Public transportation isn’t generally known for comfort. More so, it’s there for convenience and affordability. When a certain type of public transportation fails to accommodate a certain type of person, it quickly loses all convenience. While city buses and trains have (in some cities, at least) made large strides towards wheelchair accessibility, vehicles such as taxis Read more…
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Category: Wheelchair Access
Looking Back on the ADA After 25 Years
Since the ADA will turn twenty-five years old this Sunday, we have decided to take a look back at the history and effect of the influential law. On July 26th, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act, the single most comprehensive piece of civil liberties legislation that affects the Read more…
A Must Read Travel Guide for Wheelchair Users
Candy Harrington describes her stay at Safari West as luxurious, fun and suitable for wheelchair-users and slow walkers. “There’s nothing better than going to sleep listening to the sounds of the jungle,” she describes, adding that the California resort is “almost like visiting Africa; except you don’t get jet lag, you save about $4,000 and Read more…
Wimbledon Announces Wheelchair Tennis Singles for 2016
If you’re a tennis fan, you probably spent some part of the past two weeks watching Wimbledon. No, we don’t mean the 2004 romantic comedy starring Paul Bettany and Kirsten Dunst. We’re, of course, referring to what is generally considered the most prestigious tennis competition in the world. With Wimbledon 2015 having wrapped up this Read more…
Summer Travel Tips for Wheelchair Users
Do you have plans to go on a road trip this summer? One of the remarkable things about van conversions is they have opened up the road for wheelchair users, allowing them to hop on the nearest freeway and take it to any town, city or landmark that catches their eye. But traveling with your Read more…
The Top Wheelchair Accessible Colleges in the US
Graduation season is upon us and over 3 million students will be moving on from their High Schools to bigger and better things. From college plans to immediate jobs to traveling at home and abroad, students of all backgrounds will be let loose into the world to start their own lives. This includes the many Read more…
Downtown Chicago’s Accessible Hotel Guide
If you are looking for the perfect vacation destination this summer, consider taking a road trip to downtown Chicago! The Windy City offers an abundance of accessible accommodations for every style and budget. You’ll see plenty of handicap vans in Illinois, too, since Chicago is considered to be one of the more accessible cities to live Read more…
Let Your Voice Be Heard at ‘Roll on Capitol Hill’
The United Spinal Association has announced that the 4th annual “Roll on Capitol Hill” legislative and advocacy conference will take place in Washington, D.C. this June. For four days (from June 7th to the 10th), thousands of people with disabilities as well as their advocates will meet with congressional representatives to raise awareness of various Read more…
DisArt Festival: Understanding Disability Through Art
April 10th marks the debut of a new arts festival in Grand Rapids that is the largest of its kind in the world. The DisArt Festival is a 15-day event with a mission to spread an understanding of disability through art, as well as promote an appreciation for work created by artists with disabilities. Read more…
How to Make Your House Wheelchair Accessible
Spring is often known as the time to remodel and add additions to your house, but for the two million wheelchair using Americans who live in private residences, remodeling takes on a whole new meaning. It takes a lot to make your home completely accessible, and combined with buying a wheelchair van, it can Read more…