- How to Use this FAQ
- Travel Tips
- Hotels & Motels
- Local Visitor Centers
- Sightseeing Attractions
- Events and Festivals in DC Metro Area
- Disability Specific Travel Agencies
- Additional Resources
Updated October, 2005
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If you are planning a visit to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and are trying to locate an accessible hotel or motel, a listing is provided in Section 3. Availability of roll-in showers is also indicated.
If you are looking for general information on traveling around the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Section 2 may be of assistance to you. It gives an overview of the layout of the area as well as some general travel tips and resources for further information.
If you are looking for additional tourist resources in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, be sure to check out Sections 4, 5, and 6. Section 4 lists local visitor centers, which can provide additional information on hotels, attractions and events. Visitor centers are often a source of free maps, special offers and discount coupons. Section 5 will tell you of tour companies and how to get informational brochures on accessible tourist attractions, which list locations of accessible entrances. Section 6 will tell you of the numerous events held in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Additional travel resources are provided in Sections 7 and 8. Section 7 contains a national listing of travel agencies or consultants that specialize in travelers with disabilities. These individuals may plan whole trips or specialize in certain areas of the U.S. Finally, a list of additional resources is found in Section 8 to provide further information about travel options for persons with disabilities. Many of these materials are available for review at ECNV.
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Much of the Washington D.C. area and its surrounding suburbs is known for accessibility to individuals with disabilities, however you should research the specific area you are interested in. It always helps to be prepared and expect the unexpected. Numerous tourist attractions are located in Washington, DC however there are a number of interesting sites in Northern Virginia as well. Many museums in D.C. are physically accessible. The homes of historical figures often are less accessible but may offer accommodations. Most tourist attractions in Washington have free admission.
Metrorail and Metrobus are the primary modes of public transportation in the area. Overall, the Metrorail subway system is a convenient, low cost, accessible underground transit system. There are many stops in Washington D.C. close to tourist sites. Metro goes through Arlington, Alexandria, into parts of Fairfax County as well as into suburban Maryland. Generally, accessible lift or kneeling buses can be placed on bus routes but only with advance planning and by request. Further information on local transportation is available by request from ECNV.
You can find a number of accessible hotels throughout Washington D.C. but at generally steep prices. Hotels in Northern Virginia have more moderate rates but it may be more difficult to find accessible facilities. When planning a stay at a hotel/motel or a visit to an attraction, you are advised to talk directly to the people in charge of your reservations to verify accessibility features. Don't rely on the wheelchair access symbol seen in guides. Inquire directly about accessibility specifics such as size of entrances, rooms and bathrooms.
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The following hotels and motels in Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia are known to have accessible features and rooms. Contact each hotel or motel directly to request detailed and up-to-date information. It is advised to request a written confirmation for an "accessible" room. To purchase a national listing of hotels and motels with roll-in showers, see the additional resources in Section 8. You may also wish to check AAA, Mobil or other traveler resource guides to see rankings and reviews.
Washington, D.C. - Capitol Hill, Union Station
Holiday Inn Capitol
550 C St., SW
(202) 479-4000 (Voice)
Holiday Inn on the Hill
415 New Jersey Ave., NW
(202) 638-1616 (Voice)
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Ave., NW
(202) 737-1234 (Voice)
Phoenix Park Hotel
520 N. Capitol St., NW
1(800) 824-5419 or (202) 638-6900 (Voice)
(202) 737-9554 (TTY)
Quality Hotel Capitol Hill
415 New Jersey Ave., NW
(202) 638-1616 (Voice)
Red Roof Inn
500 H St., NW
(202) 289-5959 (Voice)
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Washington, D.C. - Downtown Areas, White House
Days Inn Downtown
1201 K St., NW
(202) 842-1020 (Voice)
Holiday Inn Central
1501 Rhode Island Ave., NW
(202) 483-2000 or
(202) 797-1078 (Voice)
Holiday Inn Governor's House
1615 Rhode Island Ave., NW
(202) 296-2100 (Voice)
Hotel Washington
515 15th St., NW
(202) 638-5900 (Voice)
Lincoln Suites Downtown
1823 L St., NW
(202) 223-4320 (Voice)
The Madison
1177 15th St., NW
(202) 862-1600 (Voice)
Marriott at Metro Center
775 12th St., NW
(202) 737-2200 (Voice)
Morrison-Clark Inn Hotel
1015 L St., NW
(202) 898-1200 (Voice)
Marriott Renaissance Hotel Washington D.C.
999 9th St., NW
(202) 898-9000 (Voice)
Sheraton City Center
1143 New Hampshire Ave., NW
(202) 775-0800 (Voice)
State Plaza Hotel
2117 E St., NW
(202) 861-8200 (Voice)
The Willard Inter-Continental
1401 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
(202) 628-9100 (Voice)
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Washington, D.C. - Dupont Circle, Uptown
Days Inn Connecticut Avenue
4400 Connecticut Ave., NW
(202) 244-5600 (Voice)
Normandy Inn
2118 Wyoming Ave., NW
(202) 483-1350 (Voice)
Sheraton Washington Hotel
2660 Woodley Rd., NW
(202) 328-2000 (Voice)
Washington Courtyard
1900 Connecticut Ave., NW
(202) 332-9300 (Voice)
Washington Hilton and Towers
1919 Connecticut Ave., NW
(202) 483-3000 (Voice)
Windsor Park Hotel
2116 Kalorama Rd., NW
(202) 483-7700 (Voice)
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Washington, D.C. - Foggy Bottom, Georgetown
ANA Hotel Washington D.C.
2401 M St., NW
(202) 429-2400 (Voice)
Embassy Suites Hotel
1250 22nd St., NW
(202) 857-3388 (Voice)
Georgetown Dutch Inn
1075 Thomas Jefferson St. NW
(202) 337-0900 (Voice)
The Georgetown Inn
1310 Wisconsin Ave., NW
(202) 333-8900 (Voice)
Latham Hotel
3000 M St., NW
(202) 726-5000 (Voice)
Radisson
2121 P St., NW
(202) 293-3100 (Voice)
Washington Marriott Hotel
1221 22nd St., NW
(202) 872-1500 (Voice)
Windham Bristol Hotel
2430 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
(202) 955-6400 (Voice)
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Alexandria
Alexandria Courtyard Marriott
2700 Eisenhower Ave.
(703) 329-2323 (Voice)
Comfort Inn Landmark
6254 Duke St.
(703) 642-3422 (Voice)
Econolodge
8849 Richmond Hwy.
(703) 780-0300 (Voice)
Embassy Suites
1900 Diagonal Rd.
(703) 684-5900 (Voice)
Holiday Inn Alexandria
2460 Eisenhower Ave.
(703) 960-3400 (Voice)
Howard Johnson Hotel Alexandria
5821 Richmond Hwy.
(703) 329-1400 (Voice)
The Hilton Hotel at Mark Center
5000 Seminary Rd.
(703) 845-1010 (Voice)
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Old Town Alexandria
Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria
801 N. St. Asaph St.
(703) 836-4700 (Voice)
The Morrison House
116 S. Alfred St.
(703) 838-8000 (Voice)
Ramada Plaza Hotel - Old Town
901 N. Fairfax St.
(703) 683-6000 (Voice)
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Arlington - Crystal City/Reagan National Airport
Courtyard By Marriott Crystal City
2899 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
(703) 549-3434 (Voice)
Crystal City Marriott
1999 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
(703) 413-5500 (Voice)
Days Inn Arlington
2000 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
(703) 920-8600 (Voice)
Embassy Suites Crystal City
1300 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
(703) 979-9799 (Voice)
Howard Johnson National Airport Hotel
2650 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
(703) 684-7200 (Voice)
Hyatt Regency Crystal City
2799 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
(703) 418-7234 (Voice)
Marriott Crystal Gateway Hotel
1700 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
(703) 920-3230 (Voice)
Sheraton Crystal City
1800 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
(703) 486-1111 (Voice)
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Arlington - Rosslyn/Orange Line Metro Corridor
Best Western-Key Bridge
1850 N. Ft. Myer Dr.
(703) 522-0400 (Voice)
Courtyard by Marriott
1533 Clarendon Blvd.
(703) 528-2222 (Voice)
Holiday Inn Rosslyn Westpark
1900 N. Ft. Myer Dr.
(703) 807-2000 (Voice)
Holiday Inn Arlington
4610 N. Fairfax Dr.
(703) 243-9800 (Voice)
Hyatt Arlington
1325 Wilson Blvd.
(703) 525-1234 (Voice)
Key Bridge Marriott Hotel
1401 Lee Hwy.
(703) 524-6400 (Voice)
Quality Hotel Courthouse
1200 N. Courthouse Rd.
(703) 524-4000 (Voice)
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Arlington - US-50/I-66/I-395
Best Western Executive Inn
2480 S. Glebe Rd.
(703) 979-4400 (Voice)
Comfort Inn Enterprise Square
1211 N. Glebe Rd.
(703) 247-3399 (Voice)
Econo Travel Motor Hotel
6800 Lee Hwy.
(703) 538-5300 (Voice)
Quality Inn-Iwo Jima
1501 Arlington Blvd
(703) 524-5000 (Voice)
Sheraton National
900 Orme St.
(703) 521-1900 (Voice)
Travelodge
3030 Columbia Pike
(703) 521-5570 (Voice)
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Fairfax County - Tysons Corner
Embassy Suites Tysons
8517 Leesburg Pk., Vienna
(703) 883-0707 (Voice)
Comfort Inn Tysons
1587 Spring Hill Rd., Vienna
(703) 448-8020 (Voice)
Doubletree Inn at Tysons Corner
7801 Leesburg Pk., Vienna
(703) 893-1340 (Voice)
Holiday Inn Tysons
1960 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean
(703) 893-2100 (Voice)
Ritz Carlton Tysons
1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean
(703) 506-4300 (Voice)
Sheraton Premiere Tysons
8661 Leesburg Pk., Vienna
(703) 448-1234 (Voice)
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Fairfax County - Dulles Corridor
Comfort Inn Dulles
200 Elden St., Herndon
(703) 437-7555 (Voice)
Dulles Marriott
333 W. Service Rd., Chantilly
(703) 471-9500 (Voice)
Hyatt Dulles
2300 Dulles Corner Blvd, Herndon
(703) 713-1234 (Voice)
Hyatt Regency
1800 President's Street, Reston
(703) 709-1234 (Voice)
Staybridge Suites Chantilly/Dulles Airport
3860 Centerview Dr., Chantilly
(703) 435-8090 (Voice)
Washington Dulles Hilton Hotel
13869 Park Center Rd., Herndon
(703) 478-2900 (Voice)
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Fairfax County - I-95, US 50
Best Western Gunston Corner
8180 Silverbrook Rd., Lorton
(703) 643-3100 (Voice)
Comfort Inn
6560 Loisdale Court, Springfield
(703) 922-9000 (Voice)
Hampton Inn
6550 Loisdale Court, Springfield
(703) 924-9444 (Voice)
Holiday Inn Fairfax City
3535 Chain Bridge Rd.
(703) 591-5500 (Voice)
Homewood Suites Hotel
4850 Leesburg Pike, Alexandria
(703) 671-6500 (Voice)
Motel 6
6868 Springfield Blvd., Springfield
(703) 644-5311 (Voice)
Springfield Hilton
6550 Loisdale Road, Springfield
(703) 971-8900 (Voice)
Wellesley Inn
10327 Lee Hwy., Fairfax
(703) 359-2888 (Voice)
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Prince William County
Comfort Inn Woodbridge
1109 Horner Rd., Woodbridge
(703) 494-0300 (Voice)
Friendship Inn
13964 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Woodbridge
(703) 494-4144 (Voice)
Hampton Inn Manassas
7295 Williamson Blvd., Manassas
(703) 369-1100 (Voice)
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Fauquier County
Comfort Inn
7379 Comfort Inn Dr., Warrenton
(540) 349-8900 (Voice)
Hampton Inn
501 Blackwell Rd., Warrenton
(540) 349-4200 (Voice)
HoJo Inn
6 Broadview Ave., Warrenton
(540) 347-4141 (Voice)
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Loudoun County
Best Western Leesburg
726 E. Market St., Leesburg
(703) 777-9400 (Voice)
Dulles Holiday Inn
1000 Sully Rd., Sterling
(703) 471-7411 (Voice)
Dulles Hampton Inn
45440 Holiday Dr., Dulles
(703) 471-8300 (Voice)
Leesburg Days Inn
721 E. Market St., Leesburg
(703) 777-6622 (Voice)
Ramada Inn Leesburg
1500 E. Market St., Leesburg
(703) 771-9200 (Voice)
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The following visitor centers provide hotel, restaurant and numerous other listings for visitors and newcomers but may not indicate accessibility features. Additional tourist information and free maps along with discount coupons and other special offers may also be available. Check with each center to receive updated information.
Alexandria Convention & Visitor's Association
221 King St.
(703) 838-420 (Voice)
Open 7 days a week 9-5.
Arlington Visitor's Center
735 S. 18th St.
(703) 228-5720 (Voice)
Arlington Convention Services
2100 Clarendon Blvd. Suite 318
(703) 228-3988 (Voice)
Fairfax County Convention & Visitors Bureau
8300 Boone Blvd., Tysons Corner
(703) 790-3329 (Voice)
Fauquier County Visitor Center/Chamber of Commerce
183-A Keith St., Warrenton
1(800) 820-1021 or (540) 347-4414 (Voice)
visctr@crosslink.net (E-mail)
Open 7 days a week 9-5.
Loudoun Tourism Council
1080 South St., SE, Leesburg
(703) 777-0519 (Voice)
Open 7 days a week 9-6.
Manassas Tourism Office
14420 Bristow Rd.
(703) 792-4254 (Voice)
Open Monday-Friday, 8-5.
Prince William Tourist Information Center
200 Mill St., Occoquan
(703) 491-4045 (Voice)
Washington D.C. Convention & Visitor's Association
1212 New York Ave., Suite 600, NW
(202) 789-7038 (Voice)
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A Guidebook to Washington D.C. for People with Disabilities
American Society of Interior Designers, DC Metro Chapter
300 D St. SW, Suite 213
Washington, D.C. 20024
(202) 488-4100 (Voice)
(202) 488-7078 (FAX)
Cost is $6.50 or $5 each for 10+ copies, provides information on attractions.
Smithsonian Access
Smithsonian Information Center
SI 153 MRC 010
Washington, D.C. 20560
(202) 357-2700 (Voice)
(202) 357-1729 (TTY)
Provides detailed information on all 16 Smithsonian museums.
Tourmobile Sightseeing
(202) 554-5100 (Voice)
Gives accessible tours in the Arlington, Mt. Vernon and Washington D.C. locales. Call a day in advance to request a lift-equipped vehicle when touring D.C.
Washington Highlights-Tour Information for Visitors with Disabilities Congressional Special Services
The United States Capitol
(202) 224-3091 (TTY)
(202) 224-3121(Voice)
Available by calling your Senator's office at the Congressional switchboard or by calling ECNV; provides extensive information on the capitol building and other popular attractions and general resources except hotels.
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- Chocolate Lovers Festival
Early February
Fairfax VA
- Chilli Cook Off
End of September
Alexandria VA
- Taste of Arlington
Mid May
Arlington VA
- Columbia Pike Blues Festival
Beginning of May
Arlington VA
- Taste of DC
End of May
Washington DC
- Maryland Renaissance Festival
August - October
Annapolis MD
- 4th of July Celebration
July 4th
Washington DC
- National Cherry Blossom Festival
March - April
Washington DC
- Capital Jazz Festival
Beginning of June
Washington DC
- DC Chilli Cook Off
Mid May
Washington DC
- Smithsonian Folk Life Festival
End of June
Washington DC
- National Capital BBQ Battle
End of June
Washington DC
* For specific dates, times and information about an individual festival or event please refer to the following links.
http://www.festivals.com/
http://www.festivalusa.com/
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AccessAbility Travel
186 Alewife Brook Parkway
Cambridge, MA
1(800) 610-5640 (Voice)
1(800) 228-5378 (TTY)
JAP@FTP.com (E-mail)
Access America & Abroad
P.O. Box 8158
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
1(888) 30-ACCESS or (412) 344-6767 (Voice)
Accessible Journeys
35 West Sellers Ave.
Ridley Park, PA 19078
1(800) TINGLES (846-4537) (Voice)
www.disabilitytravel.com (Web site)
Tour operator throughout the world.
Access Tours, Inc.
P.O. Box 2985
Jackson, WY 83001
1(800) 929-4811 (Voice)
Dialysis at Sea
Largo, FL
www.dialysisatsea.com (Web site)
Directions Unlimited
720 N. Bedford
Hills, NY 10507
(914) 241-1700 (Voice)
Vacation planning.
The Enabled Traveler
P.O. Box 276244
Sacramento, CA 95827-6244
(916) 364-1365 (Voice)
enabledtravel@cwo.com or tufttours@cwo.com (E-mails)
Flying Wheels Travel
143 West Bridge
P.O. Box 382
Owatonna, MN 55060
1(800) 535-6790 (Voice)
Tour operator around the world.
Global Tours Unlimited
Laurel
(301) 497-9170 (Voice)
Specializing in finding traveling opportunities for people with disabilities.
Guided Tour
Philadelphia
1(800) 783-5841 (Voice)
www.guidedtour.com (Web site)
Tours for people with mental or physical disabilities.
Handitravel
27 Middaugh Rd.
Brooktondale, NY 14817
1(800) 484-7185 ext. 7982 or (607) 273-0177 (Voice)
Neverland Adventures
135 Garfield Pl., Suite 543
Cincinnati, OH 45202
1(800) 717-U-CAN (Voice)
New Directions
5276 Hollister Ave., # 207
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 967-2841 (Voice)
mogan@silcom.com (E-mail)
Offers world tours for persons with developmental disabilities.
Sprout
893 Amsterdam Ave.
New York, NY 10025
1(888) 222-9575 (Voice)
sprout@interport.net (E-mail)
Offers tour throughout the U.S. for developmentally disabled.
Sue's Safaris
Los Angeles, CA
1(800) 541-2011 (Voice)
African wildlife - viewing safaris for people in wheelchairs.
Travel Turtle Tours, Inc.
240 Main St.
Danbury, CT 068101
1(800) 453-9195 (Voice/TTY)
(203) 830-4049 (FAX)
tourturtle@aol.com (E-mail)
Tour packages throughout the world.
WheelsUp! Travel
P.O. Box 509
Fanwood, NJ 07023
1(888) 38-WHEELS (Voice)
maryann@wheelsup.com (E-mail)
www.wheelsup.com (Web site)
Travel agent specializing in disability, produces monthly newsletter.
Wilderness Inquiry
Minneapolis, MN
1(800) 728-0719 (Voice)
www.wildernessinquiry.org (Web site)
Adventure vacations for disabled travelers.
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Access for Disabled Americans
P.O. Box 384
Orinda, CA 94563
(510) 253-3524 (Voice)
Publication, $20 donation, quarterly.
Access Information, Inc.
www.DisabilityGuide.org
Featuring the accessible dining and nightlife guide for the Great Washington, D.C. Area; Detailed accessibility information for all area attractions; New museums, memorials, restaurants & attractions and more!
ACCESS To Travel Magazine
SATH
P.O. Box 352, Hawley La.
New Baltimore, NY 12124
(518) 439-4146 (Voice)
Access-Able Travel Source
P.O. Box 1796
Wheat Ridge, CO 80034
(303) 232-2979 (Voice)
(303) 239-8486 (FAX)
www.access-able.com (Web site)
carol@access-able.com (E-mail)
Bike the Sites
1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.
Washington, DC 20004
1(888) 441-7575 (Voice)
info@scootaround.com (E-mail)
Emerging Horizons
(209) 599-9409
www.candy-charles.com (Web site)
Quarterly newsletter
Great American Vacations for Travelers with Disabilities
Fodor's
Customer Service
1(800) 733-3000 (Voice)
(212) 940-7352 (FAX)
National guide may also be available through your library or at local bookstores. Cost is $19.50 plus $4 postage and handling.
Ideas for Easy Traveling
Accent on Living
P.O. Box 700
Bloomington, IL 61702
1(800) 787-8444 or (309) 378-2961 (Voice)
(309) 378-4420 (FAX)
Cost is $3.25, plus $1.25 postage and handling
MedEscort International
Lehigh Valley Intl. Airport
P.O. Box 8766
Allentown, PA 18105
(800) 255-7182 (Voice)
Provides aeromedical services.
Mobility International USA
Eugene, OR
(541) 343-1284
www.miusa.org (Web site)
Coordinates international exchanges for people with disabilities
New Horizons - Handbook for Information for the Air Traveler with A Disability
US Dept. of Transportation, Office of Consumer Affairs
400 7th St., SW
Washington, D.C. 20590
Ports of Call
522 E. Broadway
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-3282 (Voice)
Publication available for a $5 donation.
Roll-In Shower List
Howard R. Willner
1621 Galleon Ct.
Marco Island, FL 34145
A guide that lists hotels with roll-in/walk-in showers across the country. Cost is $19.95 plus $2.50 shipping and handling.
Open World for Accessible Travel
Society for Advancement of Travel for the Handicapped
347 Fifth Ave., Suite 610
New York, NY 10016
(212) 447-7284 (Voice)
(212) 725-8523 (FAX)
Organization provides information and quarterly newsletter free to members.
Scooter Rentals
E-CAR CORPORATION
8673 Grovemont Circle
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
1(800) 890-4251 (Voice)
ecar@poltron.com (E-mail)
Travelin' Talk
Rick Crowder
P.O. Box 3534
Clarksville, TN 37043
(615) 552-6670 (Voice)
(615) 552-1182 (FAX)
trvlntlk@aol.com (E-mail)
Newsletter on various travel issues and destinations.
Traveling Nurses Network
Vancouver, Washington
(360) 694-2462 (Voice)
Provides referrals to nurses and other health professionals who can serve as travel companions for people with disabilities.
The Very Special Traveler
P.O. Box 756
New Windsor, MD 21776
(410) 635-2881 (Voice)
Annual newsletter subscription $25. Sample copy available by request.
The Virginia Travel Guide for the Disabled
The Opening Door, Inc.
Route 2 Box 1805
Woodford, VA 22580
1(800) 742-3935 (Voice)
Free state travel guide for persons with disabilities.
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