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New technology aims to reduce paratransit costs and increase mobility for disabled persons by making trips on fixed-route transit systems easier to plan and navigate. more...
Free Hadley Course for Blind Travelers
"On the Road Again: Travel Planning, Techniques, and Tips" is the latest e-Hadley distance learning class, which the blind and visually impaired can take for free. more...
Mind's Eye Travel 2009 Schedule
Mind's Eye Travel wants to expand independence among the blind by providing stress-free, guided tours to memorable destinations such as the Maine Coast and New Mexico. more...
AccessAtLast.com is a one-stop shop for accessible bookings (it guarantees level-access showers) to vacation home and apartment rentals from England to Indonesia. more...
ABLEDATA, funded by the US National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, provides objective information about assistive devices for the disabled. more...
Menus That Talk Aid Disabled Dining
Launched in 2007, Menus That Talk (MTT) a DVD-sized pushbutton device that reads menu items for disabled patrons has entered a second phase of research and development. more...
New Resources for Blind Travelers
A host of products and services, from specialty cruises to talking GPS systems, now offer blind travelers greater ease, safety, and comfort more...
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Free USA National Park Pass for Disabled
By: Tina Samuels
For the disabled, there is always a free USA national park pass available. more...
How to Travel Safely with a Disability in the US
By: Krista Giannak
People needing disability accommodations should follow these steps when traveling in the United States. more...
By: Jill Browne
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...
North American Travel Market Study
By: Jill Browne
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...
By: Jill Browne
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...
Accessible Travel Improvements
By: Jill Browne
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...
By: Jill Browne
Wheelin' Sportsmen Magazine from the National Wild Turkey Federation is "dedicated to the education and entertainment of disabled outdoors enthusiasts" and partners. more...
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