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Hello Erica, thank you for joining the crew! Make sure to tell all your friends to come and join our social network. We look forward to you being with us for many years to come! Cheers, Jonathan
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Improving Michigan's roadways to make them more accessible.

I found a great article regarding the possibility of improving Michigan's roadways to be more accessible for people dealing with disabilities...  LANSING, MI (MPRN) - Cities in Michigan may soon have to create ramps on sidewalks and bike paths on streets as they redesign roadways. The "Complete Streets" bills were approved by the state House. The goal is to make roads more accessible for the disabled, and friendlier for bicyclists. For the rest of the article, vitit...…See More
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Dr Rubina Mushtaq commented on Dr Rubina Mushtaq's blog post 'TAKING YOUR ALLERGIES ON VACATION'
Thanks for the comments and an idea for a new article. I must write on this. You will soon an article on chemicals found in most hotels.
Jun 17, 2010
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Ellie Hixson commented on Dr Rubina Mushtaq's blog post 'TAKING YOUR ALLERGIES ON VACATION'
I think this article is fantastic and I'm sure it will be extremely helpful to travelers. What suggestions can you make for people who are sensitive to the chemicals found in most hotels, (i.e. towels, bedding, mattresses, carpeting, etc)?
Jun 17, 2010
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TAKING YOUR ALLERGIES ON VACATION

How often has the perfect vacation or the occasional travel plans been severely disrupted because you were unfortunate enough to be equipped with certain ‘allergies’. We know through experience, that when you go on vacation, your allergies don’t stay back home. By following certain guidelines, you can successfully take your allergies on vacation with you.Most commonly, allergies are related to pollen, often causing various grades of symptoms ranging from flu, hay fever, skin conditions or…See More
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Traveling to Prague

I have been fortunate enough to be able to travel to many European cities. Prague, located in the heart of Europe, is one of my absolute favorite cities! I was very excited to learn that Prague
has been a major participant in a project called Disabled Access, making it
easier for everyone to enjoy the city’s major attractions.The capital city of the Czech Republic, Prague has many nicknames. “The city of a hundred spires,” is often recognized for its towers (and spires). The Žižkov Television…See More
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Dr Rubina Mushtaq

TAKING YOUR ALLERGIES ON VACATION

How often has the perfect vacation or the occasional travel plans been severely disrupted because you were unfortunate enough to be equipped with certain ‘allergies’. We know through experience, that when you go on vacation, your allergies don’t stay back home. By following certain guidelines, you can successfully take your allergies on vacation with you.…

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Joel Arnold

Traveling by Plane in a Wheelchair

Traveling by plane with a wheelchair can be challenging, but with some knowledge and advance planning it need not be unpleasant. Here

are several suggestions to make your trip successful.…





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Posted by Joel Arnold on June 3, 2010 at 3:36am

Joel Arnold

Perfect for travel, designed for disabilities, and stylish? Yeah right!

Fashion is always a challenge for the disabled. No article of clothing is worth having unless it has the functionality to make it workable. For instance skirts and trousers are not designed for people in

wheelchairs—they either have too much material or too little. Traveling only

makes this more difficult. How do you find something that is comfortable for

long plane flights, easy to wash, able to be layered for changes in temperature,

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Posted by Joel Arnold on June 3, 2010 at 3:35am

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Navigating Security with a Disability

With the recent Christmas bomber attack, airport security has become increasingly serious. Complete information is available online or through airlines, and most travelers have simply adjusted. But it is a little

harder to find information about what to expect if you travel with

disabilities, and the process is intimidating for some people. Here are a few

important things to know.





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Improving Michigan's roadways to make them more accessible.

I found a great article regarding the possibility of improving Michigan's roadways to be more accessible for people dealing with disabilities...  LANSING, MI (MPRN) - Cities in Michigan may soon have…Continue

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