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Tag: the disabled traveler

Accessible Travel

Recently my wife and I determined that we truly needed a break from the hustle and bustle of our hectic every-day lives.  We made the decision to just get out of the house for a weekend and spend some time together away from business, work and the phone. I called several resorts in the northwest Arkansas town we decided to visit, trying to find a place with wheelchair accessible facilities.  After a few “sorry, we’re booked” disappointments, I finally found a place that sounded very nice. It had been a while since we’d had difficulty with accessibility when traveling.  Seeing… Read More

Consider Jesus…

Say the word “Christmas” and tell me the first thought that pops into your head. Was it trees, giving, Santa Claus, season, children? If so, do not feel alone. Our culture has changed. What once used to be a sacred, solemn, Christian celebration has turned into a lack-luster “religious” time where merchants cash in on seasonal profits. We have taken Christ out of Christmas by choice. The baby Jesus, born in a manger and wrapped in swaddling clothes, probably the most humble of beginnings for a king, ranks low on the list when it comes to the focal point of… Read More

Vacation Time

Everyone needs a break from the hustle and bustle of his or her everyday routine. Whether you are working a 40-hour a week job, being a house-mom, volunteering or even retired, we all like to get out and get away from our usual environment and take a vacation – and especially right now has many Covid-19 restrictions are being lifted all across the country. Trips to the big city, camping, theme parks and national and state parks are just a few of the multitude of possibilities for a family vacation.             For people with disabilities, just a smidgen of planning… Read More

Accessibility