Articles
Judy Colbert
Adventuring with disabilities
Access Anything Colorado (ISBN1555915345, $15.95, 228 pp) by Craig P. Kennedy and Andrea C. Jehn could bring more tourism to the state than anything the various convention and visitors bureaus could, combined.
As Kennedy notes, there are 55 million disabled Americans and many of them like to travel. 
They face such obstacles as a hotel or bed and breakfast that says it’s accessible but may not have a shower that a wheelchair user can use. Auto rental agencies may say they have vehicles for the disabled, but, gee, none with hand controls. The list is nearly endless. The Steamboat Springs, CO couple tell you where the disabled (including seniors who have some limited physical restrictions) can find accessible restaurants, accommodations, ski lifts, parks, sports arenas, and any number of other public facilities.
You learn which are ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant and which are do-able. They detail adaptive programs for golf, skiing (water, snow), biking, white-water rafting, and more. You get Web sites, telephone numbers, addresses, maps, and even words about trip preparations. Kennedy, had a paralyzing skiing accident. He’s now a motivational speaker, writer, and consultant on accessibility issues. That’s enough to entice anyone to visit Colorado.
Judy Colbert