Global Access Disabled Travel Network E-Zine
Volume II, Number 4 (April 2001)
Kenya Adventures
Peter Bodo Ong'aro, Secretary General of the Kenya Disabled Development
Society, in collaboration with Partners of Adventure Tours/Agent Operator,
wrote to tell us of their efforts to organize adapted trips for disabled
and elderly Tourists coming to Kenya. The tours will focus on beautiful
scenery and attractive destinations throughout Kenya. At the moment. a
short list of accessible accommodations is listed on the website. To learn
more, visit http://net-kenya.com/accessible-destinations/
Philadelphia Freedom
"Access to the Arts," a 78-page guide to Philadelphia‰s theaters, museums
and other cultural institutions, is now available for disabled visitors
from Artreach, Inc., a nonprofit Pennsylvania group. Everything from
wheelchair access to open captioning is covered in this guide. It is
available for $5.00 a copy from
Artreach
3721 Midvale Avenue
Phladelphia, PA 19129
Tel. (215) 951-0316
www.art-reach.org
Canterbury, England
Janie U, of London, England, directed us to Canterbury, England‰s web site,
which features links to accessible parking, lodgings, restaurants and
attractions. According to Janie, Canterbury is just a short train ride from
London and the access offered there is top notch. She advises visitors to
either bring a RADAR key to access the accessible bathrooms in the vicinity
or borrow a key from Canterbury's Visitor Center. She was pleased to learn
that Canterbury's Shopmobility lends manual and powered wheelchairs to
disabled visitors. To learn more about all that Canterbury has to offer,
visit their website at:
http://www.canterbury.co.uk/en/disabled/index.html
Eating Out With Wheels
Cindy J, of Sydney, Australia, recommended "Eating Out With Wheels," a
free guide to wheelchair accessible eateries in Melbourne, Australia. The
guide, which was researched and written by Phil Jury, includes 79
accessible eateries. To order a copy, call the Melbourne City Council
hotline at (03) 9658 9658 or visit their website at
http://geocities.com/eatingoutwithwheels/index.htm
Access New Mexico
New Mexico is one of Berardo Chiarinis‰ favorite places, so he was
delighted to discover a web site devoted to the Land of Enchantment‰s many
accessible features. The guide includes many beautiful, historic, or out of
the way locations. If New Mexico is a dream destination for you, this is
the perfect place to plan an accessible trip. Click on ‹SearchŠ to select a
region to explore then browse that region for accessible attractions,
lodgings, restaurants and parks. Let‰s hope other states follow the example
of this excellent website.
http://www.state.nm.us/gcch/accessnm.htm
Easy Walks In Israel Update
Aviva Bar-Am, author of "EasyWalks in Israel," a 224-page guide with 81
color photos, informed us that the book's supplier has changed. People
interested in ordering a copy can now do so through either
http://www.jerusalemshoppe.comor http://www.israeltravels.com
The book, which sells for $21.00 US, including shipping, is also available
by writing orders@jerusalemshoppe.com
Aviva reports that a new book is now in progress: "The Best in Israeli
Travel: Your Guide to 45 Wheelchair and Stroller-Accessible Outings."
Portugal & A Taste Of Seville
Gyl Stacey and her husband, Mark, had such a superb trip to Portugal in
1999 that they decided to make a return visit there recently. After flying
in from Glasgow, Scotland, they relaxed in an accessible villa and
experienced the best of both Portugal's small town and big city lifestyles.
They even managed to slip across the border for a brief look at Seville's
access. Check out their accessible adventure at
http://www.geocities.com/Paris/1502/portugallisbonseville.htm
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