Accessible Travel Packages to Popular Destinations Around the World

Author: United Spinal Association
Published: 8 Feb 2011

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Synopsis

Able to Travel is a travel agency that specializes in accessible world travel for people with disabilities.

Overview

Able to Travel, a travel agency that specializes in accessible travel for people with disabilities and a program of United Spinal Association, has made it more convenient to discover and plan accessible vacations and business trips with a redesigned web site.

The Able to Travel web site includes valuable insight on topics such as airline requirements in accommodating people with disabilities, common accessibility issues at hotels and on cruises, as well as a variety of travel reviews from people with disabilities.

Able to Travel is regularly updated with the latest and best in class accessible travel packages, including cruises and exotic tours. The web site offers all the tools and resources needed to create the perfect accessible travel experience, from start to finish.

"Able to Travel works with hotels, airlines, transportation agencies, tour providers, and cruise lines to ensure our travelers who use wheelchairs and other mobility devices do not encounter any unforeseen issue," says Kleo King, senior vice president of Able to Travel.

For those with specific travel requirements, Able to Travel assists with the rental of wheelchairs, scooters, and medical equipment. They also can arrange for car rentals with hand controls and lift equipped vans.

Exclusive travel packages highlighted on Able to Travel include tours of Italy, Africa, Ireland, Israel, and European, Mediterranean and Caribbean cruises.

About Able to Travel -Able to Travel, a program of United Spinal Association, provides travel services and knowledgeable travel agents who specialize in all types of accessibility issues for travelers using wheelchairs or other mobility devices.

About United Spinal Association -United Spinal is a national 501(c) (3) nonprofit membership organization formed in 1946 by paralyzed veterans and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Americans with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D), including multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, ALS and post-polio. It played a significant role in writing the Americans with Disabilities Act, and made important contributions to the Fair Housing Amendments Act and the Air Carrier Access Act. Membership is free and is open to all individuals with SCI/D. United Spinal was instrumental in getting New York City to create sidewalk curb ramps and accessible public transportation that has been used as a model for many United States cities.