DisabilityInfo.gov: Community Life: Travel & Tourism

The Signed Language Web site contains information and articles on the basics of using British sign language.

Provides guidelines and suggestions for ski areas regarding how to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This guide is also available in PDF format.

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This guidebook will help users integrate accessibility into planning, design, construction and maintenance of outdoor recreation facilities and trails while maintaining the natural setting. It provides detailed information about accessibility requirements in an easy-to-use format, with photos, illustrations, design tips, hotlinks and sidebars.

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Accessible Italy's mission is to promote respect, awareness and accessibility for travelers with disabilities and older people visiting Italy.

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Information and resources for people with disabilities living in or visiting San Diego, CA, including a list of accessible hotels in the area.

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Information about accessible/adapted tourist attractions, accommodations, transportation and sites featuring accessibilty features throughout Spain.

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Explains accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) for new stadiums, including line of sight for wheelchair seating locations.

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Tips, checklists and other resources for travelers with disabilities and their families.

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Non-profit organization based in Australia provides information for persons with disabilities, including a comprehensive database of recreation and sporting opportunities throughout Australia.

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Program of the Independent Living Institute involves swapping homes with other persons with similar needs in other parts of the world, a low-cost and practical alternative to commercial lodging.

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Checklist designed to help hotels, motels, inns and other places of lodging comply with the ADA and be accessible to people with disabilities.

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Information from Amtrak regarding their services for passengers with disabilities.

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Information and resources related to accessible travel in Cape Cod, MA.

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Search for travel information by city and state or zip code.

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List of travel resources in the following categories: travel planning, destinations, transportation, air travel, travel books and travel companions.

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Information on national organizations dedicated to making the outdoors accessible.

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A site designed to provide impartial information and advice to all disabled people who travel by air.

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Directory of dialysis centers in countries throughout the world.

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Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Grand Canyon.

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The guides include information on the accessibility of Hawaii's airports, accessible transportation and other resources of importance to persons with disabilities.

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A free Web portal that connects people interested in safe and effective information on health care abroad.

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Information from companies and organizations offering services to travelers with physical or visual disabilities.

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Non-profit organization works to advise travelers about health risks, the geographical distribution of diseases worldwide, immunization requirements for all countries and to make competent medical care available to travelers.

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A United Kingdom-based charity that works to promote the integration of people with and without physical disabilities through adventure tall ship sailing holidays.

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Information regarding how the U.S. Department of State can assist American citizens who become seriously ill or injured while abroad.

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Information on programs that serve U.S. citizens living outside of the United States of America who cannot use standard print library materials.

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Fact Sheet provides general travel information and advice for amputees and other travelers with disabilities.

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Contact information for national parks, momuments and other points of interest in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC. Includes information on accessibility for people with disabilities. Document is in .pdf format.

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Discusses car rental agreements and portable hand controls.

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Links to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for travelers with disabilities, HIV and other special needs.

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State by state contact information for tourism offices across the country and in U.S. territories.

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Information from the U.S. Department of State for persons with disabilities planning to travel abroad.

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Information on regulations related to train travel and persons with disabilities in Canada.

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Information from the United Kingdom Department of Transportation regarding regulations concerning passengers with disabilities traveling by rail.

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Travel tips and resources from the Arthritis Foundation.

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A comprehensive resource for disabled travel information and the latest disability related travel news.

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Resources for travelers with disabilities, including information on accessible transportation, accommodations, attractions, adventures, tours, equipment rental, repair and medical resources around the world.

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A global network of people with disabilities who have joined together from around the world to share information about accessible travel.

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The Congressional Special Services Office (CSSO) provides a variety of services for staff and visitors with disabilities including adaptive tours of the Capitol building, wheelchair loans and interpreting services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Links to U.S. Embassies and Consulates throughout the world.

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Disability-related travel information for the Washington, DC metro area.

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Online disability information resource for Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.

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Many park facilities and major areas of interest, such as Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs, Canyon, Grant Village, Madison and Norris have been judged to be negotiable by wheelchair users without assistance. More information about accessibility at Yellowstone National Park can be found in the brochure Visitors Guide to Accessible Features in Yellowstone National Park

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Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at Yosemite National Park. Document is in .pdf format.

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