A Guide For Travelers With Physical Disabilities

Offers disabled individuals information on trip planning, transportation, and special hotel and motel accommodations along with a state-by-state guide

Helping people with limited mobility travel successfully and comfortably through Europe, this edition focuses on Amsterdam, Bruges, London, Paris, and the Rhine. Photos and maps are included.

The future of disability in America will depend on how well the U.S. prepares for and manages the demographic, fiscal, and technological developments that will unfold during the next two to three decades. Building upon two prior studies from the Institute of Medicine (the 1991 Institute of Medicine's report Disability in America and the 1997 report Enabling America), The Future of Disability in America examines both progress and concerns about continuing barriers that limit the independence, productivity, and participation in community life of people with disabilities. This book offers a comprehensive look at a wide range of issues, including the prevalence of disability across the lifespan; disability trends the role of assistive technology; barriers posed by health care and other facilities with inaccessible buildings, equipment, and information formats; the needs of young people moving from pediatric to adult health care and of adults experiencing premature aging and secondary health problems; selected issues in health care financing (e.g., risk adjusting payments to health plans, coverage of assistive technology); and the organizing and financing of disability-related research. The Future of Disability in America is an assessment of both principles and scientific evidence for disability policies and services. This book's recommendations propose steps to eliminate barriers and strengthen the evidence base for future public and private actions to reduce the impact of disability on individuals, families, and society.

Wheel:Life publications center on sharing resources and support for people who use wheelchairs. In this book, you'll discover a state-by-state directory of accessible travel destinations across the United States.These accessible travel suggestions are part of the Get Out & Enjoy Life [GOEL] program that is a joint educational initiative between Wheel:Life, a global community of wheelchair users, and SPORTS 'N SPOKES magazine, published by the Paralyzed Veterans of America. More than 70,000 wheelchair users from 108 countries took part in Wheel:Life resources in 2014.For less than two dollars, you'll find that each chapter of this book provides easily-accessible destinations that are fun and engaging for friends who use wheelchairs. Discovering is an easy, encouraging read that will help you explore all kinds of travel destinations and family fun spots, whether you are new to using a wheelchair or a seasoned pro.Please note that not every state in the US is featured in this travel guide, just the ones that we have included in our GOEL program to date.If you have a disability, and a facing a financial challenge, you can request a free copy of this book at: http://wheel-life.org/free-book-series/

Written by leading expert in accessible travel, this authoritative guide highlights vacation destinations for disabled travelers. Harrington organizes chapters by vacation style, allowing readers to tailor a holiday to their own specifications.