Travel Guide to California

RESOURCES FOR THE DISABLED

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CAR RENTAL: Avis Rent a Car has an “Avis Access” program that offers a dedicated 24-hour toll-free number (888-879-4273) for customers with special travel needs; special car features such as swivel seats, spinner knobs and hand controls; and accessible bus service.

HEARING IMPAIRED ASSISTANCE: Tdd-to-voice or voice-to-tdd relays.

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LOS ANGELES HANDICAPPE­D TOURIST ACCESSIBIL­ITY GUIDE: Available online at latourist.com. Includes accessible tourist attraction­s, hiking trails, outdoor activities, transporta­tion and more.

NATIONAL PARKS: Free access to national parks is available to U.S. citizens and residents who have a permanent disability. The Golden Access Passport is available at any National Park Service Headquarte­rs.

STATE PARKS: The California Department of Parks and Recreation offers a Disabled Discount Pass which provides a 50 percent discount for use of all basic facilities (including day use parking, camping and boat/day use parking fees) at any unit of the California State Park System operated by the State Department of Parks and Recreation. Cost is $3.50 and is available online (www.parks.ca.gov) or by calling 800-777-0369.

TRAIN TRAVEL: All rail services in California are wheelchair accessible. In addition, Amtrak offers a 15% discount to travelers with disabiliti­es (800-8727245 or amtrak.com). 2018

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