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Access-Able
Travel Source
This site provides accurate and up to
date access information for travelers with disabilities. There
are numerous links to other helpful sites, including a list of
travel agents who have experience working with disabled people.
www.access-able.com/
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Great Outdoor Recreation Pages
Offers reviews
and information about outdoor activities - hiking, bird watching,
skiing, etc - for people with disabilities. Includes discussion
boards, and links to other similar resources.
www.gorp.com/gorp/eclectic/disabled.htm
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Extend-Its
Purchase
airline seat-belt extenders here.
http://www.extend-its.com
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Information on New York's public transportation for riders with
disabilities, including the half fare MetroCard program, lists of
accessible stations, and general information on riding subways and
buses.
http://www.mta.info/mta/ada/
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Mobility International USA (MIUSA)
Has an
international exchange program which encourages young people with
disabilities to travel abroad and experience foreign cultures.
Includes news, forums, and program information.
www.miusa.org
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Pals Abroad Online Community
If you are studying abroad this
spring or plan on studying abroad in the future, consider
PalsAbroad.com.
Membership is free; there is no cost to universities or students. It's a
great, safe way to keep in touch while studying abroad
http://www.palsabroad.com
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Seat Guru
The ultimate source for airplane seating, in-flight amenities,
and airline information.
http://www.seatguru.com
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Talking ATMS in New York City
Link to an incredibly useful compilation made by Teachers College
of the locations of every talking ATM in the city!
The technology will give voice instruction, via headphones, to users who
cannot read information on the ATM screens. The ATMs will have audio
jacks to deliver voice information privately to protect the security of
users.
Disability in Paris
French website about traveling with visual impairment in France and the Francophone world.
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