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What to Expect When You Rent a Wheelchair Van for the First Time

Whether you’re planning a big vacation, heading to a family gathering, or simply need reliable transportation for medical appointments, wheelchair van rentals make travel more comfortable and accessible. But if you’ve never rented a wheelchair van before, you might be wondering where to start. What kind of mobility van will work best? What documents are [...]

Posted on September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 by admin 0

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The Ultimate Back-to-School Checklist for Students with Mobility Needs

Whether kids are starting elementary school, transitioning into middle school, or preparing for high school, the first day is always an exciting experience. They look forward to picking the perfect first-day outfit, showing off their new backpacks, sharing summer stories with friends, and experiencing something new.  But for families raising a child with a mobility [...]

Posted on September 1, 2025September 1, 2025 by admin 0

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Beat the Heat: Travel Hacks for Late Summer Adventures

Late summer getaways have their own charm. You can wander the boardwalk without bumping into endless crowds, take thousands of selfies with that golden sunset, and then wrap it all up with a delicious scoop of ice cream. But when the sun is still blazing and the air feels heavy, even a quiet stroll through [...]

Posted on August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 by admin 0

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Labor Day Travel Tips for Wheelchair Users: Your Ultimate Guide to a Seamless Trip

Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the year. According to Airlines for America, over 17 million passengers flew during the 2024 Labor Day travel period. If you’re also planning to hit the road (or the skies) for that one last summer hurrah, you might be feeling excited but have a [...]

Posted on August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 by Marichu Compendio 0

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5 Tips for Booking Accessible Travel During Busy Holidays

Holidays are all about exploring new places, eating your weight in local calories, collecting random souvenirs, and regretting none of it. Since the U.S. has 50 states, there’s no shortage of activities. For instance, you can attend beach bonfires in Santa Monica, hike the Smoky Mountains, watch fireworks over the NYC skyline, kayak in Lake [...]

Posted on July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 by admin 0

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Hit the Open Road: 9 Reasons Why Road Trips Are Better with an Accessible Rental Van

Road trips are all about unexpected pit stops, last-minute playlists, and snack-fueled detours. But planning one can be quite overwhelming. You have to map the route, create an accessible itinerary, and most importantly, figure out transportation that actually works for wheelchair users.  Luckily, Wheelchair Getaways rents out accessible vehicles that come with all the essentials, [...]

Posted on July 5, 2025June 24, 2025 by admin 0

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Universal Studios Epic Universe Wheelchair Accessibility: Your Ultimate Guide to Navigating the Magic!

What’s better than watching Toothless flying across the sky or Harry Potter casting spells alongside Dumbledore? It’s actually experiencing those worlds for real. Turns out, Universal Orlando Resort’s newest theme park, “Epic Universe,” is bringing that fantasy to life. Spanning over 750 acres, Epic Universe has three themed parks featuring dragons, wizards, Mario Kart races, [...]

Posted on June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 by admin 0

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Accessible Stargazing: Observatories and Stargazing Spots for Cosmic Wonder

There’s something oddly thrilling about watching twinkling stars and clouds creating shapes like a cosmic jellyfish, a sky cow, or a taco floating through space. The issue is that city smog, light pollution, and cloudy skies can make it nearly impossible to see the Milky Way or any other astronomical wonder. And if you’re a [...]

Posted on June 17, 2025July 9, 2025 by admin 0

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Accessible Waterparks and Splash Pads for Summer Fun this Fourth of July

With the 4th of July just around the corner, patriotic spirits are pulling out all the stops to celebrate! Barbecues? Check. Family get-togethers? Double check. Fireworks? Of course. While these holiday classics are always fun, temperatures and humidity will be high. That doesn’t exactly scream “party perfection,” does it? So why not spend the day [...]

Posted on June 5, 2025May 29, 2025 by admin 0

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The Ultimate Wheelchair-Accessible Guide to Las Vegas

Infamously known as Sin City, Vegas is the entertainment capital of the world, attracting over 40 million visitors every year. For many, this iconic city is the ultimate destination for bachelor parties, wild nights out, concerts, and late-night casino runs. So that famous catchphrase, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” can’t be anything but [...]

Posted on May 16, 2025May 9, 2025 by admin 0