Wheelchair Travel Bag

preparing for disabled travel to new zealand part i

We had only been back a few days from our trip to 8. Europe when Louise said she thought we might go to New Zealand next Christmas. It was then I knew the travel bug had bitten. All we needed was a golden egg-laying goose and we'd be right. Fortunately for us one came along and I know it's like finding a needle in a haystack for people with disabilities to be tripping over such a windfall, however we were lucky. But enough of multiple metaphors; New Zealand was great! Before we went, we asked people who had been where we should go. Nearly all replied, "Everywhere's good". Not much help, we thought. Now we know they were right!

There are many reasons why an Australian disabled tourist should go to New Zealand. For a start, they speak English (well sort of. I had almost perfected my Kiwi accent, but the rest of the family forbade me 'prectising' in the car). This makes communication and understanding of our needs so much easier. New Zealand is so close to Australia, only 3 hours on the plane, and so much cheaper than Europe. Even in their High Season car hire, accommodation and tourist attractions were much cheaper than Europe in the middle of Winter. Although food and petrol were dearer than Australia, they were still quite a bit cheaper than Europe too.

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Girl Scouts honored

Charlotte Observer - May 18, 2011

At Thanksgiving they passed out more than 300 of the goodie bags. Katie also created travel bags that contained donated toiletry items, blankets and a sleeping bag. Caley Scheppegrell is the daughter of Holly and Chris Scheppegrell. and more »

Travel gear: Wheelchair ramp at the ready

Los Angeles Times - May 07, 2011

Wheelchair users never know when they may encounter steps. Now they can travel with their own lightweight ramp system, the Mabis 5 Telescoping Adjustable Wheelchair Ramp ($173). Packed inside a nylon bag and more »

Go! Mobility Solutions receives 2 Patents Pending for Portable Commode/Shower ...

PRLog.Org (press release) - May 02, 2011

Separately or inclusive of all three sections, the Go-Anywhere Sport weighs less than 10 pounds, packs easily and conveniently into a 9”x 9”x 12” travel bag which may be carried on a wheelchair user's lap and which qualifies as (non-chargeable)

WHEELCHAIR BOUND PENSIONER MISLAID AT ALICANTE AIRPORT

The Leader Newspaper Online - May 02, 2011

Peggy quickly jumps in, “They couldn't have looked for me, how did they know it was my wheelchair and I had my handbag with me and if they had found an empty wheelchair and bag you'd have thought alarm bells would have rung!” Shirley, knowing Peggy had and more »

To Serve, to Protect and...to Steal

New York Press - May 11, 2011

A month later, a veteran TSA officer, employed as a screener since 2002, was caught stealing $495 in cash from a woman's wheelchair as she passed through security. Then last fall, two TSA screeners at Newark Airport, one of whom was a supervisor, and more »

Breakfast links: No free lunch

Greater Greater Washington - May 04, 2011

New York City picked the "Taxi of Tomorrow," foregoing the proposal that offered wheelchair accessibility standard. (NYT) Erik Weber has been living car-free in the District since 2009. Hailing from the home of the nation's first Urban Growth Boundary,

Your guide to summer fun in Racine County

Journal Times - May 05, 2011

7:45 am Registration, 6:30-7:30 am Wheelchair race, 7:45 am; 10-mile competitive race, 8 am; 4-mile competitive race, 8:10 am; Modine Fun Run/Walk, 8:15 am Registration is $25 for the 4- or 10-mile competitive race or $16 for the 2- or 4-mile Modine