HANDICAPPED TRAVELER INFORMATION

Washington, DC is one of the most accessible cities in the world for physically challenged visitors. Following are a few resources:

• Disabilityguide.org - the premier source of disability related information in the Washington, DC metro area. Detailed accessibility information for many attractions, restaurants and bars. They produce the annual Access DC Entertainment guidebook.
  
• Metro System Guide - a free guide providing information on Metro's rail and bus system for the elderly and the physically disabled. For copies, call (202) 637-7000 or visit www.wmata.com. Also see our Transportation page for more info.
  
• Senior Citizens Counsel and Delivery Service - Custom made group tour packages for senior citizens. Handicapped equipment and wheelchair accessible vehicles available for mobility by the day, week and month. Call (202) 678-2800.
  
• Smithsonian Access Brochure -A free guide that provides an overview of accessibility features, parking entrances, interpreters and special tours at the Smithsonian museums. Available in large print, Braille, audiocassette and from America OnLine (keyword: Smithsonian). For copies, write Smithsonian Information, SI 153 MRC 010, Washington, DC 20560, or call (202) 357-2700 (voice) or (202) 357-1729 (TTY); info@si.edu . Also available online at:  www.si.edu/opa/accessibility .
  
• Wheelchair Mobile Transport - 1119 Taft St., Rockville, MD 20850; (301) 294-0600, Fax: (301) 838-9775. Provides reservation van transportation for the mobility-challenged living in and visiting the Washington, DC area; tariff approved under WMATC; also accessible personal vans available for rental by day, week and month.