Portland, Oregon, USA

Portland : Overview

OVERVIEW

Portland is a vibrant and growing city offering everything from outdoor activities and beautiful gardens, to a plethora of accessible microbreweries and coffee shops.  The city also boasts an active artist culture, offering a wide array of theatre and visual arts.  A visitor will find Portland to be a wheelchair friendly city providing many accessible transportation options for the physically challenged traveler and mature traveler to choose from.

LANGUAGE

The national language of the United States is English

CURRENCY

The official currency of the United States is the US dollar

QUICKLINKS

LOGISTICS: Air – Water – Ground
ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotels – Resorts
ENTERTAINMENT: Tours – Activities – Restaurants & Nightlife
EMERGENCY SERVICES: Hospitals – Medical Equipment
ABILITYTIPS: Precautions

PORTLAND : Logistics

AIR TRANSPORTATION/AIRPORT

Portland International Airport (PDX): The airport is equipped with a jet bridge for easy access. PDX offers assistance for people with a disability. If assistance is needed white courtesy phones are located in the terminals for use to contact an airport operator. The airport has family bathrooms located near gates A1, C3, and D1 past security. If you have a pet or service dog accompanying you, there is a designated pet relief area located outside of luggage claim and near ground transportation on the lower level.  For people with hearing difficulties, TTY is located in each Concourse.

Other accessible accommodations include parking lot shuttle buses, which are equipped with ramps, lowered drinking fountains, and moving sidewalks inside the terminal, linking the north and south.

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GROUND TRANSPORTATION

TAXI

Portland TaxiCab Co: Portland TaxiCab Co. has wheel chair vans equipped with a ramp. Rates are the same as a normal van / sedan. If you place your reservation online please mention wheel chair and you need a van with a ramp to accommodate in the notes box, or you can call (503) 256-5400 anytime. Give advanced notice to be sure they have a wheel chair van available.

Radio Cab: Radio Cab has wheelchair accessible taxis (vans) equipped with a lift system. To request an accessible cab, reservations should be made in advance. Radio Cab also offers wheelchair accessible tours of some of Portland’s main attractions. Phone: 503 227-1212

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SHUTTLE

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RENTAL CAR (Wheelchair Van)

Performance Mobility: Offers wheelchair accessible van rentals. Vans are equipped with lowered floors and manual tie downs. Performance Mobility will tailor the rental van for wheelchair users that have a preference of riding in the front or rear of the van.

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BUS

TriMet Bus: The TriMet bus system serves the Portland area and some stops connect to the MAX light rail system. Buses are equipped with accessible features such as ramps or lifts, priority seating, and an area to stow mobility devices. Please visit the TriMet website for more information about boarding the bus with a mobility device.

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TRAIN (Light Rail)

MAX Light Rail: The Max Rail system is wheelchair accessible. Click the link for boarding instructions for wheelchair users.

Portland Streetcar: The Portland Streetcar is wheelchair accessible and has a lowered floor for easy maneuverability in a wheelchair. To access the streetcar from the platform, there is a blue button to push that releases the ramp for access. There are also reader boards and announcements aboard the streetcar.

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PORTLAND : Accommodations

HOTELS

Courtyard by Marriott Portland Lloyd Center: This hotel offers 14 ADA rooms, and 4 of these rooms offer easy access roll in showers. There are 9 hearing impaired rooms, as well as an ADA kit, which contains a TDD unit. Make reservations in advance to request a wheelchair or special equipped room. Margaret, 8/31/2009

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LUXURY RESORTS

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PORTLAND : Entertainment

SIGHTSEEING TOURS

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ACTIVITIES

Oregon Zoo: The Oregon Zoo is wheelchair accessible, including all restaurants, restrooms. Across from the zoo gift shop, wheelchairs are available for rent. At the admission office, TDD is available.

Pittock Mansion: “The Pittock Mansion is technically wheelchair accessible, although its 3 floors are accessed via an old elevator,which is extremely cramped and difficult to get in/out.” Ray, 6/8/2010

Portland Art Museum: The Portland Art Museum is wheelchair accessible. The accessible ramp entrance is located on the north side of the museum. Wheelchairs are also available for use, free of charge. The museum has elevators to access each floor. Restrooms are also wheelchair accessible.

Portland Center Stage: “Portland Center Stage is a smaller venues that holds different types of plays and shows. There’s just something more lovely about this intimate atmosphere. What I also appreciate is the number of choices you have to choose from on the seating chart. I have never been to another venue where I was able to sit in front row, center stage seats before. Many people with disabilities, especially those who use a wheelchair, receive a discounted price for there performance ticket along with one companion too. Please check out this particular website and see what I’m talking about because it is well worth your time to do so.” Caren, 11/1/2009

Portland Japanese Garden: The Portland Japanese Garden has one of the most exquisite gardens in the world. However, the gardens are not fully accessible due to the hilly nature of the landscape. Many visitors in wheelchairs do visit, but should consider having an assistant around for safety. Please click on the link to read more about accessibility at the gardens.

Portland Spirit: The Portland Spirit offers river and dining cruises. “The Portland Spirit, Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler, Willamette Star and Crystal Dolphin are wheelchair accessible on the Willamette (lower) decks with certain restrictions.” Call for more information about wheelchair access.

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RESTAURANTS/NIGHTLIFE

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PORTLAND : Emergency Services

MEDICAL SERVICES/HOSPITAL

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EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Care Medical

Northwest Medical Solutions

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PORTLAND : AbilityTips

PRECAUTIONS

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