Accessible Travel
Wheelchair, walker, or limited mobility — travel possible.
AccessibleGo
FREEHotels with verified accessibility info.
Best hotel finder.
Wheelmap
FREECrowdsourced accessible places worldwide.
Best place finder.
BindiMaps
FREEIndoor navigation for accessibility.
Best indoor.
iAccess Life
FREERestaurant + business accessibility ratings.
Best ratings.
Sociability
FREEReviews accessible places.
Best community.
Accessible cruises
- Modern cruise ships highly accessible.
- Accessible cabins fill 1-2 yrs ahead — book early.
- Royal Caribbean, Princess, Norwegian = best accessible.
- Wheelchair / scooter brought free.
- Rent ones — Special Needs Group at Sea.
- Many shore excursions accessible.
Air travel tips
- Wheelchair assistance FREE — see /tools/airport-wheelchair-help.
- TSA Cares — call 855-787-2227 ahead.
- Pre-board for extra time.
- Aisle seats easier.
- Direct flights — fewer transfers.
- Insurance for trip cancellation essential.
Accessible destinations
- Disney + Universal — extremely accessible.
- Las Vegas — flat, accessible everywhere.
- Cruise ships — best accessibility option.
- National Parks — many accessible trails + lodges.
- Hawaii — accessible resorts + tours.
- Europe — varies by city. Check before book.
Free National Park Pass
- Access Pass — FREE lifetime for permanently disabled US residents.
- Free entry to 2,000+ federal sites.
- 50% off camping.
- Apply at park entrance with disability proof.
- Or USGS website.
- HUGE benefit.
Specialized travel agencies
- Sage Traveling — accessible Europe specialist.
- Accessible Travel Solutions — Mexico, Costa Rica.
- Sand & Surf — beach accessibility.
- Wheelchair Escapes — wheelchair travel agency.
- Spend more for done-for-you trips.
Don't self-limit
Don't assume you can't travel. Modern accessibility incredible. Many wheelchair users, scooter users, walker users travel internationally regularly. Right planning = unlimited destinations. Many find travel improves mood + cognition. Apply for accessible passes + book early.