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This was in Sunday's New York Times (travel section):
"Expedia.com and its subsidiary Hotels.com have rolled out search tools that allow travelers with disabilities to find and book lodgings that feature bathrooms for the handicapped, roll-in-showers and Braille signage.
While Expedia.com says it now lists more than 15,000 hotels with amenities for disabled guests, the search tool is not exactly user-friendly. On Hotels.com, for example, users must first conduct a general search and then filter those results by checking off accessibility preferences like 'roll-in-shower' and handicapped parking.
"I think the design could be better, but it's a start,' said Andrew Pray, a spokesman for Hotels.com. "It meets a need that was not there.'"
Thought this might be of interest & help for some. I know I have found a broad interpretation of "handicap accessible". Some places that means only handicap parking & and an elevator!
"Expedia.com and its subsidiary Hotels.com have rolled out search tools that allow travelers with disabilities to find and book lodgings that feature bathrooms for the handicapped, roll-in-showers and Braille signage.
While Expedia.com says it now lists more than 15,000 hotels with amenities for disabled guests, the search tool is not exactly user-friendly. On Hotels.com, for example, users must first conduct a general search and then filter those results by checking off accessibility preferences like 'roll-in-shower' and handicapped parking.
"I think the design could be better, but it's a start,' said Andrew Pray, a spokesman for Hotels.com. "It meets a need that was not there.'"
Thought this might be of interest & help for some. I know I have found a broad interpretation of "handicap accessible". Some places that means only handicap parking & and an elevator!