This list is compiled by ACB for distribution to individuals requesting such information. It is not intended as a complete list of travel publications or agents, nor does listing imply ACB endorsement. Not all organizations listed specialize in travel for persons who are blind or visually impaired.
Access to Travel
Box 43
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4146 FAX (518) 439-9004
Quarterly magazine, regular print, travel stories and information for
disabled or mature travelers. U.S. subscribers, One year, $16.00, 2 years
$28.00, 3 years $30.00. Foreign subscribers $24.00 per year, U.S. funds.
The Diabetic Traveler
Box 8223 RW
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 327-5832
Quarterly newsletter, $18.95 per year, 6 pages, regular print. Focuses on
safe travel to other countries. Covers international travel situations,
meal planning, time changes, climates, products, and more. Offers a free
diabetes adjustment chart and listing of diabetes organizations in 84
countries.
Directory of Travel Agencies for the Disabled, 1995 (6th) edition, by Helen
Hecker, R.N., lists travel agencies which focus on disabled travel. Cost is
$19.95 plus shipping for print or cassettes. Available from:
Twin Peaks Press
Box 129
Vancouver, WA 98666-0129
To order: (800) 637-2256 For information: (360) 694-2462
Helpings Hand's Program brochure, free at any Greyhound ticket counter.
Open World Magazine
347 5th Ave., Suite 610
New York, NY 10016
(212) 447-1928 FAX (212) 725-8253
Send E-mail
Welcome to SATH
Quarterly, regular print, travel stories and information for disabled or
mature travelers. Published by the Society for the Advancement of Travel
for the Handicapped. U.S. subscribers, single issues $4.50, one year,
$13.00, 2 years $24.00, 3 years $30.00. Foreign subscribers add $8.00
Travel for the Disabled (A Handbook of Travel Resources and 500 Worldwide
Access Guides), by Helen Hecker, R.N., is a new 192 page guide full of
useful information on travel books, magazines, travel guides to all sorts of
destinations and helpful hints on travel by air, bus, car, train and cruise
ships. Cost is $19.95 plus $3.00 shipping for print or cassettes.
Available from:
Twin Peaks Press
Box 129
Vancouver, WA 98666-0129
To order: (800) 637-2256 For information: (360) 694-2462
A World of Options: Guide to International Educational Exchange, Community
Service and Travel for Persons with Disabilities, by Susan Sygall. The book
has information on educational exchange programs available to persons with
disabilities of varied ages; international workcamps promoting world peace;
travel; and personal accounts on exchange programs. $16.00 for MIUSA
members or $14.00 for non-members. MIUSA is a non-profit organization
promoting and facilitating international educational exchange and travel
experiences for disabled people. They provide information and referral,
coordinate student internships, have a travel attendant network, sponsor
festivals, workcamps and conferences, and publish a quarterly print
newsletter Over the Rainbow (cassette and large print available). Contact
them for more information in print, cassette or braille at:
Mobility International USA (MIUSA)
Box 10767
Eugene, OR 97440
(541) 343-1284 FAX (541) 343-6812
Send E-mail
California Canes
25611 Quail Run Suite 123
Dana Point, CA 92629
(714) 489-1973 FAX (714) 489-0996
100% carbon fiber folding and rigid canes available in a variety of sizes
and custom sizes. Light, sensitive and very resistant to bending.
Revolution Composites, Inc.
6335 Nancy Ridge Dr.
San Diego, CA 92121
(800) 382-5132 (619) 554-1106 FAX (619) 554-0866
Folding and rigid canes made of graphite composites. Light, sensitive and
very resistant to bending.
U. S. Customs Service
Box 7407
Washington, DC 20044
U.S. Customs Service
The website has a great deal of useful information, such as the "Know
Before You Go" brochure on U. S. Customs rules and regulations for
international travel as well as links to other helpful agency sites. Single
copies of "Know Before You Go" in regular print can be obtained from the
above address or on tape or large print from ACB.
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
1291 Taylor Street, NW
Washington, DC 20542
(800) 424-8567 or (202) 707-5100
Send E-mail
Has a list of state travel/tourism offices, and other items.
National Tour Association--Travel for the Disabled
546 East Main St.
Lexington, KY 40508
800-755-8687
Not a travel agency, a division of a travel/tourism organization. Request
their list of travel agencies which focus on travelers with disabilities.
Travel Information Service of Moss Rehabilitation Hospital has information by phone (they do not book travel) (215) 456-9600 or TDD 456-9602
Open World magazine listed above publishes periodic lists of internet resources, most of those listed below are from their list or elsewhere in their magazine. We will not be trying to pass on the websites for every city, but primarily just the general information sources.
Access-Able Travel Source--Access information for travelers with
disabilities and mature travelers.
Welcome To Access-Able Travel Source
Arthur Frommer's Outspoken Encyclopedia on Travel--has a page or resources
for disabled travels, one for folks on a budget and one for senior
travelers.
Visit Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel for expert advice and travel discounts.
Big Apple Greeter--information for travelers including those with
disabilities, heading to New York City, Open World says they have a great
disability resource list.
Big Apple Greeter - B.A.G
Global Access, a network for disabled travelers--first hand stories on trips
by travels with disabilities, travel tips, etc.
Global Access Disabled Travel Network
Specialty travel index--links to more than 600 outfitters and tour
operators, numerous listings for "disabled" and "seniors/retired".
Specialty Travel: Home
Sue Slater
Accessible Cruises and Travel
ACC
cruiseaway2001@yahoo.com
phone: 314 726 6893
fax: 314 863 7130
Sue Slater is an experienced agent specializing in cruises and travel for
people who are visually impaired, their friends and relatives. She makes
travel accessible and a multisensary experience. Ms. Slater is
knowledgeable of what it takes to bring your guide dogs along and can
help you to navigate the red tape necessary to have your dog withyou ihn
your travels. Call to book an exciting travel experience made easy.
Accessible Journeys
35 W. Sellers Ave.
Ridley Park, PA 19078
(800) 846-4537 FAX (914) 241-0243
Send E-mail
Wheelchair Travel & Accessible Tourism
A travel agency specializing in worldwide tours and cruises for persons
with impaired mobility or "special needs". They do not design tours
specifically for visually impaired persons, however, all are welcome on
their tours. They also have a newsletter to which you can subscribe.
Accessible Tours (Division of Directions Unlimited)
720 N. Bedford Rd.
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(800) 533-5343 or (914) 241-1700
A travel agency designing worldwide tours, cruises and/or vacation planning
for persons of all disabilities including visually impaired persons.
Alaska Welcomes You!, Inc.
Accessible Alaska Adventures
Box 91333
Anchorage, AK 99509
(800) 349-6301 voice/TTY
Send E-mail
Alaska Travel Information & Vacation Planning Guide : Alaska Web Sites : Alaska Visitors Guide
Getaways designed to meet the special needs of slow walkers, seniors,
families with small children and travelers with disabilities.
Educational Discoveries, Inc.
11498 Preswick Ln.
Mukilteo, WA 98275
(800) 909-5966 or (425) 349-5966
Has on staff one of the people from Evergreen Travel, which specialized in
travel for the visually impaired. Offer a variety of tours with emphasis on
arts, nature, archaeology, history, concerts and more.
Flying Wheels Travel
143 West Bridge Street, Box 382
Owatonna, MN 55060
(800) 535-6790
A travel agency which specializes in worldwide tours and cruises for
persons who use wheelchairs. They do not design tours specifically for
visually impaired persons, however, all are welcome on their tours.
The Guided Tour
7900 Old York Road, Suite 114B
Elkins Park, PA 19027-2339
(800) 783-5841 (215) 782-1370 FAX (215) 635-2637
A company (not a standard travel agency) which provides vacation programs
for adults with various disabilities, primarily developmental or
developmental plus other disabilities including visual impairment.
Mind's Eye Travel
4 Bonnie Brae
Camden, ME 04843
207-542-4438
Mind's Eye Travel
Specializing in trips for people who are visually impaired or blind.
Nautilus Tours and Cruises, Ltd.
22567 Ventura Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 591-3159 or (800) 797-6004 outside CA.
A tour company which specializes in worldwide tours and cruises for persons
with disabilities.
Outta Sight Travel, Inc.
Phone: 772-336-8747
Fax: 772-336-8595
E-mail:
gmtravel@bellsouth.net
OUTTA SIGHT TRAVEL
Outta Sight Travel is the beginning of dreams come true. Many people have had the desire to take a dream vacation, but thought that it could never become a reality. The staff at Outta Sight Travel can steer you in the right direction. With their combined expertise they can assist you in planning a vacation that goes beyond the visual realm. They can help you plan destinations that are ready to accept service animals and get whatever documentation is necessary to facilitate the travel procedures. Their ultimate goal is to be able to provide the traveler with itineraries and information in accessible format.
Too often a pleasure trip is synonymous with "sight seeing." A visually impaired person can do everything a sighted person can but see. We try to make the vacation a multi-sensory experience. How about a Broadway musical in New York? Or- a Cajun meal in New Orleans? How about a cable car ride in San Francisco? How about laughing your heart out in one of the comedy clubs in Las Vegas? Oh – don’t forget cruising – 24 hours a day of fine food and world class entertainment. These are all realistic vacations. The world is out there – let us help you to experience it. Our personal motto is "Watch out world, here we come!"
If you happen to be sighted, no problem, we can help you plan to have the vacation of a life time as well.
Travel By Touch, Ltd.
Box 491546
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(888) 868-2455 toll-free or (310) 473-0653
FAX (310) 473-8975
Send E-mail
Founded by Flora Beck and Barry Weintraub, focuses on the travel needs of
persons with limited or no vision and their traveling companions. Arranges
individual and group travel worldwide including sea and inland cruises and
land tours and air travel. Associated with the full service travel agency,
Revel Travel Service.
Wilderness Inquiry
808 14th Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414-1516
Phone: 612.676.9400
Fax: 612.676.9401
Wilderness Inquiry
Offers wide variety of wilderness trips for persons of all abilities and
ages. Schedule is available in large print, braille or cassette.