Alcatraz San Francisco, California
One of the most historical landmarks in San Francisco is the former federal state prison Alcatraz Island (“the rock”). From
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San Francisco Embarcadero Attractions
San Francisco is known for impeccable culinary cuisine, so along the Embarcadero are fantastic restaurants, from the AT&T Park to
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is a great public transportation option for those traveling in the San Francisco or Berkeley
Press Release: Access 2 Parks Project Launches
In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. wheelchairtraveling.com will be visiting parks all over America
Filoli Gardens + Mansion, California
Thirty minutes from San Francisco in the South Bay in Woodside, CA is a historical piece of land known as
Sedona, Arizona Bell Rock Hotel with Kitchen
Right off Highway 179 in Sedona, Arizona is the Bell Rock Inn is surrounded by Sedona’s most sacred natural feature.
The Caribbean: Visiting Barbados by Wheelchair
Barbados has a physical challenge. We’ll call it, “Location, location, location.” It is unique among the Caribbean Islands as a
Chabot Regional Park, East Bay, California
Lake Chabot Regional Park, nestled in the East Bay near Castro Valley, California, is a premier outdoor destination for visitors
Las Vegas, Nevada: Local Review + Tips
As far as parks, Red Rock Canyon NW of the city is not to be missed. Entrance is $5/car or
Saint Louis, Missouri Travel Tips
Unfortunately one of the most famous landmarks in the US, the Gateway Arch which stands high above the Mississippi River
SF Bay Area Concert and Performance Venues
The San Francisco Bay Area has music venues all over and range from small eclectic ones to stadiums. This is
Bear Creek Lake State Park, Virginia
Bear Creek Lake State Park is one of 40 parks in the Virginia state park system. It is located in
San Diego, California: Where to Eat + Drink
Ocean View Drinks + Dining Start your evening off at the Manchester Grand Hyatt (Top of the Hyatt) and if
Pleasanton, California Accessible Trails
Marilyn Murphy Kane Trail In Pleasanton, California, on the east side of the San Francisco Bay, is a park called
Boudler, CO: Pearl Street Shopping & Dining
For my little sisters graduation I traveled to Boulder, Colorado, a wonderful mountain city with so much do. Nestled against
Lord Camden Inn, Maine: Wheelchair Access
The small town of Camden is a relaxing, no-fuss destination. The Lord Camden Inn is one of the tallest buildings
Portland, Oregon Downtown Hotel
The Nines Hotel is a luxury hotel set right across from Pioneer Square. Within feet are stops for Portland Oregon’s
Farmer’s Daughter Hotel + Restaurant in L.A.
Literally across the street from the famous LA Farmer’s Market on Fairfax the boutique hotel the Farmer’s Daughter and its
Santa Monica, California: Ambrose Hotel
The Ambrose Hotel is located on 20th street in Santa Monica, California. That’s 20 blocks from the ocean! The hotel
South Lake Tahoe Places to Stay
South Lake Tahoe, known for its vibrant atmosphere and stunning lake views, is a destination that blends outdoor adventure with
San Francisco, California: High Tea Time
San Francisco, California has a lot of wonderful unique tea houses, all with different blends, decor, and service. Samovar Tea
The World of Wheelchair Travel
For years, wheelchair users have felt like second-class citizens when it comes to traveling. It had reached the point where
Empathy and Irrational Temples
I’m back from an amazing vacation to Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Humanity as a whole needs to learn a lot
New Zealand Vision Impaired Biking Tour
Aotearoa, New Zealand was the chosen location for a tandem biking adventure for a group of three blind and vision-impaired
San Francisco Transportation + Getting Around
“If you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair…” Well, that was the protocol
Wheelchair TECH
Antonio Gutierrez of Wheelchair TECH is certified to fit custom durable medical equipment such as manual wheelchairs, power chairs and scooters,
TNT Portable Hand Controls
TNT Portable Hand Controls allows drivers with little or no use of their legs and feet the freedom to drive
Monterey, California Seacliff State Beach
Seacliff State Beach stretches for nearly a mile along the northern end of Monterey Bay in the town of Aptos,
California Coast: Carmel River State Beach
Carmel River State Beach in the Monterey Bay Area of California offers fine views of Carmel and Point Lobos State
Camden, Maine Exploring Tips
The town of Camden, Maine is a beautiful North East town with colonial style buildings and an active harbor. The
San Francisco, California: Hotel Emblem
Hotel Emblem is located in the Union Square district of Downtown San Francisco, a very popular area for shopping and
Stinson Beach, California Tips + Guide
Stinson Beach and its 3.5 miles of sandy oceanfront are very popular during summer. Part of the beach is maintained
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, California
Within this 2,315-acre Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Park, the largest on the northeast bay shore, you’ll find a variety of
Fort Humboldt, Northern California Coast
Fort Humboldt in Northern California is a remnant of a U.S. Army outpost established in 1853 to protect settlers from Native
Las Gallinas Wildlife Ponds in Marin County, California
Just north of the Marin County Civic Center, bordering McInnis Park on San Pablo Bay, four miles of hard-packed levee
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, California
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, 45 miles north of Eureka in the heart of redwood country, is a unit of
Alameda Creek Trail, East Bay Area, California
In the California Bay Area, a paved 12-mile trail along Alameda Creek from Niles Canyon to the bay attracts bicyclists,
Easy Access Travel
Dedicated to meeting the needs of disabled and mature travelers. Easy Access Travel provides clients with the necessary information to
Northern California Coast Attractions
The rocky shores of the Northern California Coast offer countless views to relax in nature. There are no flashing lights,
Pillar Point Harbor in the Bay Area, California
Approximately 25 miles south of San Francisco, in the small town of Princeton, Pillar Point Harbor is a home port
Carnival Cruises Accessible Features
Cruising is one of the most popular ways for people to travel when on vacation. Carnival Ships feature accessible elevators
San Antonio, Texas Holiday Weekend
San Antonio is a wonderfully accessible city! A major draw to the city is the River Walk which follows the
Berkeley, California Travel Tips
Berkeley is widely recognized for its progressive values and commitment to accessibility, making it one of the most wheelchair-friendly destinations
Yosemite Park, California: Ahwahnee Hotel Brunch
Whether it is a day trip or an overnight vacation to Yosemite, the only place to go to for Sunday
Boulder, Colorado: Courtyard by Marriott
The Courtyard by Marriott in Boulder Colorado offers wheelchair accommodations. For instance, a large bathroom with a roll-in shower bench
Boston, Massachusetts Subway Wheelchair Access
It is certainly possible for someone in a manual wheelchair to travel the streets of Boston, Massachusetts without taking any
Italy: Top 25 Experiences
On my first visit to Italy with my wheelchair, I visited the places that I had always heard about: Milan,
Sure-Grip Spinner Knob
The Sure-Grip Spinner Knob from IndeMedical.com provides a easy and secure way for users to turn a steering wheel with
IndeMedical.com
IndeMedical.com is your online discount source for wheelchairs, urological supplies, and adaptive sports equipment. As wheelchair users we understand the
Quickie Wheelchair Luggage
The luggage carriers easily attaches to Quickie brand wheelchairs (not the Q7) and conveniently folds up out of the way
Carnival Glory Cruise Access
So far I have only been on one ship. As I “try” them out I will try to put together
Arcata Marshland Trails, Northern California Coast
Arcata Marshland is 307 acres at the edge of Humboldt Bay and is an early and much-admired example of environmental
Santa Cruz, California San Lorenzo Park + River Trail
This small urban park on the San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz has a duck pond, accessible playground, and large
Cumming, Georgia: Caney Creek Preserve
The Caney Creek Preserve in Alpharetta, Georgia includes a dog park, sports park, an “ADA trail” and nature trail, fun playground
Santa Cruz, California: Neary Lagoon Trail
Neary Lagoon peaceful freshwater marsh lies within a 44-acre park tucked between a wastewater treatment plant and a residential neighborhood
Caribbean Cruise (Carnival Breeze)
Our cruise in January 2015 to the Caribbean on the Carnival Breeze included stops at the ports St. Thomas and
Rome, Italy Accessible Travel Tips
The eternal city is not famous for its accessibility, but a lot of work has been done in the last
California’s Gold Country Wheelchair Travel Guide
California’s Gold Country stretches along historic Highway 49 through the Sierra Nevada foothills, connecting charming towns, natural beauty, and the
Train Travel: Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA
Amtrak’s Coast Starlight Train travels up the west coast from San Diego, California to Seattle, Washington with many stops along the
Managing Anxiety Tips for Wheelchair Travelers
Traveling with a disability can be complicated if you don’t know what you have to do. Planning your vacation becomes
Carmel City Beach, Monterey California Guide
Carmel City Beach is a spectacular white-sand beach fronting the village of Carmel-by-the-Sea, known for hand-crafted cottages from its days
17-Mile Drive: Carmel, Monterey Bay, California
The 17-Mile Drive is a privately owned scenic drive that runs along the coast of the Monterey Peninsula, passing through
Monterey Bay, California: Elkhorn Slough
Elkhorn Slough is one of the best places in North America to see birds, and the best place for wheelchair
Asilomar State Beach, Monterey Bay, California
Known for its distinctive white sand, Asilomar State Beach, is located in the town of Pacific Grove in the Monterey
Monterey Bay Area Point Lobos Trails
This rocky, forested headland in the Monterey Bay was named Point Lobos in the late 18th century, for the
San Francisco MOMA (Museum)
Tickets to the San Francisco, California Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) can be purchased outside the building on the sidewalk.
Santa Cruz, California: Lighthouse Field State Beach
A popular destination for surfers, bicyclists, and dog walkers, Lighthouse Field State Beach lies south of the Santa Cruz Beach
South Africa Adventure
There is so much to see in this beautiful country of Africa. One summer is surely not enough. My trip
Oxnard Beach Park, California
Access to the outdoors becomes a tremendous challenge when one is faced with physical challenges that make it difficult to
Africa Safari Hunting Tour with a Wheelchair
One of the first things staring me in the face when I found out I was going to Namibia was
Las Vegas, Nevada: Bad Service @ Palms Hotel
Checking-In Overall, I was not impressed by the service nor the ADA compliance of the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, California
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, 821 acres in the redwoods and along the Big Sur River, is popular with families
Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur, California
Pfeiffer Beach, while hard to find, is one of the most popular beach access points in Big Sur. On our
Practical Car Hire Tips for Wheelchair Users
About 10% of the global population or 650 million have disabilities and it is estimated that 10% of them require wheelchairs, allowing
Pants Up Easy!
Pants Up Easy is designed to help people to get dressed. When it comes to maintaining independence and dignity, every