If you are on a limited budget and feel you can’t leave Paris without tasting duck, Au Petit Sud Ouest is the perfect stop. A few blocks from the Eiffel Tower, the small, family-run restaurant serves two things: duck and foie gras. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and has an accessible, spacious toilet. Warm and […]
History lovers will appreciate the castle that the French monarchs from Louis VII to Napoleon III used as a summer home. Plush and ornate, the chateau is surrounded by a thick forest that the kings would use to hunt game and relax near the fresh springs. Just 55 km (34 miles) south of Paris, the chateau […]
Paris is not know for its accessibility, but the city has made an effort to improve not only access, but information about accessibility and navigating public transportation. There are now a number of services in place to help ensure your travel around the city is safe and easy, although some advance planning may be required. InfoMobi […]
Tucked away from the swarms of tourists in July and August is a quaint, accessible beach paradise located just a few miles from Nice on the French Riviera. Villneuve Loubet is essentially two villages in one; the medieval village about a mile from the sea and the beach resort. The beach resort is where accessibility was […]
The historic city of Mulhouse in the Alsace region of France, near the German and Swiss border, has created a 3 km city tour in which every institution, museum, store and restaurant is completely accessible for special needs travelers. The city defines accessible as available to those in a wheelchair, with sight, hearing or cognitive […]
If you are on a limited budget and feel you can’t leave Paris without tasting duck, Au Petit Sud Ouest is the perfect stop. A few blocks from the Eiffel Tower, the small, family-run restaurant serves two things: duck and foie gras. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and has an accessible, spacious toilet. Warm and […]
One of the pleasures of visiting the Cote d’Azur is passing a leisurely few hours dining with your feet in the sand – or close enough to enjoy it without having to worry about the peskiness that comes along with it. The problem for those who are in a wheelchair or have trouble walking is […]
The Edison and Ford Estates on the palm tree-lined McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers, Florida, is just a few blocks from Fort Myers’ historic downtown and many ground-level restaurants that are wheelchair accessible. For those who prefer to stay on or near the grounds, Pinchers Crab Shack at the Marina at Edison Ford is a […]
Paris is not know for its accessibility, but the city has made an effort to improve not only access, but information about accessibility and navigating public transportation. There are now a number of services in place to help ensure your travel around the city is safe and easy, although some advance planning may be required. InfoMobi […]
The historic city of Mulhouse in the Alsace region of France, near the German and Swiss border, has created a 3 km city tour in which every institution, museum, store and restaurant is completely accessible for special needs travelers. The city defines accessible as available to those in a wheelchair, with sight, hearing or cognitive […]
One of the pleasures of visiting the Cote d’Azur is passing a leisurely few hours dining with your feet in the sand – or close enough to enjoy it without having to worry about the peskiness that comes along with it. The problem for those who are in a wheelchair or have trouble walking is […]
Here are 10 accessible interesting tourist sights recommended by VisitEngland, the country’s tourist information bureau. 1. Museum of London Get under the skin of London, from club-wielding Neanderthals to the Carnaby Street fashionistas of the sixties. The museum details the various transformations and tribulations thrown at London over the centuries. Perfectly positioned alongside the old city […]
On a recent visit to Lake Cassien in the Var region of France, I saw a fisherman pull a beautiful 8 pound Carp out of the water. He held it up, took a picture with it and tossed it back into the lake, as is required by the catch and release credo that locals follow. […]
“Genius is hard work, stick-to-itiveness, and common sense.” —Thomas A. Edison The Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida evoke more of America’s history and unique character than most of the country’s leading tourist attractions. And best of all, the buildings and grounds of this sprawling riverfront attraction are mostly wheelchair accessible. Next […]
Carrie-Ann Lightley from Tourism for All UK wrote an article about the top 10 accessible attractions in the UK. 1. Eden Project The Eden Project has won awards for its accessibility, and it’s a wonderful, year-round facility that’s packed with things to do and learn. The project prides itself on providing a great experience […]
Many hotels in Europe are in old buildings and accessibility may be limited. Don’t be shy about asking questions. If the person who answers the phone can’t provide answers or doesn’t seem knowledgeable, ask to be transferred to housekeeping or maintenance. They know every inch of the rooms and can advise you on accessibility and […]
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