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Disabled Travel Resources
The following disabled friendly travel resources provide a wealth of information on the organizations and companies who cater to the needs of mobility challenged individuals.
Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality
Founded in 1976, "SATH" is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness of the needs of travelers with disabilities and works to expand travel options. sath.org
Access-able Travel Source
Dedicated to mature and disabled travelers 1995, Access-able provides information on disability magazines, how to travel with special needs, guides for cities, resorts and attractions, and where to find wheelchair and scooter rentals when you are on the road. access-able.com
Wheel Chair Accessible Resorts
This site offers advice to vacationers considering buying or renting a vacation timeshare that is wheelchair accessible. In addition to a resort search function, information includes questions to ask to ensure accommodations are ADA compliant. wheel chair accessible resorts
Accessible Vacations - Expedia.com
This international reservations site provides one-stop travel planning and booking capability for wheelchair accessible vacations, including booking disabled-friendly hotels, resorts, and other travel options. hotels.expedia.com/resorts/
Rolling Rains Travel Report
This site provides reviews of the tourism industry from a disability perspective and follows the development of accessible leisure and travel opportunities worldwide. rollingrains.com
Handicapped Travel Club (HTC)
Formed in 1973, HTC encourages RV traveling for people with a wide range of disabilities. HTC encourages people with disabilities and their families to travel, to meet and to share information on making recreational vehicles accessible for the disabled. handicappedtravelclub.com
Disabled Travelers
Provides information on businesses from around the world that specialize in travel for the disabled, including travel agents, tour operators, adventure travel companies, accessible cruise specialists, accessible van and equipment rentals, travel companions, home exchanges, and access guides for wheelchair users and other disabled travelers. disabledtravelers.com
The Opening Door
With its mission to open doors to persons with disabilities so they can enjoy all that the world has to offer, this organization’s web site, travelguides.org, offers disabled friendly travel links, access guides, databases and publications. travelguides.org
Rolliday
An international disabled friendly travel resource that provides information on different types of holidays and a database of 3000 lodging accommodations for people with disabilities. www.rolliday.net
Swedish Independent Living Center. Vacation Home Swap
Providing accessible vacation home exchange for people around the world with disabilities. www.independentliving.org
Able Travel
Site provides accessible African safaris and worldwide adventure travel advice for wheelchair users and physically disabled people. able-travel.com
Go Africa Safaris & Travel
Company specializes in working with wheelchair travelers and customizing safari trips to Kenya and Tanzania, based on individual interests and mobility requirements.go-africa-safaris.com
E-bility Access Travel: Australia
An accessible travel web site featuring disability related travel information, Australian tours, articles resources, services and products. e-bility-com
Emerging Horizons
A consumer oriented online magazine covering disabled friendly travel, Emerging Horizons’ primary focus is travel for people with mobility disabilities; everybody from wheelchair-users to slow walkers. Information covers resources, news and travel tips. www.candy-charles.com
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