Accessible tourism: a wheelchair traveler`s perspective.

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

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By Aaron (Ari) D. VamoshTravel 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

‘Highriser’s are a good solution.

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

Evolution.

Accessible Urban Bus Accessible tour busVancouver, 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 vehiclesIn Africa.

Accessible platform for Elephant rides atMae-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-SHIPLORD NELSON

UNITED KINGDOM.ALL SOULS ON BOARD

TAKE PART IN OPERATING THE SHIP.

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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