By Aaron (Ari) D. Vamosh Travel consultant for persons with mobility impairments. Accessible tourism: a wheelchair traveler`s perspective.

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By Aaron (Ari) D. Vamosh Travel 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 Highrisers are a good solution.

My favorite method of transportation in Chiang-Mai, Thailand. Evolution.

Accessible Urban Bus Accessible tour bus Vancouver, 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 vehicles In Africa.

Accessible platform for Elephant rides at Mae-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-SHIP LORD NELSON UNITED KINGDOM. ALL SOULS ON BOARD TAKE PART IN OPERATING THE SHIP. --

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