Tagged: disabled

U.S. Airlines Try to Abandon Passenger Rights and Performance Reports—to Secretly Police Themselves

The nation's largest airlines are quietly asking the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to virtually eradicate every meaningful consumer protection we have. If the big carriers…

The Caregivers' Guide to Traveling: How to Navigate Airports with Passengers with Special Needs

If you are a caregiver traveling with your care recipient, navigating the airport can be daunting. But with a little know-how and strategic planning, you can turn airport navigation…

I Stayed At the World's Most Accessible Hotel. Here's What It Was Like

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 26% of all Americans have some form of disability, and 13.7% of the population lives with mobility impairments. Yet under the Americans…

Hotel for People with Autism to Open

Not so long ago, the Elephant on the Tyne was one of the most dreadful hotel-restaurants in England."Stay away from this place if you can help it," moaned one typical online…

The World is Your Theme Park: 7 Great Trips on 2 Continents

500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up highlights cities, museums, and trips throughout the world. The seven theme parks below represent the best all-around family…