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Post by Tek on Sept 6, 2016 16:02:56 GMT -5
I'm just highly amused by the name. Copyright it and make your own website I say!
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Post by melita on Sept 6, 2016 16:11:05 GMT -5
I'm continually frustrated by the websites of tourist attractions, pubs, restaurants, museums, etc., because they rarely have any information on whether they are accessible or not, or even if they have a toilet that a wheeler can get into. I will happily help a PWD tackle a few steps to get in a nice place, but if there's nowhere to take a pee... Is there a disability version of TripAdvisor where people rate various places based on their own visits? If so, where can I find it? I know it's always a good idea to phone ahead anyway, but sometimes it's nice just to be able to do a quick search and make a starter list of 'possibles' for visiting. *edit* and hotel websites hardly ever say if they even have a single accessible room. Argh!
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Post by Emma on Sept 6, 2016 18:02:17 GMT -5
I have never found anything worthwhile in the US that covers lots of restaurants and hotels. I usually just call the places if I have a concern and ask very specific questions since asking if the places is accessible is too vague of a question.
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Post by darthoso on Sept 6, 2016 18:10:40 GMT -5
Thinking exactly the same thing. I have found 1 (one) accessible hotel in the destination I am interested about, but it is so expensive!!! :/ What a shame!!! Not that I intend to travel tomorrow, but still... Hilton Garden Inns are the only sure thing I've found with hotels. |
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Post by melita on Sept 6, 2016 18:36:57 GMT -5
Thinking exactly the same thing. I have found 1 (one) accessible hotel in the destination I am interested about, but it is so expensive!!! :/ What a shame!!! Not that I intend to travel tomorrow, but still... Hilton Garden Inns are the only sure thing I've found with hotels. OK, but where, darthoso? I went to their site, out of pure curiosity, and couldn't find THE destination. Europe! Remember?  ! |
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Post by darthoso on Sept 6, 2016 18:53:03 GMT -5
Hilton Garden Inns are the only sure thing I've found with hotels. OK, but where, darthoso? I went to their site, out of pure curiosity, and couldn't find THE destination. Europe! Remember? ! merica'  |
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Post by Emma on Sept 6, 2016 21:30:47 GMT -5
Most restaurants in the US have accessible bathrooms unless they are in an older area like the North East or in an older building.
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Post by lisa on Sept 7, 2016 0:36:29 GMT -5
In Germany there is a (compared to other projects going on in terms of accessibility) pretty huge site where people can evaluate the accesibility of public places. I guess it's supposed to work world wide, but until now most places with information are in Germany. Anyway, everyone can edit it (I evaluated quite a few places I've been to myself) and thus help. On the downside, often information are incomplete or not 100% reliable because - like I said - everyone is able to edit it. wheelmap.org/en/map |
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Post by Emma on Sept 7, 2016 0:41:22 GMT -5
That looks great Lisa, I wish it were wider spread but only time will tell.
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Post by ben10 on Sept 7, 2016 6:22:24 GMT -5
It's funny, last week i started building just this app. A yelp based type rating system using google maps to search places and rate them on accessibility. Im working on a few projects so i didnt wanna post about it yet, but as things get together id love some feedback from everyone.
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Post by roger888 on Sept 7, 2016 6:38:56 GMT -5
Someone on FB suggested this site to me. www.euansguide.com/It's user driven, but could be more active. i usually search on Booking.com for hotel rooms and narrow down the search using the filter.Select a couple of possibilities and give them a call, but ask the right questions when you do. I never check out restaurants before I visit anywhere.If you can get through the front,they usually have a disabled.Don't forget to take a RADAR key with you, many of the toilets you come across will be on the scheme. I don't think you mentioned parking in your post?You are probably considering driving to these locations, so I recommend using the Parkopedia app.It could save you a lot of wheeling for whoever you take with you and tell you which car parks have the most disabled bays. |
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Post by matisse on Sept 7, 2016 11:18:14 GMT -5
I've used this site before, but it's far from comprehensive since it is more vacation-oriented. But they usually have pictures, even of the bathrooms. Given the variance in disabilities, nothing beats pictures when I am checking out access. www.wheelchairtraveling.com/ |
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