riding plus guided tours and ranger
programs. And best of all some of
Yosemite’s most iconic vistas such as
Tunnel View, Glacier Point and Valley
View are easily accessible from paved
roads throughout the park.
LAS VEGAS
Everything you hear about Vegas is
true. It’s bright, exciting, vibrant, full
of fun, and sometimes full on! Vegas
is the ultimate escape from normal
life. There are no clocks inside casinos,
just never-ending buffets, free-flowing
drinks, quality shows and non-stop
partying. You can fill in hours just
strolling the legendary Vegas strip
where you’ll pass dancing fountains,
erupting volcanos, gondoliers in canals
and famous casinos.
The old town of Vegas (Freemont
Street) is where you’ll find old school
gambling dens, music, showgirls,
Yosemite
impersonators and amazing street
performers. People are here to have
fun and the vibe is contagious. Italy, Soho and Chelsea Market. built after 1993 (including hotels,
restaurants, theatres and museums)
Be sure to allow enough time
For me it was all about sports – I
to visit the Grand Canyon. Day trips sat in the bleachers at Yankee stadium provide reasonable access and
from Vegas can be taken by bus, and cheered on the Yankees like I accommodation for all customers
helicopter, airplane or car. was a local lifelong baseball fan. I with disability and members of the
ate a gigantic hotdog while watching public. Access requirements also
NEW YORK
the Knicks play ‘ball’ at Madison exist for facilities built before 1993.
There’s so much to see and do in Square Garden and I sampled a few
this huge city that you could spend Budweisers while ‘rooting’ for the parks and recreation areas have
weeks there and barely scratch the Rangers at the ice hockey. wheelchair-accessible paved, graded-
surface. My advice is to start with
Many national and some state
dirt or boardwalk trails. Visit nps.gov/
the key attractions (Times Square, ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL IN USA Fifth Avenue, Central Park, Empire State Building or Rockefeller Centre, that offer accessible travel and tours chord, Craig Sheather has undergone
Statue of Liberty, 9/11 memorial) and around the USA. Remember to do multiple surgeries, experiencing
then focus on the things you enjoy. plenty of research and speak to your muscle wastage, nerve damage,
You could fill your day with culture, local travel agent about possible ongoing back pain and bladder
museums and Broadway shows or walk tour companies, destinations and damage in the process. He has
across Brooklyn Bridge or discover the itineraries. since developed ‘ankle equinus’
High Line (elevated parkland). Foodies (an ankle ailment) and walks with a
will love exploring Chinatown, Little Act (ADA) requires that all buildings
linkonline.com.au
There are many tour operators
The Americans with Disabilities
findapark/passes.htm for details.
Born with a tethered spinal
considerable limp.
sport, leisure & travel
33