Due to the Risk of COVID-19, I’m Grounding Myself
With the spread of COVID-19 having been deemed a global pandemic, it is time for each of us to reevaluate our travel plans over the next several months.
News & Events
The Coronavirus Outbreak and My Trip to China (UPDATED)
The 2019-nCoV coronavirus outbreak has encouraged me to consider the risks of traveling to China next month.
Teenagers Boot Wheelchair User Off Train, Sharing Sidewalks with Robots and more
Accessible travel news roundup: Wheelchair accessible funicular, Disney Access Pass challenged in court, wheelchair charging stations & more.
Accessible Cabins at Yosemite, Hunting Expedition for Wheelchair Users, Delta Ignores DOT Mandate and more
Accessible travel news roundup: ADA cabins at Yosemite National Park, a new accessibility committee at DOT, 15 all-terrain track chairs for rent & more.
Rapid Growth of Dockless Bikeshare, Scooter Systems Brings New Accessibility Challenges
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics reports that nearly 300 bikeshare and e-scooter systems exist, together serving more than 200 cities.
Top 10 Signs That Accessible Travel is Going Mainstream
The TravelAbility Summit will build on the work evidenced here, signs that the travel industry is becomig more accessible in response to demand.
Ranking the World’s Safest Cities to Visit in 2019
Travelers should consider The Economist’s Safe Cities Index 2019, which ranks the world’s major cities according to personal safety and security.
Disney Cruise Line Debuts New Accessible Shore Excursions
Disney Cruise Line has announced a new partnership that will bring wheelchair accessible shore excursions to 39 ports around the world.
Fatal Hotel Shuttle Crash, Off-road Wheelchair Rentals, Airline Sends Wheelchair on Wrong Flight and more
A roundup of accessible travel news including a deadly hotel shuttle crash, a new accessible vehicle from Toyota, bad news from American Airlines and more.
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