Travelers with disabilities can find information and check out great offers, tips, and accommodations provided through Web-based travel sites. Here are some sites to visit if you’re considering a trip:

A great starting point is the Society For Accessible Travel and Hospitality (SATH). SATH’s Web site provides legal rights information, travel agent listings, destination profiles, and user stories. Conceived in 1976, SATH has flourished into the top travel organization for people with disabilities “by emphasizing dignity and opportunity over charity and welfare,” according to its founder, Murray Vidockler. Visit SATH online at www.sath.org.

Access-Able Travel Source has been providing access information and resources to travelers with disabilities since 1995. Their Web site is conveniently divided to help users locate information regarding traveling with a special need, disability magazines, access guides, wheelchair or scooter rentals, and accessible transportation. Visit AATS online at www.access-able.com.

Just need some good traveling advice? Tips 4 Trips contains user-submitted advice, listed in alphabetical order for easy navigation. In addition to submissions, T4T features an extensive search function that links to other travel sites for people with physical challenges, so you’ll be sure to find the advice you need. Visit Tips 4 Trips online at www.tips4trips.com.

If you want to hit the high seas, try World Wide Cruises. Their comprehensive Web site features a free document entitled, “Cruising For The Physically Challenged” that outlines the best cruise lines for wheelchair accessibility. Visit WWC online at www.wwcruises.com or call 1-800-882-9000.

Carnival Cruise Lines is also a leader in disability accommodation. You can reach them online at www.carnival.com or call 305-599-2600, ext. 70025 for the Guest Access Service Desk.

The U.S. Department of Transportation aviation disability Web site and hotline are great resources for education about air travel or assistance in resolving disability-related airline problems. Many travelers with disabilities are not aware of their rights in regards to air travel, and the DOT provides an excellent education resource. Visit the Department of Transportation online at www.dot.gov or call 1-800-778-4838.

For road travel, Wheelchair Getaways provides wheelchair accessible van rentals. They offer delivery and pickup services, and rentals can last as long as your travels keep you from home. Visit Wheelchair Getaways online at www.wheelchairgetaways.com or call their corporate headquarters at 1-800-536-5518.