By Scott Rains
Articles and web entities authored or managed by Scott Rains
The Rolling Rains Report on Travel, Disability, and Universal Design
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From
2003
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universal design
travel
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A dialy blog on the application of Universal Design to the travel and hospitality industry (Inclusive Travel & Inclusive Destination Development)as well as profiles of resources and travelogues.
Travel -- [with]TV
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From
2007
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travel
A regular column on Inclusive Travel at the [with]TV blog
Travel With a Disability - RollingRains Photo Sharing
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I am gatekeeper for this Flickr photsharing site on Inclusive Travel
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universaldesign
universal design
travel
travelogue
This group gives travelers with disabilities, their travel companions, friends, and allies of the disability community a place to post on travel. Sometimes we see (or use other senses) differently; sometimes not.
Inclusive Travel - The RollingRains Squidoo Lens
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From
2006
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universaldesign
travel
universal design
travel books
Universal Design applied by the travel and hospitality industry is the foundation of inclusive travel. The destination may be a quiet beach or an adrenaline boosted white water trip.
This site gathers resources ...
Review of Disability Studies: Travel & Disabilty Forum
tourism and pople with disabilities |
Guest Editor
From
2006
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rds
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review of disability studies
universal design
inclusive travel
accessible travel
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The .pdf version of the Review of Disabiity Studies Vol. 2 Issue 2 2006
Travel & Disability Section @ Suite 101
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From
2003
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universaldesign
universal design
travel
accessibility
rollingrains
A series of 30+ articles on Inclusive Travel at Suite101.com
Scott Rains' Journal @ NewsCloud
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From
2004
Selected stories of interest on the topic of Universal Design, Inclusive Destinaton development, and Inclusive Travel
The Rule of St. Benedict: Primary & Secondary Sources
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From
2002
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religious studies
benedictine
monasticism
benedictine studies
A digital study environment for students of the monastic Rule of St. Benedict
Traveling With a Disability
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From
2004
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universaldesign
travel
accessibility
universal design
rollingrains
The January 2004 Article of the Month selection at e-bility.com
About Scott Rains
Biographies, Interviews, CVs
Human-Centered Maritime Design
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- by: Alan Sorum
From
2008
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Waypoint-Backtrom
Rains explores the concept of seaworthiness as a way to gauges a watercraft's ability to handle the marine environment and its capacity for all people to utilize them for their own personal needs. Scott Rains see...
Scott Rains Bio @ Ticket to Travel
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From
2003
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travel
universaldesign
universal design
rollingrains
Scott Rains provides specialty services on vacation travel and disability to the San Jose, California travel agency A Ticket to Travel
Scott Rains Bio @ SeniorNet
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2005
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rollingrains
Scott Rains, D. Min. is the Director of Programs & Services at SeniorNet.org an international non profit network of seniors teaching seniors about technology.
Scott Rains' Bio @ the Zero Divide Fellowship
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From
2004
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digitaldivide
digital divide
rollingrains
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The Zero Divide Fellowship is a project of the Community Technology Foundation of California.
Interview With Scott Rains
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- by: Hyun-choong Paeck
From
2007
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scott rains
disability
travel
korean
An interview in Korean by Hyun-choong Paeck of The Busan ilbo(Daily News)
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The Rolling Rains Report in the Geotourism Challenge
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From
2008
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universal design
The goal of the Geotourism Challenge is to identify and showcase innovators-individuals and organizations- that support the approach known as geotourism: tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical charact...
Inclusive tourism: A new strategic alliance for the disability rights movement
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From
2007
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travel
universaldesign
universal design
rollingrains
Text of the ICAT 2007 Keynote Address at UNESCAP in Bangkok, Thailand
Conference Report: Second International Forum on Accessible Tourism (ICAT 2007, Thailand)
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From
2007
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travel
tourism
unversaldesign
A short summary of ICAT 2007 at UNESCAP in Bangkok
Wheeling Through the Monterey Bay Aquarium
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From
2004
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tourism
travel
wheelcahir
caddeirante
turismo
para
todos
The perfect "10-out-of-10" wheelchair accessible building may not exist. But after visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey California, I know where I'd send someone who asked me how to build - and staff - ...
Waking Up to a Changed Travel Market
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From
2004
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travel
inclusive travel
disability
Notes to the Travel & Hospitality Industry on reaching the traveling public with appropriate products.
Inclusive Tourism: Some Definitions
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From
2005
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travel
disability
inclusive travel
The defitintion of Inclusive Tourism.
The Six Knows of Preparing to Travel
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From
2003
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inclusive travel
travel
disability
Tip on travel preparation for people with disabiities.
Architectural Literacy
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From
2005
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disability
travel
universal design
Good design involves developing the sort of "architectural literacy" that was the genius of the founders of Universal Design--a concept they developed long before the more familiar Americans with Disabilities Act...
Find Information on Travel and Disability at Suite101.com
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From
2004
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travel
disability
universal design
How to find information on travel and disability at Suite101.com
All I Want for Christmas is a Vexel Quovis...
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travel
disability
inclusive travel
A review of the Vexel Quovis auto mobile.
Manifest Accessibility
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From
2005
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travel
disability
inclusive travel
Spector et. al vs. Norwegian Cruise Line Ltd and the rights of travelers with disabilities
Accessing Downunder
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From
2004
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travel
disability
inclusive travel
universal design
A 2004 travelogue to Tutukaka and beyond.
Holiday Giving With a Travel Theme
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From
2004
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travel
disability
inclusive travel
Gift ideas for travelers with disabilities.
Altitude with a “Can Do” Attitude
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From
2004
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travel
disability
inclusive travel
A history f Day in the Sky.
Multi-Sensory Travel Specialists – Outta Sight Travel
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From
2005
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travel
disability
universal design
inclusive travel
Outta Sight Travel specializes in blind travelers.
Accessible Cruises, Fair Housing, and the Americans With Disabilities Act
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From
2005
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travel
disability rights
inclusive travel
disability
On Monday June 6, 2005 the US Supreme Court determined that the Americans with Disability Act protects passengers with disabilities even on ships flagged to foreign ports when they operate in the US. The case is ...
Resources on Destination Accessibility – A to E
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From
2005
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travel
disability
inclusive travel
This is the third in a series that will review the Rolling Rains Travel & Disability Links collection at Suite 101. This piece examines the first half of the "Resources on Destination Accessibility" category of l...
Resources on Destination Accessibility - E to Z
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From
2005
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travel
disability
inclusive travel
his is the fourth in a series that will review the Rolling Rains Travel & Disability Links collection at Suite 101. This piece examines the second half of the "Resources on Destination Accessibility" category of ...
The First International Conference on Accessible Tourism - Taipei, Taiwan
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From
2005
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travel
disabiity
inclusive travel
An article announcing the May 4 - 8, 2005 The First International Conference on Accessible Tourism in Taipei, Taiwan. The conference simultaneously launched the Asia Pacific Accessible Travel League (APTL).
The Rights of Travelers with Disabilities
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From
2005
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travel
disability
disability rights
A review of the list of resources on travelers rights collected at Suite101.com.
Trekking Through the 2004 Adventures in Travel Expo
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From
2004
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travel
disability
inclusive travel
A review of the 2004 Travel Expo
Theme Parks, Imaginary Worlds, and Real Access
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From
2004
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travel
universal design
disability
An essay on disability and theme parks.
Responsible Destination Development: Multi: Design for People and Estate Concordia
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From
2005
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travel
disability
architecture
inclusive travel
universal design
Kat Darula and Roseanne Ramos created Multi: Design for People to move design thinking in new directions. They have been successful doing that both as principals of Multi: Design for People and as faculty at the ...
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai: A Fair Sheikh for Travelers with Disabilities
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From
2005
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Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed is taking Dubai in a direction that has promoters of Inclusive Tourism encouraged.
Tips for the Season in Between
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From
2005
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travel
disability
universal design
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travelogue
A review of onipne travel resources for people with disabilities
Bo Beolens' Style Accessible Birding
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From
2005
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Birding with Bo Beolens.
Accidental Tourism: Life Beyond Business Travel
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From
2005
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travel
disability
inclusive travel
Combining business and pleasure travel.
Summer Travel Agenda 2005: Include America
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From
2005
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travel
disability
inclusive travel
The Tourism Industry of America (TIA) has declared May 7-15, 2005 as "See America/National Tourism Week."
Advice for Travel with a Canine Companion – Outta Sight Travel
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From
2005
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travel
disability
blind
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Outta Sight Travel is unique as the only travel agency whose owner is blind and specializes is serving blind travelers.
Taipei Plan of Action for Accessible Tourism
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From
2005
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disability
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A report on the The First International Conference on Accessible Tourism in Taipei, Taiwan.
Hotel Dunas Canteras: Inclusive Destination Development Nests in the Canary Islands
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From
2005
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travel
disability
inclusive travel
Gran Canaria Island
A review of the Hotel Dunas Canteras in Las Palmas on Gran Canaria Island.
Brazil for Beginners
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From
2005
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travel
disability
inclusive travel
An introduction to travel in Brazil.
Sites by Travelers with Disabilities: Links at Suite101.com
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From
2005
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travel
disability
inclusive travel
This is the first in a series that will review the Rolling Rains Travel & Disability Links collection at Suite 101. This piece examines the category "Web Sites by Travelers with Disabilities."
The Vexel Quovis Has Landed
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From
2005
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travel
universal design
Second review of a vehicle custom made to be driven from a wheelchair
New Television Show on Travel and Disability Planned
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From
2005
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travel
disability
withtv
Disability Broadcasting Company Launches on Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 2005 in Los Angeles, CA
A New Tool for Travel Professionals: The 2005 Open Doors Organization Market Study of US Travelers With Disabilities
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From
2005
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travel
universal design
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Mr. Eric Lipp of the Open Doors Organization for stimulating the current interest improving service to travelers worldwide. The Open Doors Organization has released a new study.
Beans Around the World
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travel
travelogue
disability
Chronicles of a globetrotting can of legumes.
Profiles of Adventure Travelers: Innovation on the Edge
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From
2005
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travel
disability
adventure travel
Adventure travel and adventurers with disabilities
It's Toys for Travelers Time Again!
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From
2005
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travel
disability
inclusive travel
A review of gear and gadgets that of interest to travelers wit disabilities.
Universal Access in Travel Symposium: An Interview with Tom Zoeller
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From
2005
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travel
disability
inclusive travel
An interview with one of the organizers of the "Universal Access in Travel: Symposium and Exposition",
Of Wheelchairs and Whale Watching on Monterey Bay
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From
2004
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travel
universaldesign
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accessibility
An article on inclusive Travel selected by e-bility.com
Links of Interest
Sites by others
Rolling fStop Blog
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- by: Loren Worthington
From
2007
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disability
A blog for photograpers with disabilities by Loren Worthhington
