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With recent developments like the FAA’s roadmap for wheelchair seating on airplanes and significant fines imposed on airlines for mistreating disabled passengers, do you feel that accessible travel is finally being taken more seriously? How quickly do you think the tourism industry will implement meaningful changes in accessibility?
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I believe it will be a VERY long time until us wheelchair travellers will be able to travel just like any other person, i.e.. just book a ticket and turn up☹️
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I don’t have any issues having to make arrangements ahead of time for my wheelchair. The thing that still puzzles me is how often I provide the information ahead of time and fill have to do it again when I get to the airport. I find few airlines have streamlined the flow of this information. Have others had similar experiences?
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There will be a new tabifolk talks soon! In the meantime, here’s a clip from the last one
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I finally got a chance to watch the replay of this and I am so glad I did! I did not know about some of the features of the website so I am looking forward to using some new (to me) stuff!
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Traveling solo with accessibility needs can be a mix of surprises!
What’s a unique challenge or unexpected benefit you’ve experienced in different cities?
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I’ve traveled mostly solo since 1992. I try to learn as much as I can about the cities I’ll be traveling to. However,…
In 1994, I traveled to Salt Lake City, Utah. In the middle of my first full day, my power wheelchair’s battery started to die. At that time, the only battery level indicator was just a single light and I couldn’t tell how…
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Here’s a highlight on accessible bathroom design! Have Wheelchair Will Travel has awarded the best accessible bathrooms of 2024, celebrating thoughtful design, functionality, and inclusivity. What features do you think make an accessible bathroom truly great? Share your thoughts!
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Best Accessible Bathroom Awards 2024 - Have Wheelchair Will Travel
Access to a toilet or a suitable bathroom facility is a basic human right. We plan to highlight this with the Best Accessible Bathroom Awards
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Hey! Often, we have to design tours around the availability of accessible restrooms. The Changing Places restrooms are truly a game-changer!
When discussing potential itineraries with clients, it’s crucial to inform them about the locations and distances of accessible restrooms along the route, especially if they may need to use one during… Read more1- View 1 reply
Hi all,
In case you missed it, here is the playback for the first episode with tabifolk talks:
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