches, Great Ocean Road and, inland, Ballarat and the Grampians. more...
Art Deco in Downtown Geelong, AUS: Near Melbourne, The T&G Building and Clock are Local Treasures
Category: Australia Travel
Visitors to Geelong, near Melbourne, Australia come for the beaches, but downtown has some art deco gems. The 1934 T&G Building has a hidden message of responsibility. more...
Zoolights at the Calgary Zoo: Annual Light Display Is Fun for the Family Over the Holiday Season
Category: Alberta Travel
The Calgary Zoo and Enmax install over two million Christmas lights at the zoo. From December to early January, visitors can explore the winter wonderland of Zoolights. more...
Category: Historical Travel (general)
The old drill hall on the fairgrounds at Medicine Hat, Alberta is one of the few buildings left from the Second World War prison camps for captured Germans. more...
The Original Ponzi Scheme: Charles Ponzi's Name Means Investment Fraud Today
Category: Crime
How the Ponzi Scheme got its name - a short version of Charles Ponzi's story. more...
Category: Accessible Travel Attractions
The Second Cup coffee franchise has many stores across Canada. The Southland Drive and Macleod Trail shop is a quieter, conveniently-located, accessible Calgary cafe. more...
Kids' National Parks Guidebook: Teddy's Travels Includes Journal and Scrapbook Pages
Category: Travel Guides
Beautifully designed and durable enough for children, Teddy's Travels is a kids' journal, a scrapbook, and a guide to the National Parks of the U.S.A. For ages 6-14. more...
Moon Handbooks - Alberta: Travel Guidebook Covers the Province Including the Canadian Rockies
Category: Alberta Travel
This entertaining and comprehensive guidebook for Alberta, Canada from the popular Moon Handbooks series is a good read for residents and visitors alike. more...
A Service Dog is Not a Pet: Book Answers Many Questions About Owning an Assistance Dog
Category: Disabled Travelers Services
In Working Like Dogs: The Service Dog Guidebook, two fans of service dogs explain what they are and what it's like to have a dog that's trained to help a disabled person. more...
Category: Accessible Transportation
One of the most pleasant airports anywhere, Denmark's Copenhagen Kastrup Airport features an open, welcoming design with easy access for those with limited mobility. more...
Accessible Travel Improvements: Ten Opportunities to Make Something Disabled Travellers Need
Category: Disabled Travelers Services
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. more...
Botanic Garden at Olds College: Central Alberta Garden - Accessible Horticultural Showcase
Category: Accessible Travel Attractions
Located just a few minutes west of Highway 2 between Calgary and Red Deer, Olds College Botanic Garden is easy to walk, well-designed, with beautiful plants. more...
Category: Changing Personal Habits
Recharge in Minutes gives the reader a wide variety of easy-to-follow tips for building emotional energy. more...
Medical Oxygen and Airlines: Canadian Regulator to Hold Oral Hearing on October 29, 2007
Category: Accessible Transportation
The Canadian Transportation Agency will hear oral submissions from Air Canada and WestJet on October 29, 2007 concerning medical oxygen. The public may attend. more...
Southcentre Mall in Calgary: One of Southern Alberta's Largest Shopping Centres
Category: Accessible Travel Attractions
A look at the features and accessibility of Southcentre Mall, one of Calgary's indoor shopping centres. more...
Hot Springs at Banff, Canada: Inside Canada's First National Park, Enjoy the Healing Waters
Category: Accessible Travel Attractions
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. more...
About Toilets: The World Toilet Organization is the WTO of Continence
Category: Disabled Travelers Services
Founded in Singapore, the World Toilet Organization leads initiatives to improve sanitation worldwide. more...
Alberta's Red Arrow Motorcoach: Luxury Wheelchair Accessible Buses Serve Major Destinations
Category: Accessible Transportation
Red Arrow Motorcoach operates a wheelchair-accessible luxury bus to Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Red Deer, Banff and Lake Louise, Alberta. Attendants travel free more...
How to Host a Sick Person: If Your Guest Falls Ill, Treat Them With Gentle Care
Category: Accessible Recreation (general)
Some suggestions for looking after someone who has a minor, non-life-threatening illness or injury while away from home. more...
Using GPS as a Travel Aid: A Handheld GPS Unit Can Help Scout Out the Route On the Ground
Category: Accessible Recreation (general)
Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) and related systems can be used to navigate, to record the details of a journey, and to see in advance what the terrain will be like. more...
Calgary Farmers' Market: Open Year-Round, The Market is Especially Cheerful in Spring
Category: Accessible Travel Attractions
For a break from the shopping centre and the usual grocery store, Calgary's year-round Farmers' Market is an accessible indoor market with produce from near and far. more...
Ottawa, Capital of Canada: Pedestrian-Friendly Central Ottawa Hosts Many National Treasures
Category: Accessible Travel Attractions
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. more...
Tips for the Service Industry: Best Practices for Serving Customers with Disabilities
Category: Disabled Travelers Services
A newsletter from the Canadian Transportation Agency has excellent tips for providing better customer service to persons with any sort of disability. more...
The Chinook is a Warm Wind: East of the Rockies, the Warm Wind From the West is a Chinook
Category: Geography (general)
The Chinook wind is a warm, drying wind blowing down from off of the Rocky Mountains in western Canada and the inland northwest of the United States. more...
Canadian RRSP Saves Tax: In Canada the Registered Retirement Savings Plan is a tax deferral.
Category: Retirement Savings
In Canada, taxpayers can save money by contributing to an RRSP. The return on an investment made inside an RRSP is taxed when the RRSP is collapsed. more...
GM Mobility Motoring: GM supports mobility with cash, features and technical assistance.
Category: Accessible Transportation
General Motor's Mobility Motoring program offers cash assistance, a range of adaptive equipment, dealerships qualified to install it, and the Sit-n-Lift power seat. more...
Category: Retirement Savings
In Canada, a Registered Retirement Savings Plan is a basic way to save for retirement. It is like a savings account in some ways. more...
Category: Disabled Travelers Safety/Health
How to use your web browser and a word processor to search in detail for allergens and other ingredients in the lists published by some of the popular restaurants. more...
Assisting a Deaf-Blind Person: A red and white cane identifies a deafblind person.
Category: Disabled Travelers Safety/Health
Not all deafblind people are totally deaf or totally blind, and most of the time they don't need extra help from strangers. Here's what to do if help is needed. more...
Accessible to Deaf-Blind Guests: Tips from the deaf-blind community on accessible accommodations.
Category: Accessible Accommodations
The American Foundation for the Blind publishes a pamphlet with an accessibility checklist for hotel, motel and other accommodations operators. more...
Accessible West Edmonton Mall: The world's largest shopping centre offers over-the-top fun.
Category: Accessible Travel Attractions
Because it's so big and all the attractions are under one roof, West Edmonton Mall is an accessible, if completely crazy, place for a weekend getaway. more...
Easy Access Europe by Rick Steves: A review of tour guide Rick Steves' accessible travel book.
Category: Accessible Recreation (general)
Rick Steves' Easy Access Europe is an excellent guidebook to some of Europe's most frequently visited places, with plenty of advice about accessibility. more...
Disabled Parking Permits in Europe: The blue badge has different names - take it with you on trips.
Category: Disabled Travelers Services
Under a 1997 resolution, the European Union countries accept each other's disabled parking permits and those from Canada, USA, Australia and other associate EU members. more...
Flying with a Pacemaker: It's the security screening you need to be cautious about.
Category: Disabled Travelers Safety/Health
Follow your doctor's advice about flying and about going through security with a cardiac pacemaker. You can request a discreet physical search. more...
Radio by and for Blind People: BBC Radio 4's In Touch program is informative and entertaining.
Category: Disabled Travelers Services
In Touch is a British radio program, available on internet, presenting the world from the perspective of persons with limited or no sight. It is interesting listening. more...
Australia - Public Toilet Map: Finding a public toilet in Australia is easy
Category: Accessible Recreation (general)
Australia has a National Public Toilet Map available on the internet. It is searchable and detailed. Accessible toilets are specifically identified as such. more...
Toronto Airport YYZ Flight Delays: How to Check on Flights at Toronto Pearson International Airport
Category: Ontario Travel
Bad weather and other delays at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) often affect flights throughout Canada. Here's how to check flight times, delays, weather. more...
Written Confirmation from Airlines: Canadian airlines must provide confirmation for special needs
Category: Accessible Transportation
The Canadian Transport Agency ruled that an airline had to change its computer system so as to be able to confirm the special requests of passengers with disabilities. more...
Columbia Icefield Centre, Canada: Get up close to the Athabasca Glacier in Jasper National Park
Category: Accessible Travel Attractions
Brewster Tours operates the Columbia Icefield Centre and tours on the Athabasca Glacier, in Canada's Jasper National Park. Accessible for wheelchairs and slow walkers. more...
Canadian Air Travel Accessibility: A summary of the Canadian regulations for accessible air travel
Category: Accessible Transportation
The Canadian Transport Agency has summarized the Air Travel Accessibility Regulations, which set out the rights of passengers with disabilities. more...
Altitude Facts for Banff Canada: A Rocky Mountain Tour Operator Shares Information About Elevation
Category: Disabled Travelers Safety/Health
Travelling to Banff in the Canadian Rockies means gaining elevation. A tour operator says this is usually not a problem, but check first if you have poor health. more...
Interstitial Cystitis & Restrooms: Interstitial Cystitis sufferers may want formal ID
Category: Disabled Travelers Services
Interstitial Cystitis is a bladder condition which causes a painful need to urinate urgently. Knowing you can get to the head of the toilet line may be a comfort. more...
McDonalds and Food Allergies: Check ingredients on-line and again at the restaurant
Category: Disabled Travelers Safety/Health
While McDonald's Restaurants provide detailed ingredients lists for their products on-line, the ingredients change over time and they vary from one place to another. more...
Flying Basics - Packing for Events: Weddings and special events affect how to pack for a flight.
Category: Accessible Transportation
Things to think about when packing to fly to a wedding, formal event, or other special event. Flying with a cremation urn is a special situation. more...
Flying Basics - Weather Info: How to check the weather for your trip
Category: Accessible Transportation
Find the weather office and check the current conditions and the weather forecast at home and at your destination. more...
Flying Basics - An Overview: The steps of taking a commercial flight
Category: Accessible Transportation
Every commercial flight has the same basic elements. For first-time fliers, it can help to know what to expect. more...
Flying Basics - Booking: What to expect when you book an airplane flight
Category: Accessible Transportation
Here are some of the basics of booking a commercial airplane flight. more...
Category: Accessible Recreation (general)
The principality of Wales is due west of England and full of scenic mystery. Disabled Holiday Information has illustrated first-hand travel guides to five destinations. more...
Category: Accessible Recreation (general)
United Airlines offers a wide variety of special meals to travellers on some of its flights. Meals must be ordered at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. more...
Getting to Windsor Castle: Accessible Travel to Royal Windsor's Beautiful Castle
Category: Accessible Recreation (general)
Windsor Castle is an accessible and very popular tourist destination. Details of how to get there with notes about wheelchair access and parking. more...
Special Meals on Air Canada: Air Canada offers 17 special meals on international and executive class
Category: Accessible Transportation
Information provided by Air Canada about the special meals they offer to their passengers. more...
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