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DOJ Knuckles Under to Powerful Hotel Lobby

Posted on March 16, 2012 by horizons

In a very disappointing last minute decision, the Department of Justice (DOJ) granted the hotel industry a 60-day extension on the implementation of the new access regulations for pools and hot tubs. Scheduled to go into effect on March15, 2012 … Continue reading →

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Should Everything Be Accessible?

Posted on March 5, 2012 by horizons

Should everything in the world be wheelchair-accessible? At first glance, the answer to this query would appear to be yes; however it?s prudent to be wary of questions or statements that include sweeping generalities like ?everything?. Most things, yes; but … Continue reading →

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DOT Fines More Airlines

Posted on February 28, 2012 by horizons

Well the Department of Transportation (DOT) has certainly been busy this year; as they recently levied fines against two more airlines for non-compliance with the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA).

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Truth or Consequences Access Improving

Posted on February 25, 2012 by horizons

Located in Southern New Mexico, Truth or Consequences is a favorite getaway spot for us. That said, it?s not the most accessible city in the world. It?s a historic little town, with sidewalks in need of repair and curb-cuts that … Continue reading →

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New Hotel Regulations Coming Soon!

Posted on February 20, 2012 by horizons

Starting on March 15, some long awaited access regulations will go into effect ? regulations that will make travel more accessible to everyone. I?m talking about the new hotel ADAAG;? which will require hotels to make sure that disabled guests … Continue reading →

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Wounded Warriors Drops Ball on Access

Posted on January 31, 2012 by horizons

Don?t get me wrong, I think the Wounded Warriors Project does some great work; which is why I was extremely dismayed when I learned that their upcoming event at Whitefish Ski Resort will not be accessible. It?s not that the … Continue reading →

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Global Entry Gets a Big Thumbs Up

Posted on January 30, 2012 by horizons

I?m all for doing anything I can to make travel a little easier, so as soon as I heard about the Global Entry program, I knew it was for me. Unfortunately life got in the way, so I forgot to … Continue reading →

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French Court Rules Against easyJet

Posted on January 14, 2012 by horizons

It what could be considered a case of karmic justice last week, a French judge found easyJet guilty of discrimination, for denying passage to three disabled passengers in 2008 and 2009. It?s long been the British air carrier?s contention that … Continue reading →

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2012 May See Upgraded Access in NYC Taxis

Posted on January 5, 2012 by horizons

The long battle over the lack of accessible taxis in New York City appears to have come to an end in the last days of 2011, with U.S. District Court Judge George Daniels ruling that the current fleet of largely … Continue reading →

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United Airlines Chimes in on Wheelchair Policy

Posted on December 21, 2011 by horizons

As the busy holiday travel season is upon us, I thought I?d post a follow-up to my ?Don?t Believe Everything Airline Employees Say? blog.? As you recall, a friend of mine was horrified when an OKC gate agent informed her … Continue reading →

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