2.21.20 – NHS Voyages for Special Needs – Dick and Skippy in the Mornings

·1 hr 23 min·5 clips

Heidi Smith names London and Mesa, Arizona as super accessible cities and reveals Morgan's Wonderland's unique status.

The episode opens with host Dick thanking sponsors Bean Punk Coffee, Clean Sweep Office Cleaning, and C3 Creative Content Creations. He announces upcoming guests for the following week, including Rolling Smoke Barbecue and judicial candidate Eric Yollick. The hosts remind listeners about early voting running through February 28th and Super Tuesday. Dick and Skippy then engage in a lengthy discussion about the Democratic primary debates, noting the crowded field and polarizing nature of the candidates. They use an analogy comparing the candidates to different churches arguing on stage, highlighting political sectionalism. The conversation shifts to the TV show Narcos, with the hosts pondering the legal justifications for black ops missions. After a break, they introduce guest Heidi Smith from NHS Voyages. Heidi explains that she specializes in travel for people with special needs, inspired by her nine-year-old son who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. She details accessible options at destinations like Stewart Beach in Galveston, which offers free beach wheelchairs. Heidi discusses Sandals and Beaches resorts, which provide detailed accessibility information and equipment. She mentions that Disney World is highly accessible and that Morgan's Wonderland in San Antonio is the world's only fully accessible theme park. Heidi also notes that London and Mesa, Arizona are recognized as accessible cities. She explains how cruise lines like Royal Caribbean cater to autistic travelers with sensory toys, pagers, and trained staff. Heidi describes her services as free to clients, as she earns commissions from vendors. She shares a personal story about a family RV trip to Nashville, where her son enjoyed a Chris Young concert at the Ryman Auditorium. The hosts and Heidi discuss hearing-accessible and blind-accessible rooms in hotels and cruise ships. After Heidi's segment, the hosts briefly talk about movies like Zombieland: Double Tap and Marriage Story before closing the show with reminders about the Go Texan Parade in Conroe.

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