Here are some tips from Broderick and her traveling companion:
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- Planning a trip: Italian travel agency Regency San Marino specializes in accessible travel and arranges tours for individuals, small groups and families through the Internet and email. Its website also lists hotels and other services that are rated accessible. http://www.accessibleitaly.com/ (photo above from their site)
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- Canal Bridges: Venice provides keys for mechanical lifts that are installed on some bridges. (Regency San Marino can arrange to provide keys.)
- Transport: The water buses or vaporettos provide room for one or two wheelchairs on each boat. Wheelchair users and one companion are admitted free.
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