17 Cities with Wheelchair Accessible Uber or Lyft
Together, Uber and Lyft offer wheelchair accessible rides in 17 cities around the world. Find out where you can order an Uber WAV or Lyft Access.
Reader Mailbag
Mailbag: Should Hotel Resort Fees Apply to Disabled Guests?
Many hotels impose mandatory resort fees, but the services and amenities included are not always accessible to guests with disabilities.
Mailbag: Excess Luggage Charges for Disabled Passengers?
Can airline passengers with disabilities pack everything into a single bag, or will they be forced to pay overweight luggage fees?
Mailbag: Bed Height in ADA Accessible Hotel Rooms
With beds that rival the height of Mount Everest, hotels are becoming less accessible to wheelchair users. Virginia asks why and what can be done about it.
Mailbag: What is ‘SSSS’ Security and Why Was I Targeted?
These four dreaded letters printed on your boarding pass mean you’ll receive extra attention at airport security.
Mailbag: Why are ADA hotel rooms on upper floors?
In this first edition of the Wheelchair Travel reader mailbag, I answer a question about ADA accessible hotel rooms on high floors.
Mailbag: Where Can We Find Accessible Family Restrooms?
Many disabled travelers require assistance in the bathroom, which can pose challenges if the companion or assistant is not of the same sex.
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