Travel didn’t disappear after chronic illness — but it did change. This is the story of how I slowly found my way back to exploring the world, with practical shifts that made it possible again. #SlowTravel #ChronicIllness #AccessibleTravel #TravelTips

https://thechronictraveler.com/pre-trip-energy-planning/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Travel didn’t disappear after chronic illness — but it did change. This is the story of how I slowly found my way back to exploring the world, with practical shifts that made it possible again. #SlowTravel #ChronicIllness #TravelTips #AccessibleTravel

https://thechronictraveler.com/travel-chronic-illness/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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FYI: Be My Eyes and Amtrak are expanding live visual support to more than 50 train stations across the United States, including some of the largest and busiest stations in the country…

#BeMyEyes #Amtrak #Blind #LowVision #Accessibility #AssistiveTech #Innovation #TrainTravel #AccessibleTravel
https://www.bemyeyes.com/news/be-my-eyes-and-amtrak-expansion/

We’ve just launched a new safety-focused resource on SoloTraveler.org:

Medical Travel Phrases for Solo Travelers 🌍

It’s a multilingual guide designed to help solo travelers communicate medical needs, symptoms, allergies, and emergencies when traveling in countries where they don’t speak the local language.

🔗 https://www.solotraveler.org/medical-travel-phrases/

Practical, calm, and designed for real-world situations.

#SoloTravel #TravelSafety #AccessibleTravel #TravelResources

Disabled and Denied: Accessible Public Transport in Scotland is a second-class experience (literally)

https://eim.ie/posts/2025/11/12/disabled-and-denied-accessible-public-transport-in-scotland-is-a-second-class-experience-literally/

#scotland
#disability
#disabled
#firstbus
#accessibletravel
#accessibility
#wheelchairaccessible

Disability Equality Scotland and Transport Scotland are reviewing the Accessible Travel Framework, and want the views of Scottish Disabled people and carers.
https://disabilityequality.scot/news/accessible-travel-framework-surveys/

#disability #accessibletravel #disabilityequality #scotland

I’ve traveled across the country and had a hard time finding affordable, decent hotels that actually understand what wheelchair accessible means. We’ve stayed at Holiday Inn Express for over 20 years, but lately, accessibility seems hit or miss. Some newer ones have two beds and better layouts, but many lack roll-in or even walk-in showers, grab bars by the toilet, or a shower chair. Twice I’ve been booked into “communication accessible” rooms instead—great for those who are hearing-impaired, but not wheelchair users.

Another issue: those pedestal beds. They’re far too high for my 92-year-old dad and even a stretch for me at 5’2”.

So I’m wondering—what nationwide hotel chain actually offers lower beds, grab bars by the toilet, a walk-in or roll-in shower with a bench, and two queen beds? Some only have king beds in their accessible rooms and suggest booking two rooms—no thanks.
#accessibility #accessibletravel #disabilitytravel #wheelchairtravel #wheelchairaccessible #inclusion #travelaccessibility