USA
The United States of America have something for everyone. With 50 states to choose from, you can have sun or snow, shopping or sightseeing, the list is endless.
The bald eagle is the national bird and symbol of the United States and the country celebrates its independence annually on July 4th. The President lives in the White House in Washington D.C.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Known as the Sunshine State, Florida is situated on the Gulf Coast, and has sunshine throughout the year.
Although Orlando is famous for having possibly the best theme parks in the world, you can also enjoy its sandy beaches, watch a rocket launch at Kennedy Space Centre, play a round of golf or discover wildlife on a swamp trip.
Orlando is very modern so accessibility is not a problem. No matter where you go, scooters are often available for hire and finding an adapted toilet is not a problem.
Everything is extremely spread out so walking is not an option but adapted cars are available to hire and buses and shuttle services go from hotels to theme parks. If you are not planning to drive, check with your hotel about transport services, before booking.
Theme parks, such as Disney World and Universal, have shows on throughout the day with spaces reserved for wheelchairs. The shows are always popular so make sure you get there with plenty of time to spare.
Rides are accessible, depending on your mobility. Staff will help you to an extent but you need to be able to get onto the ride on your own or with help from your party. Water rides are often low down so are not as easy to transfer into.
Water parks are flat and wheelchairs are available to hire but slides can only be accessed by climbing up steps while often carrying a float.
Florida’s beautiful beaches have to be visited if you haven’t experienced them before. Beach wheelchairs can be hired allowing you to manoeuvre along the sand and into the water easily.
Gambling Mecca of the world, Las Vegas is an adult’s playground. Open 24/7, if you are over 21, everything is accessible.
There is plenty to do in ‘Sin City’, whether you want to shop, visit the Hoover Dam or Grand Canyon, gamble, party or even get married!
All shopping malls have disabled access and every casino has wheelchair accessible slot machines and gaming tables.
Shows are also accessible but need to be booked in advance.
The two most visited areas in Las Vegas are The Strip and Downtown. The Strip consists of the big hotels and casinos while Downtown is home to the ‘original’ hotels and ‘The Freemont Street Experience,’ a spectacular hourly light show.
Vegas have more accessible hotel rooms than any other city in America. There is a wide variety of adaptations, such as, roll-in showers, transfer showers and baths with built-in or portable seats. Most of the hotels also have lifts in their swimming pools.
I stayed at the family friendly Excalibur Hotel , which I highly recommend, as it was perfectly located and good for wheelchair usage. There is a wide variety of hotels to choose from however, with a broad price range.
Everything is big, so far apart, in the city and scooters are available for hire in every hotel.
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