New York City Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide

The Big Apple. Gotham. Metropolis. The city that never sleeps. The largest city in the United States. New York City is often considered to be the world’s city. Tourists fly to NYC from all points around the globe every day. A short stroll through central park will expose you to countless foreign languages. In the span of just five minutes, you could hear French, Dutch, Chinese and Russian, if not more! A trip to New York can be a trip across the globe, even if it is truly only a trip from Pennsylvania or Utah or Illinois.

Despite New York’s status as the “city of the world,” it is lagging in many critical areas of accessibility. The city’s subway system is complicated, crowded, and only partially accessible. The sights are worth the hassle, and the vast majority of NYC’s most popular attractions are open to all. Dig into this guide, and I’ll show you how to navigate this mega-sized metropolis.

New York City Travel Guide Contents

New York City Airport Wheelchair Assistance & Accessibility - WheelchairTravel.org

Fly to New York City with a wheelchair and request special assistance for people with disabilities at JFK, LGA and EWR airports.

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Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in New York City - WheelchairTravel.org

Guide to the top wheelchair accessible attractions & sights in New York City, from Central Park to the World Trade Center, Times Square and more.

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Wheelchair Accessible Hotels in New York City - Wheelchair Travel

A list and reviews of wheelchair accessible hotels in New York City. Where to find a room with a roll-in shower and grab bars in the bathroom.

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Wheelchair Accessible Public Transportation in New York City - Wheelchair Travel

Learn how to ride the New York City subway, city bus, trains and other public transportation services with a wheelchair using this accessibility guide.

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New York City Wheelchair Taxis - Wheelchair Travel

New York City Wheelchair Taxi: Wheelchair accessible ADA taxis with ramps to accommodate manual and power wheelchairs are readily available in NYC.

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Wheelchair Accessible Sporting Events in New York City - WheelchairTravel.org

How to attend a New York Yankees, Mets, Giants, Jets, Rangers, Islanders or Knicks game in a wheelchair. Information on sports tickets for wheelchair users.

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