We all see ourselves vacationing with our
loved ones and finding places that are as wheelchair accessible as they claim.
A physical limitation is not a hindrance and thanks to recent awareness there
are hundreds of cities all over the world that are opening their doors to a
greater audience. Who among us doesn’t want to travel and see the world, meet
people and experience hands on different cultures? Time and money might be
important factors but there is a wide array of locations and attractions all
over the world that you can visit on a budget. The following (in no particular
order) are our world renowned cities that are uber accessible and fun for the
whole family.
Portland, OR
It might not be the most well-known city
in America nor is it even the capital of the state of Oregon (its Salem) but it
is one of America’s most accessible city and the first on our list of
accessible locations. It features a public transport system that is fully
optimized for wheelchair users. Public busses and street cars are fully
equipped for both motorized and self propelled wheelchairs. A great place to
begin your journey would be Forest Park with their accessible paths and well
maintained trails allow you to fully enjoy the beauty of a nature hike that is
fun for the whole family. The theme parks are legendarily fully accessible as
are most of the major attractions as well as shopping centers. National parks
are also being equipped with the latest technology and the implementation of
hydraulic lamps also gives these attractions an added value. The City of Roses
(as Portland is often called) has a cornucopia of places to visit as well as
things to do.
London, UK
When you think of transportation in London
you imagine everything but comfort. You imagine busy and uncomfortable busses
as well as other not so fun means of getting around town. Say what you want
about the transportation but the wheelchair access is admirable with their
lifts installed on all major stops. Wide doors also allow a wheelchair to
easily roll on and off. London has hundreds of accessible attractions that you
can visit with your family or even alone if you’re up for it. There are
excellent attractions that make entertainment and sightseeing easier than ever.
First on this exclusive list would be the places that we’ve seen hundreds of
times thanks to pop culture but we’re never really been to. The London Eye,
Buckingham Palace, the Natural History Museum are some of the attractions to
name a few. London is also one of the gastronomy capitals of the world with
more Michellin star chefs per capita than anywhere else.
Sydney, Australia
When we think Australia we think koalas,
kangaroos and we think of Paul Hogan as Mike Dundee. Although there are more
kangaroos than people, visiting Sydney you’ll most likely see nothing of the
sort. Sydney is an incredibly accessible city and with millions being invested
yearly into developing a more accessible city, you can be sure there is
something for you. You can visit the most frequented landmarks such as the
Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge but don’t worry; these places are
fully accessible and are visited by thousands each year. There are also dozens
of other locations in Sydney that you can go to avoid the large clouds but have
just as much fun. Check out Circular Quay and the harbor, discover the colonial
heritage of the rocks and be inspired by museums and art galleries all over the
city.
Sydney and London are great examples of
large cities that thanks to public projects have managed to create a name for
themselves among the accessible community. Portland might not be the biggest
city in America but it is a good example of a small city looking to make a name
for among that same accessible crowd. If you’re looking to travel with an
accessible loved one and need proper transportation be sure to contact WheelersVan Rentals. For over 25 years Wheelers has offered accessible van rentals,
wheelchair and scooter rentals in all 50 states. Some of Wheelers services
include: San Diego Wheelchair VanRentals, Anaheim Wheelchair Van Rentals, Orange County Wheelchair Van Rentals,
San Francisco Wheelchair Van Rentals, San Jose Wheelchair Van Rentals. Wheelers
Florida services include Fort LauderdaleWheelchair Van Rentals, Tampa Wheelchair Van Rentals, Miami Wheelchair VanRentals and Washington DC WheelchairVan Rentals.
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