by Belo Cipriani | Jun 23, 2021 | Accessibility, Disability Resources, The Disability Tribune, Travel
As vaccination rates increase and travel restrictions continue to ease, the pent-up demand for travel is clear, with TSA reporting record numbers of passengers since March 2020. With that in mind, The Disability Tribune wanted to bring your attention to some sensory...
by Belo Cipriani | May 14, 2014 | Mobility/ Disability, Travel
I buckled my seatbelt and reached toward the floor to caress Madge’s velvety ears. The flight attendants began to voice the emergency exits and I could feel the plane slightly glide up and down, reminding me we were actually moving. The ticket agent instantly fell in...
by Belo Cipriani | Apr 16, 2014 | Americans with Disabilities Act, Belo Cipriani, Mobility/ Disability, Service Animal Disability, Travel
Nothing arouses my senses quite like a new city. In major metropolitan centers, there are a multitude of things that scream out, “Here! Come here. We’ve got something fascinating in store for you.” A street full of manic traffic informs me it’s a major thoroughfare...
by Belo Cipriani | Jul 4, 2011 | Americans with Disabilities Act, Blind Technology, Mobility/ Disability, Travel
As it has for many, the meaning of the 4th of July has changed tremendously for me from the time I was a nerdy kid in San Jose to a writer in San Francisco. Images of barbecues and city parks have been replaced by feelings of patriotism when I listen for the...