By Aaron (Ari) D. VamoshTravel consultant for persons with mobility impairments.
Accessible tourism: a wheelchair traveler`s perspective.
Jet ways from terminal to airplane gates, make it easy for
wheelchair users to board.In case jet ways are not available
‘Highriser’s are a good solution.
My favorite method of transportation in Chiang-Mai, Thailand.
Evolution.
Accessible Urban Bus Accessible tour busVancouver, Canada Sweden
An accessible monster-bus built to ride on Columbia-Ice-Field, Canadian Rockies.
Note the wheelchair lift in the back of bus.
Accessible Tourism
Wheelchair accessible safari vehiclesIn Africa.
Accessible platform for Elephant rides atMae-Taeng Elephant farm, Chiang-Mai, Thailand.
Accessible train coach in Alaska. This trail originally served during the gold rush, from the cost to the Yukon Territory.
Note the wheelchair lift at far end.
Accessible transportation to floating restaurant in Lake Powell, Arizona, USA.
Most new cruise ships are accessible with large selection of accessible cabins. A floating hotel which takes you from one
site to the next w/max. comfort.
Accessible canal boat, Ring canal England. Same as travelling with a motor home.
ACCESSIBLE TALL-SHIPLORD NELSON
UNITED KINGDOM.ALL SOULS ON BOARD
TAKE PART IN OPERATING THE SHIP.
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Cruise to Phang-Nga islands
and caves, near Phuket.
Note the wheelchairs
on lower deck.
Long-tail boat,Floating market,
Thailand.
The Acropolis in Athens was made accessible in time for the Paralympic
games. International sport events are a good opportunity to enhance access for
all.
Children`s floatila –TunleSup, Cambodia