ktd0412

Any suggestions on all-in resorts or places to stay with wheelchair bound 18 year old in the United States?

Inakauaidavidababy

I have no idea, but a dear friend found his legs after being paralyzed by diving. He got his sea legs and a new joy for life.

MichelleY

I would think that non-historic, newer resorts/hotels, would have accommodations. ADA laws have been in place about 20 years.

doug_stallings

Walt Disney World is particularly friendly to disabled travelers, and if you buy a meal plan it can be an almost "all in" resort.

But in truth, there are almost no all-inclusive resorts in the US. There's a Club Med in Florida and some dude ranches, but that's about it. Obviously, the dude ranches won't be suitable.

There are all-inclusives in the US Virgin Islands, which doesn't require a passport, but not so many (and not my favorites). However, there are a LOT of resorts that would be suitable for a traveler with disabilities.

Is the US limitation because of a passport, or is it because of the length of the flight and/or drive?

doug_stallings

Oh ... and perhaps an afterthought, but what about a cruise? A lot of cruise ships are quite friendly to disabled travelers, and most have accessible cabins. Getting off can be an issue, but if you chose a ship like Allure or Oasis of the Seas, being on the ship might be experience enough.

NewbE

I think we need to know a bit more in order to give good suggestions. Is an AI just something you like, or do you feel you need it for the person in the wheelchair, or what? Also, from where are you starting? What are the young man's interests, or aversions? And lastly, where has he already been?

starrs

WDW was my first thought.
Yellowstone NP could be good.

starrs

Oh, missed the AI part of it. Sorry.

gail

South Florida tends to be very mobility-impaired friendly, as many hotels and resorts are newer and there are so many elderly people in Florida.

There is a Hilton resort in Ponce, Puerto Rico that would be very accessible (we stayed there a year ago and as a rehab RN I notice these sort of things). Many rooms on 1st floor with little patios. Rooms and bathrooms were very large. One restaurant/breakfast area was open, great views. However, accessible transportation to/from airport might be a problem unless person in w/c could be transferred easily to regular seat in car or van.

And as mentioned above, any cruise or WDW would work well.

ktd0412

My son has cerebral palsy! He likes to play computer games and likes history! He has been to Washington, D.C. . He wants to fly somewhere - we live in Texas! U.s. Travel is preferred because of potential health issues that if come up would be better treated in US! He prefers no snow and non- Disney!

starrs

I would do Yellowstone. If he likes history, he should love the Buffalo Bill museum in Cody. You may need two days for it. It's really great -
http://centerofthewest.org/

http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisi...essibility.htm

I don't know if Brushback offers ADA tours but it would be a fabulous experience if they do -
http://www.brushbucktours.com/yellowstone/

koya65

He may be interested in Wisconsin Dells, just about an hours' drive north of Madison, WI. You can fly into Madison and rent a vehicle. Wisconsin Dells has a lot of natural attractions, including the Dells Boat Trips (the Dells is along the Wisconsin River)which are wheelchair accessible. There are also several larger hotels and resorts (Try Kalihari Resort or The Wilderness Resort) that have indoor and outdoor water parks, again, wheelchairs welcome. It is a somewhat historic town, and the area... Madison (state capitol/UW Campus/State Street), Baraboo (HoChunk Casino, Ringling Brothers Circus, International Crane Foundation). Most of the southern Wisconsin area is quite accommodating to persons in wheelchairs.