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Older couple taking a photo of an airplane flying over a beach.

Accessible Travel Study Reveals When Disabled People Will Be Ready to Travel Again

Disabled people participating in the 2020 Accessible Travel Survey reveal when they’ll be ready to travel again after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Canyon filled with vegetation, sandy orange rocks on both sides.

Great American Outdoors Act Includes Funding for Accessibility at National Parks

The GAOA is “the biggest land conservation legislation in a generation” and will bring accessibility improvements to national parks.

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Man and woman in a white car with a illuminated Lyft sign in the window.

Lyft Pays Wheelchair User $30,000 Settlement, Airline Executive Ignores Quarantine and more

Accessible travel news roundup: Lyft settles discrimination claim with wheelchair user, disabled man was forced to live in airport for 110 days and more.

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Can You Travel There? Free Map Lists Travel Restrictions by Country

Many countries have closed their borders to international visitors, but an interactive map from IATA will tell you where you can and cannot go right now.

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Row of black wheelchair accessible cans with a yellow taxi badge on the rooftop.

City Launches Mystery Shopper Program to Review Wheelchair Taxi Service

One city recently called on wheelchair users to be mystery shoppers, with the aim of learning about the safety and accessibility of wheelchair taxis.

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Man on canoe departing river launch point, with large American flag positioned at back of canoe.

Disabled Men Canoeing 2,300 Miles, Wheelchair User Sues Airport, New Accessible Train and more

Accessible travel news roundup: Disabled men canoe the Mississippi River, ADA lawsuit against Uber dismissed, a new wheelchair accessible train car & more.

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People walking on a city street in Dublin, Ireland.

These 10 Countries Have the Most Widespread Coronavirus Outbreaks

Data tells us which countries have the highest rates of coronavirus infection, but there are other data points worth considering.

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Coronavirus Antibody Tests are Available — Here’s How to Get One

Medical diagnostics company LabCorp is providing coronavirus serology (antibody) testing at nearly 2,000 locations, including at many Walgreens stores.

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Park ranger speaking with a wheelchair user at an overlook inside a National Park.

National Park Service Describes New Efforts to Make Parks More Accessible

In a new video, the National Park Service describes some of the work being done to make parks and historic sites more inclusive and accessible to everyone.

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