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Jetlag and Type One Diabetes: Negotiating the First Two Days after Flying into a New Time Zone

In: Disabled Travelers Safety/Health

By: Roque Daniel Planas

Blind Road Races Make Strides: Competitive Options Increase for Blind, Visually Impaired Runners

In: Accessible Recreation (general)

By: Andrew Leibs

Achilles Track Club Reaches 25: Wheelchair, Blind, Amputee, Disabled Athletes Hail Anniversary

In: Accessible Recreation (general)

By: Feature Writer Grace Lichtenstein

Tips for a Stress-Free Vacation: Overseas Travels Can Turn Sour Unless You Are Prepared

In: Accessible Recreation (general)

By: Feature Writer Tel Asiado

10 Tips for Long Haul Flights: Wise Advice for those Traveling Overseas

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Debbie Roome

Spitfire Grill, Victoria, B.C. Near the Airport, Cheerful and Delicious Food for Plane Watchers

In: Accessible Travel Attractions

By: Jill Browne

Accessibility Complaint Decision: Passenger Needed Help in 2000, Canadian Agency Says in 2008

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Jill Browne

Beach Walking on The Moray Firth: Short Walks Along Scotland's Beautiful Northeast Coast.

In: Accessible Recreation (general)

By: Ross Adkin

Disabled Bathing in Barcelona: Accessible Beaches Around Barcelona

In: Accessible Travel Attractions

By: Monica Guy

Calgary Pengrowth Saddledome: Home of NHL Calgary Flames Has Wheelchair Spaces, Elevators, Ramps

In: Accessible Travel Attractions

By: Jill Browne

Access Guide Canada: Canadian On-Line Accessibility Resource for Disabled Travel

In: Disabled Travelers Services

By: Jill Browne

London After The 2012 Olympics: UK Government Planning Eco-Friendly Olympic Sites in East London

In: Accessible Recreation (general)

By: Ross Adkin

Accessible Tourism in Valencia: Enjoy an Accessible Holiday in Spain's Best Beach & City Destination

In: Accessible Travel Attractions

By: Monica Guy

North American Travel Market Study: Canada - U.S. Study Profiles Travellers Looking for Accessibility

In: Disabled Travelers Services

By: Jill Browne

Accessible Tourism in Barcelona: Enjoy an Accessible Holiday in Catalonia's Capital

In: Accessible Travel Attractions

By: Monica Guy

Accessible Tourism in Lille: Enjoy an Accessible Short Break in the French City of Lille

In: Accessible Travel Attractions

By: Monica Guy

Accessible Tourism in Brussels: Enjoy an Accessible Holiday in Belgium's Capital

In: Accessible Recreation (general)

By: Monica Guy

Accessible Tourism in Paris: Disabled Access to Sights and Attractions in the French Capital

In: Accessible Travel Attractions

By: Monica Guy

Accessible Transport in Paris: Travelling To and Around the French Capital With a Disability

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Monica Guy

Accessible Travel in Europe: Access to Train and Ferry Travel for People with Disabilities

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Monica Guy

Improving Disabled Access: 10 Easy, Cheap Ways to Improve Access for Older and Disabled People

In: Accessible Recreation (general)

By: Monica Guy

Airlines Must Pay Hearing Costs: Council of Canadians With Disabilities One of Successful Applicants

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Jill Browne

Fort Calgary, AB, Canada: Downtown Site is Part of Canadian Mountie History

In: Accessible Travel Attractions

By: Jill Browne

Eating at Cravings, Calgary,Canada: Market-Style Restaurant with Easy Access, Healthy, Delicious Food

In: Accessible Travel Attractions

By: Jill Browne

Obese Air Passengers Win: Canadian Transportation Agency Orders Airlines to Make Space

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Jill Browne

One Person, One Fare Policy: Attendants For Disabled Persons Will Fly Free In Canada

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Jill Browne

Twelve Apostles in Australia: Famous Rocks on Great Ocean Road are A Must-See

In: Accessible Travel Attractions

By: Jill Browne

A Comfortable Motel Near Melbourne: Rose Garden Motel, Geelong, Excellent Base for Coastal Trips

In: Accessible Accommodations

By: Jill Browne

Lake Louise Samson Mall: Accessible Visitor Centre and Shops Near Famous Mountain Lake

In: Accessible Travel Attractions

By: Jill Browne

Second Cup at Southland & Macleod: Calgary Coffee Shop with Accessible Parking, Restrooms, and Seating

In: Accessible Travel Attractions

By: Jill Browne

Whyte Museum in Banff, Canada: Canadian Rockies Art, History and Archives in Famous Mountain Resort

In: Accessible Travel Attractions

By: Jill Browne

Rimrock Hotel in Banff, Canada: Luxury Accommodations in Canadian Rockies

In: Accessible Accommodations

By: Jill Browne

A Service Dog is Not a Pet: Book Answers Many Questions About Owning an Assistance Dog

In: Disabled Travelers Services

By: Jill Browne

On the Nature of Food Allergy: Allergy Expert Paul J. Hannaway, M.D.'s Clear, Informative Book

In: Accessible Recreation (general)

By: Jill Browne

Accessible Transport in Sydney: Sydney Australia Tests an Easy Access Transport Planner at 131500

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Jill Browne

Wheelchairs at Copenhagen Airport: Denmark's Major Airport is an Accessible Star Alliance Hub for SAS

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Jill Browne

Accessible Travel Improvements: Ten Opportunities to Make Something Disabled Travellers Need

In: Disabled Travelers Services

By: Jill Browne

Wheelin' Sportsmen - Review: Magazine About Accessible Outdoor Adventures for All

In: Disabled Travelers Services

By: Jill Browne

Botanic Garden at Olds College: Central Alberta Garden - Accessible Horticultural Showcase

In: Accessible Travel Attractions

By: Jill Browne

Updated Canadian Rules: Canadian Transportation Agency Updates Accessibility Rules (Sept/07)

In: Accessible Recreation (general)

By: Jill Browne

Medical Oxygen and Airlines: Canadian Regulator to Hold Oral Hearing on October 29, 2007

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Jill Browne

Southcentre Mall in Calgary: One of Southern Alberta's Largest Shopping Centres

In: Accessible Travel Attractions

By: Jill Browne

Access Calgary for Visitors: Calgary's Handibus Allows Visitors Up To 14 Days of Service Annually

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Jill Browne

Hot Springs at Banff, Canada: Inside Canada's First National Park, Enjoy the Healing Waters

In: Accessible Travel Attractions

By: Jill Browne

Calgary's Central Memorial Park: A Level Site, Rich in Layers of Western Canadian History

In: Accessible Travel Attractions

By: Jill Browne

About Toilets: The World Toilet Organization is the WTO of Continence

In: Disabled Travelers Services

By: Jill Browne

Air Canada and Pets who Fly: Service Animals Receive Special Treatment, with Proper Documentation

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Jill Browne

Alberta's Red Arrow Motorcoach: Luxury Wheelchair Accessible Buses Serve Major Destinations

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Jill Browne

How to Host a Sick Person: If Your Guest Falls Ill, Treat Them With Gentle Care

In: Accessible Recreation (general)

By: Jill Browne

Therapeutic and Sensory Gardens: Gardens Designed to Stimulate, Revive, Comfort and Nourish

In: Accessible Recreation (general)

By: Jill Browne

Using GPS as a Travel Aid: A Handheld GPS Unit Can Help Scout Out the Route On the Ground

In: Accessible Recreation (general)

By: Jill Browne

Cypress Hills, Saskatchewan: Accessible Accommodation in a Beautiful Provincial Park

In: Accessible Accommodations

By: Jill Browne

Calgary Farmers' Market: Open Year-Round, The Market is Especially Cheerful in Spring

In: Accessible Travel Attractions

By: Jill Browne

Update Your LIfesaving Skills: The First Aid Techniques You Rely On May Need to Change

In: Disabled Travelers Services

By: Jill Browne

Puerto Rico with a Wheelchair: A Reader Seeks a Wheelchair-Accessible Transportation in Puerto Rico

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Jill Browne

Ottawa, Capital of Canada: Pedestrian-Friendly Central Ottawa Hosts Many National Treasures

In: Accessible Travel Attractions

By: Jill Browne

Dinosaurs in Drumheller, Canada: See Prehistoric T. Rex at Royal Tyrrell Museum in Alberta

In: Accessible Travel Attractions

By: Jill Browne

Airline Complaints - 2007-02 (Feb): US Disability Complaints Against Airlines for February 2007

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Jill Browne

Accessible Travel Top 3 Week 13/07: Top 3 Accessible Travel Articles for Mar. 26 - April 1, 2007

In: Accessible Recreation (general)

By: Jill Browne

Tips for the Service Industry: Best Practices for Serving Customers with Disabilities

In: Disabled Travelers Services

By: Jill Browne

Accessible Travel Top 3 Week 12/07: Top 3 subjects on Accessible Travel for Mar. 19 - Mar. 25, 2007

In: Accessible Recreation (general)

By: Jill Browne

VIA Rail Supreme Court Decision: VIA Rail's inaccessible rail cars are not acceptable to court.

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Jill Browne

Accessible Travel Top 3 Week 11/07: Top 3 subjects on Accessible Travel for Mar 12 - Mar 18 2007

In: Accessible Recreation (general)

By: Jill Browne

Accessible Travel Top 3 Week 10/07: Top 3 subjects on Accessible Travel for Mar 5 - Mar 11 2007

In: Accessible Recreation (general)

By: Jill Browne

GM Mobility Motoring: GM supports mobility with cash, features and technical assistance.

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Jill Browne

For First Time Flyers: A series of articles about what it's like to fly on a jet airplane.

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Jill Browne

Wheelchairs at Heritage Park: The story of Calgary is told in a wheelchair accessible park.

In: Accessible Travel Attractions

By: Jill Browne

Website Searches for Allergy Info: Searching restaurants' websites sometimes takes a bit of extra skill

In: Disabled Travelers Safety/Health

By: Jill Browne

Assisting a Deaf-Blind Person: A red and white cane identifies a deafblind person.

In: Disabled Travelers Safety/Health

By: Jill Browne

Ford Mobility Motoring: The Ford Motor Co Has An Online Showroom of Shiny Adapted Vehicles.

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Jill Browne

Accessible to Deaf-Blind Guests: Tips from the deaf-blind community on accessible accommodations.

In: Accessible Accommodations

By: Jill Browne

Free for New Mexico Disabled Vets: New Mexico offers disabled vets free admission to museums and parks.

In: Accessible Travel Attractions

By: Jill Browne

Accessible West Edmonton Mall: The world's largest shopping centre offers over-the-top fun.

In: Accessible Travel Attractions

By: Jill Browne

Wheelchair Accessible Van Rentals: A handicap van rental can be convenient for home and away.

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Jill Browne

Airline Disability Complaints 2006: US government stats - airline disability complaints for 2006

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Jill Browne

Airline Complaints - 2007-01 (Jan): US government stats - airline disability complaints January 2007

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Jill Browne

Accessible Travel Top 3 Week 9/07: Top 3 subjects on Accessible Travel for Feb 26 - Mar 4 2007

In: Accessible Recreation (general)

By: Jill Browne

Heathrow Airport Flight Status: How to check on delays and cancellations at LHR

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Jill Browne

Easy Access Europe by Rick Steves: A review of tour guide Rick Steves' accessible travel book.

In: Accessible Recreation (general)

By: Jill Browne

Disabled Parking Permits in Canada: The universal blue and white parking permit is recognized in Canada.

In: Disabled Travelers Services

By: Jill Browne

Disabled Parking Permits in Europe: The blue badge has different names - take it with you on trips.

In: Disabled Travelers Services

By: Jill Browne

Flying Basics - Airport Security: Knowing what you are and are not allowed to pack or carry helps.

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Jill Browne

Flying with a Pacemaker: It's the security screening you need to be cautious about.

In: Disabled Travelers Safety/Health

By: Jill Browne

Accessible Peggy's Cove: One of Canada's famous beauty spots, accessible & enjoyable.

In: Accessible Travel Attractions

By: Jill Browne

Radio by and for Blind People: BBC Radio 4's In Touch program is informative and entertaining.

In: Disabled Travelers Services

By: Jill Browne

Hearing Aid Museum in Kent, Ohio: At Kent State University, the Hearing Aid Museum is unique.

In: Accessible Travel Attractions

By: Jill Browne

Labyrinths in Ontario: The Toronto Labyrinth and other public labyrinths in Ontario

In: Accessible Travel Attractions

By: Jill Browne

Accessible Washington D.C. area: The online DisabilityGuide.org is a comprehensive, growing resource

In: Disabled Travelers Services

By: Jill Browne

Australia - Public Toilet Map: Finding a public toilet in Australia is easy

In: Accessible Recreation (general)

By: Jill Browne

Accessible Edmonton Airport: Edmonton International Airport has won awards for accessibility

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Jill Browne

Favourite Articles - February 2007: Most popular articles in Accessible Travel for February 2007

In: Accessible Recreation (general)

By: Jill Browne

Accessible Travel Top 3 Week 8/07: Top 3 subjects on Accessible Travel for Feb 19-25 2007

In: Accessible Recreation (general)

By: Jill Browne

Cystic Fibrosis Summer Camps: Children with CF can go to summer camp - but should they?

In: Disabled Travelers Safety/Health

By: Jill Browne

Written Confirmation from Airlines: Canadian airlines must provide confirmation for special needs

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Jill Browne

Burger King Allergen Information: Burger King's website gives allergen and nutritional information

In: Disabled Travelers Safety/Health

By: Jill Browne

Accessible Travel Top 3 Week 7/07: Top 3 subjects on Accessible Travel for Feb 12-18 2007

In: Accessible Recreation (general)

By: Jill Browne

Columbia Icefield Centre, Canada: Get up close to the Athabasca Glacier in Jasper National Park

In: Accessible Travel Attractions

By: Jill Browne

Canadian Air Travel Accessibility: A summary of the Canadian regulations for accessible air travel

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Jill Browne

Canadian Transport Complaints: Canadian Transportation Agency handles accessible travel complaints

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Jill Browne

Checklists for Air Travel: Two useful checklists from the Canadian Transportation Agency

In: Accessible Transportation

By: Jill Browne

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