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wheelchairtravel.org
Mailbag: Easy Accessible Destinations for First-Time Disabled Travelers - Wheelchair Travel
These 5 cities are among the easiest and most accessible destinations to visit for your first trip as a wheelchair user in the United States.
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I’ve been to Vegas and DC and I have to agree.
I found DC easy to get around, but I only recommend it if you’re comfortable with big cities. If you’re not used to a big city, DC may scare you with its ‘big city’ problems. I’m from Los Angeles, so I knew how to handle DC’s ‘big city’ problems.
As for Vegas, I was able to handle most of it on my…
“Georgia Aquarium has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first Gold Certified organization recognized by WheelChariot, a pioneering platform dedicated to promoting accessibility for people with disabilities. This distinctive certification underscores the Aquarium’s unwavering commitment to inclusivity, making it a leading accessible…
georgiaaquarium.org
Georgia Aquarium Receives First Gold Certification from WheelChariot - Georgia Aquarium
WheelChariot is a platform focused on improving accessibility for people with disabilities. Georgia Aquarium has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the...
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sonomamag.com
Accessible Travel in Sonoma: Best Restaurants, Wineries, Hotels and Activities
A few traveling tips and recommendations for places to eat, drink and stay in Sonoma County that are ADA accessible.
Some spooky accessible options for Salem from Cory Lee!
curbfreewithcorylee.com
11 Things to Do in Salem Massachusetts as a Wheelchair User
Salem offers many wheelchair accessible things to do and has a fascinating history, making it one of New England’s best destinations.
Seemed a bit like rose colored glasses but still, maybe better than where she came from?
cntraveler.com
California's Accessibility Laws Let Wheelchair Users Actually Take a Vacation
Writer Sophie Morgan describes how, thanks to California's accessibility laws, she didn't have to stress out about how to navigate the Golden State as a wheelchair user.
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I don’t think she’s being too overly optimistic, most of the US is very accessible (not just CA). Across the many states I’ve visited and lived, I’ve never had to worry about accessibility for restaurants, theaters, stores, or even many state parks (though you can’t expect easy access for the latter). Usually looking up operating hour’s is…
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(If you dislike California, DO NOT read this.)
As a native Californian and Angeleno (Los Angeles native), I LOVE this article! I love it when visitors, especially those with disabilities, get to experience my hometown. [Insert Randy Newman’s song I LOVE LA here.]
So, why is it so accessible? It comes down to politics and activists. If you…
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