Archive: May 2008

Quick and Easy

Posted by Katja on 27 May 2008 | Permalink
Filed under accessibility | 3 comments so far

The only thing interesting about this post is that it happens rarely enough to be worth writing about.
I went to Ace Hardware today. They had a display of annuals in the crosshatched space next to a handicapped parking permit spot. I went in, I asked for a manager. I walked out of the store with [...]

Why it takes so long to plan a trip

Posted by Katja on 12 May 2008 | Permalink
Filed under accessibility, travel | 3 comments so far

Last time it was Hawaii, this time it’s Italy.
The hotel claims 2 accessible rooms.
My inquiry:

Please send me information on your rooms that are suitable for the disabled:
Room number?
Rate in late October, 2008?
Steps at hotel entrance?
How many?
How high?
Width of entrance door?
Elevator?
Width of elevator door?
Length of elevator?
Width of room door?
Distance between bed and wall?
Height of bed?
Width of [...]

India - Guide Dogs Allowed to Fly

Posted by Katja on 4 May 2008 | Permalink
Filed under accessibility, travel | 2 comments so far

The aviation ministry has approved the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) new rules allowing dogs to fly. But don’t worry about dogfights in the air. The new rule applies only to those canines guiding humans “with disability and/or reduced mobility”.

I like the “don’t worry” part (yes, that’s sarcasm). Full story at Guide Dogs Allowed [...]