Lime Hollow Nature Center is the second nature center in New York State that provides an Action TrackChair for wheelchair users, which was released this summer. The battery-powered TrackChair offers guests the chance to explore portions of the center’s 600 acres that were formerly inaccessible. Bringing Nature to Everyone In addition to the Action TrackChair …
Wichita is giving travelers with disabilities a reason to scratch Kansas off their list of flyover states. The city, which sits in the center of the U.S., has gone above and beyond the standard Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) laws to make it uniquely accessible for travelers and residents with disabilities. A National First One …
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If you’ve said the words “Kuala Lumpur” to your friends and family, some have probably responded with a blank stare. Although Malaysia’s capital is still an under-the-radar city to many people in the West, locals know what a gem they have. But is Kuala Lumpur wheelchair accessible? Kuala Lumpur is very accessible and, from my …
George Town is the capital of Penang, a small island in northwest Malaysia. It’s a cultural melting pot, as it was a major trading route in Southeast Asia in the 1780s. While you’ll encounter influences in Penang from India, China, and Indonesia, among others, most people visit George Town for its British colonial architecture. Given …
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Bangkok is home to over 11 million people, significantly larger by population than New York City. Despite its massive size, the locals will make you feel at home, welcoming you with warm smiles in classic Thai fashion. But if you’re a wheelchair user planning a trip to Thailand, you’re undoubtedly wondering—how accessible is Bangkok? Bangkok …
Chiang Mai is a city that feels refreshingly more like a town. Its streets are notably quiet, the locals quickly recognize familiar tourist faces, and the surrounding mountains offer a welcome reminder that you’re a mere dot in the expansive nature-based region of northern Thailand. But charm aside, is Chiang Mai wheelchair accessible? Chiang Mai …
Hanoi is a must-see city on many travelers’ lists. It’s the capital of Vietnam and a cultural hub, though it isn’t the city with Vietnam’s largest population—Ho Chi Minh City takes that title. Unfortunately, wheelchair accessibility is challenging in Hanoi. Of the three Vietnamese cities I visited, it was the least accessible (you can read …
International Wheelchair Day is around the corner, and it’s a time to celebrate. On March 1st, wheelchair users across the globe will share their stories and raise awareness about how wheelchairs help, not hinder, their lives. Wheelchairs offer people with limited mobility the freedom to move about in their homes and society without being bound …
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