ADA – My Wandering Wheels

NYC (and going to Boston by train)

We arrived at EWR airport in New Jersey. For flying tips see the main page. Getting a cab from EWR into NYC is not going to happen unless you have booked ahead, but with unreliable flights that is not a great option. You have two other options to get into the city: train in orContinue reading “NYC (and going to Boston by train)”

Scotland (mostly Aberdeenshire)

Our journey by wheelchair rental van from London to Aberdeen and back

London

We opted to stay at the Hilton London Paddington at Paddington Station. It is central within London, right on many bus and train lines, and most importantly the Heathrow Airport Express goes directly there so on arrival to London you have an easy landing. It was the perfect location for many reasons. When you arriveContinue reading “London”

Sailing on the Disney Wish

For info on booking, check in, and everything that happens before you get on the ship see my planing post here. All in all it was a wonderful trip. I have never been on a cruise before and wasn’t sure I would like it or if my husband (who gets seasick) would get seasick. TheContinue reading “Sailing on the Disney Wish”

U2 at the Sphere in Las Vegas

First, it was mind-blowing. Second, it was very accessible! BookingWe originally booked WC accessible seats in the 100’s section, which is close to the stage and centered. Then we realized the overhang from the balcony would stop us from seeing the full sphere above, so we changed to the WC seats in the 200 sectionContinue reading “U2 at the Sphere in Las Vegas”

NYC (from Boston by train)

We went from Boston’s South Station by train to NYC (Penn Station on the Acela (fast) train. Boston South Station South Station is accessible, though the bathroom is very cramped. It has food vendors which are apparently preferable to the train food, so we grabbed lunch there. I went to the Amtrak desk (left sideContinue reading “NYC (from Boston by train)”

Disneyland Paris

Accessibility Passes The passes (assuming you can get one) are better than in the US parks. They also aren’t being abused, because you need the proof. The only downside is if you have a condition not covered or recognized or if you don’t have proof of your condition. At every restaurant (in hotels, etc.), inContinue reading “Disneyland Paris”

Preparing for Paris

*and now there are strikes (t’s 3/24/2023). Right now (with a couple days to go) we intend to go anyway. Hoping that we are able to still get around and enjoy Paris! If it gets too bad we’ll get on a train and go elsewhere. Get and Bring Proof of Disability Many, many places inContinue reading “Preparing for Paris”

PBS News Hour Interview

Recently I along with others was interviewed for a segment on airline wheelchair travel for the PBS news hour. The interview was about an hour, but they can only fit in snippets of what you say. I’m still sorry they didn’t include what I told them was the most important thing- which is that thereContinue reading “PBS News Hour Interview”