Articles

• Readers Respond
  Excerpt: Re. "Pilgrim�s Paws: A Dream Vacation to Israel," by Marie Laporte-Stark and Chris Stark, Spring 2001 Marie, I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed and appreciated the article. I read the article...
  
  
• Removing The Static by Chris Stark
  Excerpt: Making arrangements for travel clients to receive services booked is key to success. The Canadian Transportation Agency continues to work hard to support travel professionals in their efforts to provide quality service...
  
  
• Room For Improvement? by Margaret I. Negodaeff
  Excerpt: How many times have you encountered barriers in a Canadian hotel? How many times have you found that, perhaps, the light switch in the guest room has been lowered -- but the bathroom is utterly inaccessible? Or you find...
  
  
• Safety In The Skies by Richard L. Bruno
  When you last travelled by air, how thorough was the security search you received at the airport? People with disabilities who use wheelchairs can show airport security personnel what they�re missing, instead of allowing themselves to be waved through with a token frisk and a smile.
  
  
• Serenity On Mersey River by H�l�na Katz
  �There are no boundaries here,� says the manager of an all-season wheelchair accessible resort in the wilderness of Nova Scotia. You are welcome to tag along on this travel tale, enjoying the beauty of nature here and at nearby outdoor attractions.
  
  
• Smooth Ride Guide by Lynn Atkinson
  Excerpt: The Canadian Transportation Agency recently launched a publication at the Vancouver International Airport that should alleviate much of the uncertainty and apprehension experienced by many persons with disabilities when...
  
  
• South Africa by John Rae
  It was the opportunity of a lifetime for this adventure-minded traveller: experiencing firsthand the people, culture and history of sensational South Africa. Whether on an elephant-back safari or a river cruise, touring a Zulu village or entering Nelson Mandela�s prison cell, this writer found South Africa to be a vibrant country rich in heritage.
  
  
• Speaking Up For The Ordinary Tourist by Alison Walsh
  Excerpt: I was recently approached by a well-known British radio chat show presenter who had read my book, Able to Travel: True Travel Stories by and for People with Disabilities, loved it, and was keen to interview me. But...
  
  
• Spirit Of The Sea by Rich Horner
  As the largest city on the east coast, Halifax is a key centre for business, travel and tourism. The Nova Scotia capital, with the second largest natural harbour in the world, is steeped in history. Find out more about Halifax�s abundant festivals, historic attractions and vibrant waterfront.
  
  
• Springtime In Georgia by Barb Taylor
  Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the only serving president to use a wheelchair, felt rejuvenated by the naturally warm underground springwater of Warm Springs, Georgia. He spent two-thirds of his personal fortune to purchase a resort and establish a foundation that evolved into a world-class facility for the treatment of polio. Today, Warm Springs is an enjoyable destination for travellers with disabilities.