This little story may not belong on this forum, but it was such a unique experience I feel I have to share it with somebody.
I have serious mobility issues and I cannot walk any distance at al...
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Scott Rains wants input for two books on tourism:
ACCESSIBLE TOURISM CONCEPTS/ISSUES: Inclusion, disability, ageing population and tourism
ACCESSIBLE TOURISM PRACTICE: Inclusion, d...
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I've been diagnosed with bad osteoarthritis in one hip - walking for any distance (> 50 yards at a time) is painful (especially with a laptop backpack) and standing is worse. I'm scheduled to ...
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Have any of the wheelchair travelers ever stayed in a hotel room, specifically the Embassy Suites, that was not specifically designated an accessible room? The reason I ask is that my husband who...
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The situation is this:
Last summer before a planned trip, we decided to follow recommendations , advise Air Canada that our son has epilepsy, and ask for help. He also is mentally challenged and...
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I was going to post in the DC forum, but I will ry it here first.
I will be flying to Europe this summer. Getting to Dulles is no problem. We will be dropped off using my van, which will then...
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Hello, I am so happy to have found this group. I am getting ready to move my father, age 87, who has MS and is in a wheelchair from Alabama to Oregon. He is currently in a nursing home and will...
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I would like to meet my mom on her way to another airport for a few hours in Atlanta. Where would I find a gate agent to try and get a pass to go through security and take her at her next gate?
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It was recommended that I post this question here (from the Hilton group) so here is the background.
For extended trips, (Disney world, etc) my wife usually uses a mobility scooter.
How migh...
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My mom. who has low lung capacity due to cancer, has a flight coming up in a few weeks, on American Airlines. She requires oxygen on an intermittent basis--especially during any exertion. We've bo...
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Well, I've looked and looked and just can't figure out where to post this question. I hope someone here can set me straight.
DH uses a mobility scooter. In June we are flying to Denver to be...
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(This may belong in Newsstand, or even Disability Travel, but I love the photo of the TSA'hole rubbing the wheelchair-bound passenger's shoe with an explosives wipe)
Ellen Brehm, a retired nur...
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I flew from ORF to CVG today, the AC had a broken lav. I have been on 3 such flights with Delta and all three times have been informed of the lav. problem after 10000 feet.
Well, just suppo...
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Hi y'all. I have an ongoing skin condition that's really being a problem. The doc gave me a prescribed med; but also wants me to use certain lotions, etc. that are OTC.
While I do have ...
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Greetings, I was wondering what etiquette, for lack of a better word, is appropriate with carry-on luggage and stowing it? I'm recovering from shoulder surgery after 2 dislocated shoulders and I h...
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I've been cleared by my doc to resume flying after a DVT/PE episode in June of '07. This was unrelated to travel (broken ankle-hiking) and I take Coumadin. Has anyone had experience with travel fo...
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Hello,
My partner and I will be going to France this summer. I myself am Deaf. There are several museums in Paris that are free for disabled people like myself however they required to have a ...
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This is a bit of a "shotgun" post which I think I will also pop into the "disability travellers" forum as well ((hope the duplication isn't bad form))
I am just in the init...
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Please feel free to move this to wherever it is most appropriate
Had my first flight since having hip replacement surgery the other day. Passed through the WTMD and it went off, went through...
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Bear with me on this one. I realize everyone out there about 6’ tall would love an exit row seat or bulkhead without having to pay full-fare or having elite status. I understand; but I would arg...
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I found out this summer that I have epilepsy. I'm seizure free since being diagnosed and put on meds.
Just wondering how many other frequent travelers out there have epilepsy and what, if a...
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To: Flight Attendent
Re: Aisle Chair
Shortly before landing, I reminded you that I would need an aisle chair at our destination. We landed, and then we waited. And waited. And waited. At som...
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Hi,
We've just returned from a trip to Sicily from London, flying Alitalia from Heathrow T2 to Rome (FCO) to Catania and back. I was a little worried about this as my command of Italian is l...
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I hurt my back and I do not want to take the chance of reinjuring myself. I know I can get the sky cap ( is that the right term?) to help me get my luggage off the carousel. My issue is I am trave...
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I saw this in Newsstand [http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?p=9047927#post9047927]>and felt it needed to be "announced" here:
http://www.canada.com/edmontonjourna...c-1b3...
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