Houston, Texas, USA

HOUSTON : Overview

OVERVIEW

Houston offers a variety of wheelchair accessible activities for visitors who are physically challenged and for senior travelers – everything from accessible outdoor parks for the nature and wildlife enthusiast, to rodeos, and performing arts, just to name a few. Accessibility in Houston is relatively good and a great place for a disabled holiday.

LANGUAGE

The national language of the United States is English.

CURRENCY

The official currency of the United States is the US dollar.

QUICKLINKS

LOGISTICS: Air – Water – Ground
ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotels – Resorts
ENTERTAINMENT: Tours – Activities – Restaurants & Nightlife
EMERGENCY SERVICES: Hospitals – Medical Equipment
ABILITYTIPS: Precautions

HOUSTON : Logistics

AIR TRANSPORTATION/AIRPORT

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): The airport is equipped with a jet bridge for convenient access.The airport offers accommodations for people with disabilities including, loaner wheelchairs, assistance, accessible bathrooms, elevators, and parking areas. Please contact the Airport Administrative Offices at 281-230-3100 for more information regarding information about accessibility.

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GROUND TRANSPORTATION

TAXI

United Cab: When calling United Cab, place your wheelchair accessible cab reservation by giving specific details about which type of vehicle you will require for transportation (e.g. vehicle with ramp or lift).

Yellow Cab Houston: When in need of a wheelchair accessible cab, it’s recommended to place your order ahead of time, well in advance if possible. In Houston, wheelchair accessible cabs are limited in availability. When calling and making a reservation for an accessible cab, you should specify to the operator that you will need a taxi with a lift or ramp to access the vehicle.

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SHUTTLE

Super Shuttle: The Houston Super Shuttle has wheelchair accessible vehicles upon request. The accessible shuttle holds one wheelchair and seven ambulatory passengers.

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RENTAL CAR (Wheelchair Van)

AMS Vans Houston: AMS Vans is now renting wheelchair accessible vans. They offer weekly, daily, or monthly rental plans to serve their customers needs.

Wheelchair Getaways: Wheelchair Getaways offers wheelchair accessible van rentals. Upon request, they can provide van drop off and pick up for customer’s convenience. They serve the Houston area and areas within 150 mile parameter.

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BUS

METRO: All Metro buses are wheelchair accessible, equipped with either ramps or lift systems. For each bus, priority seating is marked for people with a disability and for seniors.

For people with seeing or hearing impairments, the Metro provides announcements at major stops and transfer points in both audible and visual form.

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Train (Light Rail)

Metro Rail: The Metro Rail is wheelchair accessible. To access the train, the stations provide level boarding for convenience. The rail also provides audible announcements in English and Spanish before the train arrives and when the train is parked at the station. Seating on the train is clearly marked and designated for people with disabilities. At the station, the Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) offer instructions in Braille, which is located on the front of the machine, and also offers users to access instructions by audio.

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HOUSTON : Accommodations

HOTELS

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LUXURY RESORTS

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HOUSTON : Entertainment

SIGHTSEEING TOURS

Minute Maid Park Tour: The Minute Maid Park is home of the Houston Astros. This tour offers you a chance to explore many areas inside the park, which as a fan at a game, you might not experience. The tour lasts approximately one hour. Patrons should be able to climb various forms of landscapes (stairs, etc.) However, the tour is said to be wheelchair and stroller accessible.

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ACTIVITIES

Wortham Center: The Wortham Center is home to the Houston Ballet and the Houston Grand Opera. The Wortham Center consists of two theaters, the Alice and George Brown Theater and the Roy and Lillie Cullen Theater.

Texas Parks and Wildlife: This website offers a list of accessible parks and sites to experience nature and wildlife.

Reliant Park: Many sporting events and other popular attractions are hosted at the Reliant Stadium. The park is wheelchair accessible and there is also wheelchair accessible seating. When purchasing tickets, be sure to tell the individual at the ticket counter if you will require wheelchair accessible seating.

Houston Rodeo: The Houston Rodeo is one of the most popular attractions in Houston, and takes place during the month of March. There is plenty of accessibility at the Reliant Stadium, and many attractions to visit that pertain to the Texas culture. Each rodeo is also followed by various popular artists that perform in concert. Cassie 8/29/09

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RESTAURANTS/NIGHTLIFE

Many of the popular restaurants in Houston have ramps for wheelchair accessibility. Cassie 8/29/09

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HOUSTON : Emergency Services

MEDICAL SERVICES/HOSPITAL

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EQUIPMENT RENTALS

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HOUSTON : AbilityTips

PRECAUTIONS

Summers in Houston can get very hot reaching triple digits, and can also be humid making the heat index higher than actual temperatures. The most comfortable time to visit would be fall through early June. Hurricane season is mid August through mid October. Cassie 8/29/09 Â

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