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From: Wayne.Roorda@hnews.fidonet.org (Wayne Roorda)
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Subject: Travel
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Date: 7 Jan 91 18:08:17 GMT
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Index Number: 12675

On the cover of the December 1990 issue of Conde Nast Traveler magazine
is the title "Exposed! The many trials of the wheelchair traveler".  In
the Features section is the article "View From the Wheelchair."  And
Traveler's File - "Have handicap, will travel: America's disabled
population is larger than ever before.  We test how well the disabled
are (or are not) served by the airlines, hotels, and cruise lines; the
experiences of the disabled; tips on the services that can ease the way."

BTW cartoonist John Callahan has several "goodies" in the "Traveler's
File" section.  The one that I liked best shows an airport scene of
a blind person with a guide dog and the escort person saying and pointing
towards the airplane "... and we've arranged a window seat for your dog
so you can enjoy the view!".

On a more serious note there are names, addresses, and telephone numbers
of travel agencies, in addition to the notes on airlines, hotels, cruises,
magazines, TDD communication, books and tapes.  At least this is a start
in the "mainstream press" of recognition that we exist.

Comments anyone?

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