Disabled World News

Planning an Accessible and Enjoyable Family Vacation

Fri, 18 May 2012 06:22:25 EST

A successful family vacation is often the result of good planning. Plus, if you’ve ever tried to book a flight or hotel room at the last minute, planning ahead also means you'll save money - which means more to spend on souvenirs and meals.

Certified Accessible Travel Advocate Program

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:25:14 EST

Special Needs Group's Industry-First Certified Accessible Travel Advocate Program Provides Unprecedented Success to Travel Professionals - Through the Unparalleled Course, Over 425 Travel Professionals Have Been Certified to Date, Allowing Them to Tap Into the Fastest-Growing Segment in Travel - the Accessible Travel Market.

Into the Wild with Epic Enabled South African Safaris

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:52:24 EST

Wheelchair user Anne Larkin and support worker Moira Lipshaw, who both live in New Zealand, recently went on safari in South Africa.

New Blue Badge Guide for London

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:40:14 EST

The PIE Guide, in association with London Councils, is pleased to announce the launch of the latest Blue Badge Guide for London.

YOOLA Travel Service for Persons with Disability - Accessible Tourism in France and World Sports Packages

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:10:45 EST

YOOLA, travel agency dedicated to disabled travelers:
fully accessible tourism in France and sports packages all around the world!

Closed Captioning Now Available for Live Television On Continental Airlines

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:00:17 EST

Continental will be the first airline in the world to provide this feature to its passengers.

U.S. Air Carrier Access Act - 25th Anniversary

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:02:51 EST

DOT Hosts Celebration of Air Carrier Access Act's 25th Anniversary - Before the ACAA was enacted in 1986, passengers with disabilities were faced with policies that varied from airline to airline or even among flights on the same carrier.

Solo Senior Travel Savings and Benefits for 2012

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:02:07 EST

Grand Circle and OAT Announce Top 10 Solo Traveler Savings and Benefits for 2012 - More Women Traveling Solo Than Ever Before.

Airport Guide for Persons with Disability

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:14:11 EST

The Disabled Airport Guide is aimed at helping people with disability while traveling through airports.

European Health Insurance Cards and Travelling

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:28:45 EST

Holidaying Brits Risk Hefty Medical Bills by Travelling Without an EHIC - Benefits of the EHIC Unknown to Half of Holidaymakers, Says moneysupermarket.com

Providing Travelers With Disabilities a New Perspective on Accessibility

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:46:14 EST

TravelinWheels.com Launches to Provide Travelers With Disabilities a New Perspective on Accessibility.

Accessible Travel Maryland USA

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 11:34:03 EST

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is working to ensure that the state's magnificent natural resources are accessible to all citizens and visitors.

Disability Travel in Italy and Rome

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:05:06 EST

Italy is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily and Sardinia. Italy shares its northern Alpine boundary with France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia.

African Holiday of a Lifetime with Epic Expeditions

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:52:43 EST

Epic Expeditions is a tour operator offering accessible safaris and tours in South Africa.

Online Wheelchair and Scooter Rental Booking for Cruise Travelers

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:44:03 EST

Special Needs Group, Inc. Introduces Easy-to-use Online Wheelchair and Scooter Rental Booking Service for Cruise Travelers.

Accessible Travel Packages to Popular Destinations Around the World

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:58:07 EST

Able to Travel Offers People with Disabilities Accessible Travel Packages to Popular Destinations Around the World.

Visiting the Rembrandthuis with a Disability

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:46:16 EST

Enter the world of a successful painter from the 17th century! The Rembrandthouse shows you where Rembrandt van Rijn lived for 20 years.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Notification Cards

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:24:49 EST

Flying Anywhere Soon? Have Your Notification Card?

Travel Guide for Persons with Disabilities

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 09:53:15 EST

"Take Charge" of your travel this holiday season.

Travelers with Medical Conditions Fear Increased TSA Security Procedures

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 12:25:48 EST

Travelers with medical conditions hope that the TSA pat-down incidents involving bladder cancer survivor Thomas “Tom” Sawyer, at Detroit Metro Airport, and to breast cancer survivor Cathy Bossi, at Dulles Airport, are isolated incidents. But these reports are already creating a chilling effect on air travel for people with medical conditions and disabilities.