Able to Travel - News
TSA Creates Helpline for Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions
Airline travel for people with disabilities, whether you are a wheelchair user or living with disorders like multiple sclerosis (MS), can sometimes be a big hassle. Ok, ok, they are always a big hassle. For most of your average airline customers, the heightened security and screening procedures are no picnic. And if you’re traveling with medical and mobility equipment the entire process can be extraordinarily draining. It’s enough to keep some from opting out of a dream vacation for a staycation at home. What fun is that?
Flying While Using a Vent: A Survey of Ventilator Users
International Ventilator Users Network wants to understand the problems you experience when flying worldwide while using a ventilator. Please consider taking this short survey to support their research.
Able to Travel Hosts Accessible Travel Workshop at Abilities Expo
United Spinal Association’s Able to Travel program showcased its expertise in booking accessible vacations and business trips during the Abilities Expo–which took place February 17-19–in Atlanta, Georgia. Able to Travel hosted a workshop during Saturday’s Expo festivities, guiding attendees through the process of planning an accessible trip. During the workshop, Mary Peterson, CTC, who works [...]
TSA Pre✓ Pilot to Expand to Busiest US Airports
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John S. Pistole recently announced the expansion of TSA Pre✓(TM) a passenger pre-screening initiative, to additional airports across the country following the program’s success at seven pilot locations. With more than 336,000 passengers screened to date through TSA Pre✓ lanes, this [...]
Able to Travel Produces Accessibility Guide to Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Vacations, whether it’s to a remote locale or major city, can lose a lot of luster before you even pack your bags and get out the door. There are a lot of questions that run through the average travelers mind when they start planning a perfect getaway. Where to stay? How’s the nightlife? What are [...]
Vote Yes by Friday, February 3rd for Accessible Taxis in Philadelphia
Want to help make taxis wheelchair-accessible to residents of, and visitors to, the “City of Brotherly Love”—Philadelphia? Recently, the Philadelphia Parking Authority has announced that it is considering new regulations which will require 300 of the city’s taxis to be wheelchair-accessible by the end of this year. In addition, all of Philadelphia’s taxis would need [...]
Judge Rules NYC Taxis Violate Americans with Disabilities Act
A federal judge ruled that New York City’s Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) is in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act for failing to provide meaningful access to taxicabs for wheelchair users. In a written ruling, U.S. District Judge George Daniels explained that until the TLC produces a comprehensive plan to provide meaningful access, [...]
Podcast of 77WABC‘s “Living Better”
Listen to a podcast of 77WABC‘s “Living Better”- hosted by Laura Smith. An informative interview featuring Kleo King, SVP of United Spinal and Mary Peterson, Accessible Travel Consultant of Able To Travel, who talk about programs and services of United Spinal. Learn how the expertise of Able To Travel can accommodate all the travel needs of people with disabilities, including accessible travel to amazing destinations including Galapagos, Ireland, Israel, Africa and Italy to name a few, as well as Caribbean Cruises. Kleo King shares valuable information about “Wheelchair Medic” and other United Spinal programs benefiting people with spinal cord injuries and/or mobility challenges.
