Travel Agent Newsletter – September 2011

New York is a one-of-a-kind destination. Whether you lived there your whole life or visited many times, there is always something new to see and do. Some people with special needs may think they shouldn’t visit New York because it’s large, congested and inaccessible, but the fact is that most of the tourist destinations are accessible. Transportation around the city can be a little challenging as not all the subway stops are accessible and only a small percentage of taxis are wheelchair accessible. However, New York is a very walk-able (or wheel-able) city and definitely not to be missed.

Museums

New York is home to many of the world’s best museums. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is New York’s most popular single-site tourist attraction. The museum has more than 1.5 million square feet of exhibit space and includes paintings from artists like Monet, Degas, Van Gough and many others; Greek, Roman and Egyptian galleries; Medieval collections; photography and more. The museum is wheelchair accessible through an alternate entrance and all of the museum’s public galleries are accessible to wheelchair users. For individuals with hearing impairments and visual impairments, assistive listening devices and audio guides are available. Special programs are also available upon request for individuals with visual and hearing impairments. Read More.    

Interesting Fact: Dutch explorer Peter Minuit purchased the island of Manhattan from the Native Americans for goods worth about $24. Some 370 years later, the average sale price of an apartment in Manhattan during the first quarter of 2011 was a whopping $1.4 million.