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My brother (a firefighter) was paralyzed from the waist down in an arson fire in 2010 and I am hoping this trip will be an opportunity for us to spoil them both a bit. I am trying to do some research to maximize the joy and minimize the aggravation as applies to accessibility.
Noting that ADA requirements aren't a given internationally, any observations or experiences you have had with regard to wheelchair accessible activities, restaurants, etc. would be greatly appreciated! He is very strong, capable and independent, loves to swim, and loathes to be pushed or carried...
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One area that I am familiar with is the Renaissance Marketplace Mall. There are many restaurants that are really good and could offer you some nice entertainment for an evening. Dinning at CILO, Hung Paradise, Cuba Cooking, or Casa a Tua are all great. You could take in a movie at the theatre, have coffee landmark french quarter hotel at Starbucks and ice cream at Hagen Daz. Starbucks has wifi
All on one level, nicely paved and plenty of seating. There are a few shops, not a lot, but it's also fun to park yourself in a seat and prople watch. Cabs come and go in the area often. Very easy to navigate.
Because they were able to guarantee our travel agent at MCM Tours that we would have a handicap room, we stayed at the Tamarijn with my wheelchair bound grandmother. If you would like to see photos of the bathroom including roll in shower please let me know. I can also give you the contact info for a private duty nurse if needed. landmark french quarter hotel She can assist with anything you need including hygiene.
Having a grandmother who traveled to Aruba up to the age of 99, I know this information on Aruba resort vacations with disabilities will be useful to anyone with special needs. Though not comprehensive, it will get you started on your research. landmark french quarter hotel Contact each resort individually for specifics and availability. We did not book a handicap room until the resort guaranteed we would have a handciap room as oppossed to just accepting the request and telling us it would be based upon availability.
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Aruba Marriot Resort ... Marriot has a beach wheelchair and we found it to be a well kept secret. After a lot of persuasion and insistence, we managed to get them to dig it out of the storage where it has been kept. We met at least three of their guests who were delighted to find out about the beach wheelchair since someone in their group needed it to be together landmark french quarter hotel with the rest of them at the beach. The lobby, the restaurants, and the casino landmark french quarter hotel have wheelchair accessibility. The public rest rooms and the guest bathrooms have raised toilets with grab bars. According to their manager who showed us around, they do not have any roll-in showers. Nor do they have hand held shower heads
Various companies on Aruba offer products that cater to the disabled. Adding to its line of such products, Adapted Happy Wheels offers the Roll-A-Ramp. This easy-to-assemble aluminum ramp is very resistant and can be rolled up and stored. It gives persons with limited physical mobility accessibility in a practical and faster way. The ramp can be bought or leased on a short or long term.
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The Mobi-Chair is a high quality, amphibious beach wheelchair that provides landmark french quarter hotel its user with a seamless transition from boardwalk-to beach-to water, high maneuverability and the ability to float persons up to 300 lbs. It provides a one-of-a-kind experience for those individuals with disabilities who have never before been able to go into the water. The Mobi-Chair can be assembled or disassembled within two minutes and can fit quite easily into the back of an SUV or large trunk
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i am wondering about the renaissance marina tower as they just finished a huge room renovation in the next few weeks the ocean suites will begin their renovations..i hope they do a better job at providing access than lacabana.
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