Webinar 10/30:
Road and Rail Trips For Wheelchair Users
ACL's Paralysis Resource Center (managed by the Christopher
and Dana Reeve Foundation) will be hosting a webinar on
Wednesday, October 30 at 2 pm ET about traveling by road or on a train for
individuals living with paralysis.
The Americans with Disabilities Act guarantees that travelers
with disabilities receive equal treatment under the law. Wheelchair users
need to consider their travel options. Traveling by plane may be the
quickest source of transportation, but it’s not always the most efficient
way to travel when considering all factors as a wheelchair user. This
presentation will stress the importance and available options of traveling
by car or train, as there are aspects people living with paralysis should
consider before taking a trip. This includes the advantages and
disadvantages of both modes of travel and amenities travelers are entitled
to receive as they travel to their desired destination.
The webinar will be hosted by John Morris, a field expert and
an advocate for accessible travel. Included in the webinar will be topics
such as destinations available through railways and roadways, road trips
with a vehicle, intercity bus services, and train travel in the U.S.
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ACL funds the Paralysis
Resource Center to provide comprehensive information for
people living with spinal cord injury, paralysis and mobility-related
disabilities and their support networks. Resources include information and
referral by phone and email in multiple languages including Spanish; a peer
and family support mentoring program; a military and veterans program;
multicultural outreach services; quality of life grants; and a national
website.
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