Accessibility guides
Every place's own accessibility guide, in one list.
Before I plan a trip, I read the venue's own accessibility page. Here they are for the places my clients go most, from Waynesville to Orlando, plus the cruise lines, resorts and airports I book. Each link goes to the official page.
Links checked October 2026. Policies change, so confirm before you go, or ask me to check for you (opens in a new tab).
Close to home
Under 90 minutes from Waynesville
Waynesville and Dayton
- Ohio Renaissance Festival (opens in a new tab)A walk-through guide: parking, gravel paths and the route around the steepest hills, restrooms, loud show times, service animals.
- Caesar Creek State Park (opens in a new tab)Ohio DNR park page. Accessibility details are thin, so call the park office about the adaptive trail wheelchair.
- National Museum of the U.S. Air Force (opens in a new tab)Visitor information page. The museum has no separate accessibility page.
- Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (opens in a new tab)Site-by-site access for the Wright brothers sites: parking, elevators, restrooms, captioned films.
- Boonshoft Museum of Discovery (opens in a new tab)Wheelchair loans, sensory bags, Sensory Sundays, a quiet room and a universal changing station.
- Carillon Historical Park (opens in a new tab)Wheelchair loans, parking, the accessible carousel and railroad, and which historic buildings have limits.
Cincinnati, Mason and Northern Kentucky
- Kings Island (opens in a new tab)Links the park's Guest Accessibility Guide, with ride access, rentals and the IBCCES Accessibility Card program.
- Great Wolf Lodge Mason (opens in a new tab)Accessible rooms, pool lifts, zero-depth entries, waterproof wheelchairs and a sensory guide.
- Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (opens in a new tab)Zoo Access for All: wheelchair and scooter rental, sensory bags, calming rooms, adult changing tables, sensory map.
- Cincinnati Museum Center (opens in a new tab)Wheelchair and scooter rental, quiet zones, sensory maps, ASL tours and assistive listening.
- Cincinnati Art Museum (opens in a new tab)Wheelchair loans, a sensory cart, large-print and braille guides, ASL on request.
- Newport Aquarium (opens in a new tab)The aquarium's accessibility page, including wheelchair loans and sensory bags.
- Creation Museum (opens in a new tab)Wheelchair and scooter rental, sensory kits, a photo social story and ASL dates.
- Ark Encounter (opens in a new tab)Ramps and elevators, wheelchair and scooter rental, an accessibility map, sensory kits, ASL and captioning.
Columbus
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (opens in a new tab)Wheelchair and scooter rental, KultureCity sensory bags, Quiet Hours and an adult changing station.
- Zoombezi Bay (opens in a new tab)Accessible routes, a rides and attractions guide, water wheelchairs and sensory bags.
- COSI (opens in a new tab)Free sensory bags, wheelchair and scooter rental, a calming room and a sensory map.
- Franklin Park Conservatory (opens in a new tab)Ramps, elevators, paved paths, free wheelchairs and an accessibility PDF.
- National Veterans Memorial and Museum (opens in a new tab)The museum's accessibility page, including sensory supports and wheelchairs.
Two to three hours
Weekend drives
Sandusky
- Kalahari Resorts Sandusky (opens in a new tab)The resort's sensory-friendly page: calming room and free sensory kits at the front desk.
- Cedar Point (opens in a new tab)Links the park's Guest Accessibility Guide, with ride access, rentals, a quiet room and the IBCCES Accessibility Card.
Hocking Hills and southeast Ohio
- Hocking Hills State Park (opens in a new tab)Ohio DNR park page. Its trail list marks Ash Cave Gorge as wheelchair accessible.
- The Wilds (opens in a new tab)Wheelchair-accessible safari vehicles on request, a caregiver ticket, a sensory guide and accessible lodging.
Lexington and Louisville
- Kentucky Horse Park (opens in a new tab)Free wheelchairs, an accessible horse-drawn trolley, museum elevators and the Sunflower program.
- Kentucky Derby Museum (opens in a new tab)Free wheelchairs, accessible track tours, induction loop, captioning, ASL on request and a quiet space.
- Louisville Zoo (opens in a new tab)KultureCity sensory page: free sensory bags, quiet areas and a social story.
- Kentucky Kingdom (opens in a new tab)The park's accessibility page and rider requirements guide.
Indianapolis
- The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (opens in a new tab)Free wheelchairs, an adult changing table, ASL and assistive listening, sensory maps and social narratives.
- Indianapolis Zoo (opens in a new tab)Sensory-friendly days, a calming room, an accessibility map and advance accommodation requests.
Longer drives
Four hours and up
Santa Claus, Indiana
- Holiday World & Splashin' Safari (opens in a new tab)Accessibility page and 2026 guide made with Easterseals: sensory ratings for every ride, the Ride Boarding Pass, a Calming Room and family restrooms.
Cleveland
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (opens in a new tab)Mobility aids, ASL interpreters, human guides and sensory supports.
- Cleveland Museum of Art (opens in a new tab)Step-free entrance, accessible parking, free wheelchairs and screen-reader support.
- Great Lakes Science Center (opens in a new tab)Wheelchair-accessible building and dome theater, a sensory space and sensory-friendly Sundays.
- Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (opens in a new tab)Mobility rentals, a sensory room, quiet zones and caregiver admission.
Chicago
- Navy Pier (opens in a new tab)Wheelchair loans, an accessible Ferris wheel, elevators and level-by-level maps.
- Shedd Aquarium (opens in a new tab)The aquarium's accessibility page: exhibits, seating, parking and sensory supports.
- Field Museum (opens in a new tab)Wheelchairs, sensory bags, low-sensory spaces and an audio and tactile guide.
- Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (opens in a new tab)Building access, sensory notes by exhibit and low-sensory mornings.
- CTA (Chicago trains and buses) (opens in a new tab)Which stations are accessible, elevator alerts and paratransit.
Norris Lake
- Norris Dam State Park (opens in a new tab)An accessible paddling launch, adult changing table, accessible shelters and lodging notes.
- Accessible fishing dock, Campbell County (opens in a new tab)TWRA's announcement of the ADA-accessible dock at the Davis Cemetery Access Area.
Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
- Dollywood (opens in a new tab)Mobility policy, wheelchair and scooter rental, the Ride Accessibility Center and a downloadable guide.
- Dollywood's Splash Country (opens in a new tab)Water park access, water wheelchairs and a downloadable guide.
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park (opens in a new tab)Accessible drives and facilities, the accessible trail, campsites and off-road wheelchairs.
- Pigeon Forge accessibility hub (opens in a new tab)The visitor bureau's guide to mobility, hearing, vision and cognitive access around town.
- Gatlinburg trolley (opens in a new tab)Lift-equipped trolleys and paratransit. Gatlinburg has no general accessibility page.
- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (opens in a new tab)Sensory-friendly nights and mornings, plus sensory bags and headphones.
- Anakeesta (opens in a new tab)FAQ on which areas are wheelchair accessible and which aren't, and gondola size.
Myrtle Beach
- North Myrtle Beach beach wheelchairs (opens in a new tab)Free beach wheelchairs to borrow from the city.
- City of Myrtle Beach accessibility (opens in a new tab)Which beach accesses are fully accessible, parking for disability plates, and beach wheelchair rental vendors.
- Visit Myrtle Beach accessible travel (opens in a new tab)The visitor bureau's guide to accessible lodging, attractions, beach access and sensory-friendly planning.
- Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach (opens in a new tab)Sensory-friendly hours with adjusted lighting, no music and a quiet room.
- Broadway at the Beach (opens in a new tab)Guest services, including the on-site wheelchair and scooter rental.
- Brookgreen Gardens (opens in a new tab)Visitor information, including mobility devices in the gardens.
Orlando
- Walt Disney World: guests with disabilities (opens in a new tab)Parking, wheelchair and scooter rental, attraction access, hotel accessibility and ASL schedules.
- Walt Disney World: Disability Access Service (opens in a new tab)Who qualifies for DAS and how to register by video chat before your trip.
- Universal Orlando accessibility (opens in a new tab)The Attractions Assistance Pass, rentals, quiet rooms and the rider accessibility guides.
- SeaWorld Orlando (opens in a new tab)The Ride Accessibility Program, rentals, ASL and sensory resources.
- LEGOLAND Florida (opens in a new tab)The HERO Access Pass, sensory rooms and guides, and Certified Autism Center status.
- Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (opens in a new tab)Equipment rental, autism resources and accessible tour buses.
Cruise ports you can drive to
No flight needed
- Baltimore: Cruise Maryland Terminal (opens in a new tab)The terminal's accessibility page, with each cruise line's access contact.
- New York: Brooklyn and Manhattan terminals (opens in a new tab)Accessible parking at both terminals. Request wheelchair help through your cruise line.
- Norfolk: Half Moone Cruise Center (opens in a new tab)Accessible parking and drop-off, a lift-equipped shuttle, and wheelchair and scooter guidance.
Cruise lines
Each line's own accessibility page. Most want your requests 30 to 60 days before sailing.
- Carnival (opens in a new tab)Accessible cabins, mobility devices, transfers, hearing and vision aids, service dogs and sensory support.
- Royal Caribbean (opens in a new tab)Accessible cruising overview. Request form (opens in a new tab)
- Celebrity Cruises (opens in a new tab)Accessible transfers, boarding help, onboard assistance and tender ports. Autism-friendly cruising (opens in a new tab)
- Princess (opens in a new tab)Check-in help, mobility devices, service animals, medical needs and accessible cabins.
- Holland America (opens in a new tab)Accessible cabin types and route maps, mobility, hearing, vision and medical services.
- Norwegian (opens in a new tab)The Access Desk and onboard Access Officers, mobility, tenders, and deaf and blind services.
- MSC Cruises (opens in a new tab)Accessibility and medical requests and accessible cabins.
- Viking (opens in a new tab)FAQ with a Health and Accessibility section. River ships have more limits than ocean ships, so ask me before you book.
- Virgin Voyages (opens in a new tab)Pre-voyage planning, accessible cabins and onboard help.
- Disney Cruise Line (opens in a new tab)Mobility, hearing, vision and autism services. Full guide (PDF, January 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- Azamara (opens in a new tab)Accessible cabins, embarkation, mobility devices and accessible excursions.
Resorts and theme parks
- Sandals Resorts accessibility guide (opens in a new tab)Accessible room features and notes for every Sandals resort. The resort finder on my home page is built from it.
- Beaches Resorts (opens in a new tab)Accessible rooms by resort and autism-friendly services.
- Hilton hotels (opens in a new tab)The accessible features Hilton hotels may offer. They vary by hotel, so check each hotel's accessible room options on hilton.com and ask for measurements.
- Universal Studios Hollywood (opens in a new tab)Attraction access, mobility, hearing, vision and cognitive disabilities.
- Disneyland: Disability Access Service (opens in a new tab)How DAS works at the Disneyland Resort.
- IBCCES Accessibility Card (opens in a new tab)A free card used at Kings Island, Cedar Point, Universal and other parks to set up accommodations once.
Airports
Home airports and common destinations
- Dayton (DAY) (opens in a new tab)Terminal services. Dayton has no separate accessibility page.
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG) (opens in a new tab)Wheelchair help, a sensory room, the Sunflower program and adult changing stations.
- Columbus (CMH) (opens in a new tab)Wheelchairs, accessible parking and lift-equipped shuttles, and the Sunflower program.
- Indianapolis (IND) (opens in a new tab)Sensory rooms, adult changing tables and wheelchair service.
- Orlando International (MCO) (opens in a new tab)Sunflower lanyards, a sensory room and adult changing tables.
- Orlando Sanford (SFB) (opens in a new tab)Wheelchair help and the Sunflower program.
- Myrtle Beach (MYR) (opens in a new tab)Wheelchair service, a quiet room and service animal relief areas.
Flying and national programs
- TSA Cares (opens in a new tab)TSA's help line for travelers with disabilities and medical conditions.
- TSA Passenger Support Specialists (opens in a new tab)How to request a specialist to help you through security.
- Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights (opens in a new tab)The U.S. DOT's plain-language summary of your rights when you fly.
- Airline wheelchair and guided assistance (opens in a new tab)The U.S. DOT's guidance on wheelchair help at airports.
- National Park Service Access Pass (opens in a new tab)A free lifetime pass to national parks for U.S. citizens and residents with a permanent disability.
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