GLOBAL ACCESS NEWS TRAVEL E-ZINE
VOLUME X, NUMBER 5, May 2009
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Welcome to the May 2009 issue of the Global Access News Travel E-Zine. Thanks to everyone for taking the time to write us and share your travel tips and experiences.
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CONTENTS
1. BEACH POWER RENTALS
2. COLLEEN’S PARIS
3. RHODES: PRIVATE TOURS
4. TRAVEL FOR ALL
5. ACCESS INSIGHTS
6. SICILY ACCESS REPORT
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1. BEACH POWER RENTALS
Jerry Nasello & Tammy
Fortenberry
shared the news of their new site,
Beach Power Rentals in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
They write: We are renting power wheelchairs that will easily transport a person
weighing up to 250 lbs. through heavy sand all the way to the water's edge.
Visit our web site at
http://www.beachpowerrentals.com./ and watch our video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLjNoqgFRzI&fmt=18
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2. COLLEEN’S PARIS
Colleen’s Paris offers an excellent range of access items for both new and old visitors to the City of Lights. Whether it’s locating an accessible bathroom, navigating the Eiffel Tower, the RER or the above-ground Promenade Plantée park, Colleen’s site provides good, practical tips. Don’t miss her commentary on "Paris en fauteuil" an accessible guidebook listing information on museums, buses, restaurants, etc. Learn more about Paris access at http://www.colleensparis.com/Colleens_Paris_Handicap.htm
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3. RHODES: PRIVATE TOURS
The following company provides private tours of the island of Rhodes for disabled travelers. They use a Mercedes sedan and request that passengers use folding wheelchairs. Learn more at http://www.rhodesprivatetours.com/accessible_disabled.htm
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4. TRAVEL FOR ALL (A Flying Wheelchair from Japan)
Just because a destination was known to be challenging to disabled travelers never stopped Japan’s Kijikiji from visiting it. He’s traveled to dozens of places that few disabled travelers would ever think of going, including Myanmar, Nepal, Madagascar, Namibia, Tanzania, Uzbekistan, Bangladesh and Bolivia. Visit his web site and enjoy his travel photos and candid comments on various countries. http://www.kijikiji.com/english/index.htm
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5. ACCESS INSIGHTS
CORNWALL, ONTARIO ADDS LOWERED-FLOOR BUSES
Cornwall, Ontario, recently added new lowered-floor buses to their fleet. Learn more at
http://www.cornwallseawaynews.com/article-332142-New-Transit-buses.html
VENERE TRAVEL BLOG
Venere, a popular travel blog, now provides some access insights on the cities of Paris, France and Valencia, Spain. Catch their travel tips at
http://www.venere.com/blog/accessible-paris-travel/
BARRIER-FREE CRUISES
“The Vancouver Sun” recently ran an insightful article on barrier-free cruise ships. Catch this article while it remains on-line at
http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/Disabilities+barrier+good+times+ship+shore/1553876/story.html
WHEELCHAIR CAMPING IN COLORADO
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6. SICILY ACCESS REPORT 2009
Simon and Jane Reed took on a very challenging trip to Sicily this spring and returned with superb input on their travels. Share the ups and downs of their journey at
http://www.globalaccessnews.com/sicily09.htm
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