http://www.thewheelchairsite.com/blogs/wheelchair_enabled_traveler/archive/2006/09/15/97005.aspxGreetings fellow travelers. When we last got together we spoke about accessibility in hotels. I told you about guidelines that have been set up to afford guests with a wide range of disabilities the features they need to make their stays comfortable.enCommunityServer 2.1 SP2 (Build: 61129.2)http://www.thewheelchairsite.com/blogs/wheelchair_enabled_traveler/archive/2006/09/15/97005.aspx#101387Sun, 31 Dec 2006 04:43:32 GMT1449d2a9-4708-4928-a2bb-aa25fd8853ed:101387DaneThere are as many definitions of accessible as there are disability levels, I have been a low level paraplegic since May 2, 1970 when my back was snapped 15 degrees at L2/L3 junction which is supposed to be fatal. Doctors know little if anything since I still live free and I have had several natural sons since my injury! &nbsp;My level has changed some over the years since my back's fusion broke in 1987 and it has been the same as broken since MRSA obtained in back surgery in 1992 ate away much of L5 and S1 leaving like a ball and scoket joint. I personally do not want grab bars in my bathrooms or anything but wider doors and hallways, I finally designed my own house 3 years ago and had it built when I moved to Texas. I have my degrees in Engrg from the Univ of Illinois which was the only accessible Engrg Univ back in the early 70s. &nbsp; <BR><BR>&nbsp;There is only one rule just do what you want and always fight any attempts to take away your freedom if disabled or not!! &nbsp;This means you no matter if easier you drive yourself, dress yourself, cook for yourself and do anything you want as long as you are alive!! I hear people complain about traveling in the USA, well do not buy a wheelchair that will not fold up! Good folding ones are very hard to find but refuse to go to solid chairs, they limit everything including flying!! Do not buy a motorized wheelchair unless your arms do not work at all!! I have flown alone and lived alone in a city in the Ukraine near the Russian border when 52, so there is no excuse for not going anyplace you if you refuse to give in! <BR><BR>&nbsp;Doctors want you in a Nursing Home and it is far easier to live that way the systems are now setup to make it even easier finacially to do so! But you give up your freedom and what is there once you give up that? <BR><BR>&nbsp;Danehttp://www.thewheelchairsite.com/blogs/wheelchair_enabled_traveler/archive/2006/09/15/97005.aspx#130927Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:59:35 GMT1449d2a9-4708-4928-a2bb-aa25fd8853ed:130927Joanna59<p>Hi Dane,</p> <p>I partly agree to your comment. I do think you have to stay independent as long as possible. However a lot of diseases are progressive like my muscular disease. However I don't let it get into my way. I travel the world even in my powered wheelchair. It just needs a good preparation. I spend my last holiday in Thailand. I stayed in a wheelchair accessible home in Hua Hin. It belongd to a Dutch guy who is in a wheelchair himself. Take a look everybody and see how a realy accessible holiday home should be. Their website is www.wheelchairaccessibleholidayhomesfordisabledpeople.com</p> <p>If anyone has any questions don't hesitate to email me. I be glad to help out.</p> <p>Joanna</p>