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Top 10Special Needs Tips

1Disabled Parking

Reserved parking spaces are marked by a blue and white wheelchair logo on the pavement and by a sign. A special disabled placard must be displayed in the car at all times.

2Hotels and Restaurants

Major hotels will have accessible accommodation. Always call in advance to reserve an ADA-compliant room, and discuss specific needs. When making restaurant reservations, specify that you require access, and clarify the accessibility available.

3River Walk

The River Walk is wheelchair accessible, with a limited number of elevators, ramps, and restrooms. These are indicated in San Antonio’s Accessible River Walk which is available on the Disability Access Office website. The free Rio magazine also has a map that indicates the level of ADA compliance for restaurants, attractions, and services that are on and near the River Walk.

4Morgan’s Wonderland

This ultra-accessible San Antonio family fun park is specifically designed for children and adults with special needs, and their friends and families. The 25-acre park fosters inclusive play in a fun and safe environment. Reservations required.

5River Cruise and Taxi

All the River Cruise and River Taxi barges are equipped to carry passengers in wheelchairs and have the required ramps.

6Bus Service

Most VIA buses are equipped with accessibility features and extra aid, including lift or ramp activation, as well as securing wheelchairs, is provided. Check the Disability Access Office website for wheelchair size and weight limits. Some downtown streetcars are wheelchair accessible.

7Taxis and Airport Shuttle

Yellow Checker Cab offers a wheelchair accessible taxi service when requested by phone. Prior arrangements can also be made with GO Airport Shuttle for ADA compliant airport shuttle vehicles.

8San Antonio Disability Access Office

San Antonio strives to provide excellent accessibility and much progress has been made throughout the city to comply with the intent of the law.

9Travel Agencies

Numerous travel agencies offer suitable packages and itineraries. The Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality has a list of agencies that support a broad range of special needs. Flying Wheels Travel specializes in world-wide travel for people with disabilities.

10Travelers Assistance

The Access-Able Travel Source and the Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality offer travel advice to those with disabilities, from how to rent specially adapted cars to qualifying for parking permits.

Directory

Disability Access Office

Morgan’s Wonderland

Travel Agencies

Travelers Assistance

  • Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality
  • 212 447 7284
  • www.sath.org