Resource for NYC Travelers for Disabilities

This site is a wonderful resource for travelers with disabilities who are looking for NYC information. It is a place where businesses may post their information about accessible facilities.

Among the places with good accessibility are:

The Russian Tea Room

Hard Rock Cafe New York

Various NYC Parks

The Hilton Times Square

Something to think about, though - "Accessible" is a fairly weak word. To some establishments, it may mean just a bar in the bathroom, and maybe an elevator. But think of a person who must use a wheelchair - they are cumbersome, large, and require space to move about. Showers may need to be larger to accomodate a shower chair, as shown below.

Image from Ebay

Now let's think about your typical NYC hotel room. 

Is BIG AND SPACIOUS the first thing that comes to mind???

Then let's think about prices. Are NYC hotels going to be perfectly content with giving away their most spacious rooms for the same price as regular rooms, and reserve them for clients who have disabilities?

Doesn't sound like many hotels would make that a priority.