“The T” Subway in Boston
Nov 17th
Boston, MA –
It is certainly possible for someone in a manual wheelchair to travel the streets of Boston without taking any form of public transportation; however it all depends on one’s stamina and endurance because there are slight inclines and well, using a manual wheelchair regardless takes some muscle.
However, the subway in Boston, known as “The T,” is a great system if you want or need to take a break. It’s important to plan out your journey before hand though because not every stop is wheelchair accessible; many are but pick up a public transportation map at any station or information booth found around the city.
For those who are disabled there is a reduced fare and you should ask a ticket attendant for help if you cannot find this discounted option. For the stations that are accessible there are usually elevators and special ticket gates for your comfort. Furthermore, some of the smaller stations around the city that are accessible might have ramps, like the one shown below close to the Museum of Fine Art, Boston.
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
Nov 17th
Located in the Theater District of Boston, the Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery is an affordable place to dine with great beer and American food. Every Monday a beer is featured for $3.25. Happy hour is Monday-Friday 2:30-5:30pm. They even have handcrafted beer to-go! There is a very large patio area, perfect for people watching but there is also inside dining too, which is very spacious; wheelchair accessible restrooms are also available.
Visit their website: http://www.rockbottom.com
THE Boston Chart House
Nov 16th
The Chart House: Seafood, Streak & Prime Rib restaurant is a delicious place to dine and basically wheelchair accessible. It’s located on the harbor Long Wharf, which is a convenient spot to dine if staying at the Marriott Long Wharf and is one of the oldest buildings in Boston, established in 1710.There is dining on the ground floor and the second but does not have an elevator. Nonetheless, there is a full-bar and an accessible restroom downstairs.
Visit their website: www.chart-house.com
Wheelchair Traveling Guide: Boston, MA
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Traveling the Streets of Boston
Nov 9th
BOSTON is made up of different kinds of sidewalk textures that a wheelchair traveler should be aware of. Some are more easily traveled on while others are not maintained and could be a nuisance and slow one down. For example, there could be a smoothed cemented walkway between cobble stones, brick that may or may not have sections that have risen up, slow-lying cobble stone tiles, or newly-laid asphalt. Sometimes there might be a crack or the sidewalk will get narrow.
We should always be aware of our surroundings and this includes debris or holes in our path. No one wants to slip and take a dive out into a crowd or street.
Here are some examples of the different sidewalk textures in Boston:
- Brick and Cement
- Uneven Surfaces
- Cracks in Sidewalk
- New Asphalt
- Cobblestone Tile
- Smoothly Laid Brick
Accessible Destinations for the Wheelchair Traveler
Nov 2nd
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