Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Mobility International USA
Advises disabled travelers on mobility issues and runs an educational exchange pro-
gram.
TOURIST INFORMATION
Travelin' Talk Network
Run by the same people as Access-Able Travel Source; a global network of service pro-
viders.
TOURIST INFORMATION
Volunteering
Volunteering can be a great way to break up a long trip, and it provides memorable oppor-
tunities to interact with locals and the land in ways you never would when just passing
through.
ates volunteer centers across the state. Though it's aimed at Floridians, casual visitors can
find situations that match their time and interests.
Florida's state parks would not function without volunteers. Each park coordinates its own
volunteers, and most also have the support of an all-volunteer 'friends' organization (offi-
cially called Citizen Support Organizations). Links and contact information are on the web-
site of
Florida State Parks
(
www.floridastateparks.org/getinvolved/volunteer.cfm
)
Finally,
Habitat for Humanity
( 305-634-3628;
www.miamihabitat.org
;
3800 NW 22nd Ave,
Miami)
does a ton of work in Florida, building homes and helping the homeless.
Women Travelers
Women traveling by themselves or in a group should encounter no particular problems
unique to Florida. Indeed, there are a number of excellent resources to help traveling wo-
men.
changing travel tips, with links to resources.
These two national advocacy groups might also be helpful:
National Organization for Women
(NOW;
202-628-8669;
www.now.org
)
Planned Parenthood
(
800-230-7526;
www.plannedparenthood.org
)
