ADA Hero, President George H.W. Bush, Dies at 94
The 41st President of the United States has died, leaving behind a legacy of immense progress for disability rights.
The ADA Turns 28 Today: Where We Go From Here
The signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act was a watershed moment in the civil rights history of the United States.
For Wheelchair Users in Florida, It’s Not All Sunshine
If you're planning to travel to Florida with a wheelchair, make sure you've prepared for these major accessibility challenges.
Study: Major ADA Violations in 87% of Budget Hotel Rooms
An investigation of accessibility in budget hotels like Days Inn and Econo Lodge, 87% of low-cost handicap accessible hotel rooms were found to violate the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Changing This One Thing Will Make Travel More Accessible
A commitment to clarity has the power to change the accessible travel industry (and our experiences as people with disabilities who travel) for the better.
A ‘Disability Tax’ on ADA Accessible Hotel Rooms
Many budget hotels are running a racket against travelers with disabilities by charging more for ADA accessible hotel rooms. Is price discrimination based on accessibility legal? Find out here.
H.R.620 is a Knee-jerk Reaction to ‘Drive-by’ ADA Lawsuits
Congress is attempting to roll back the civil rights protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act through H.R.620, a bill that will do more to unravel accessibility than encourage ADA compliance.
Best & Worst of Accessible Travel in 2017
My 2017 travels took me to four continents and opened my eyes to a world filled with wheelchair accessible experiences.
ADA Rules for Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Shuttles
Many hotels offer complimentary shuttle service to airports and nearby attractions. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires hotel shuttles to be wheelchair accessible in nearly all cases.
First Impressions of UberWAV in Washington, D.C.
Uber has finally taken steps toward ADA compliance in several markets around the country, including in Washington, D.C., where I tested the company's wheelchair accessible UberWAV service last month.
