King Charles III arrives in Washington on Monday for a four-day state visit aimed at celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary. The trip comes amid strained trans-Atlantic ties that are partly over disagreements between the U.K. government and President Donald Trump over issues including the Iran war. Trump has praised Charles but criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not supporting military action. The visit includes a White House state dinner and a speech to Congress. Concerns exist about potential embarrassments especially given Trump’s recent contentious remarks.  A shooting incident at a Washington dinner attended by Trump sparked a last-minute security review. Buckingham Palace said the trip would go ahead as planned.

Barriers to tourism for people living with disabilities can range from the obvious, such as an out-of-service elevator, to an outing that’s too long or a setting that’s too loud. Tourist destinations that want to be truly accessible need to accommodate visitors with visible and invisible disabilities. In recent years, museums and other cultural institutions worldwide have added specialized guides and barrier-free tours for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, use wheelchairs, or with autism or dementia. Tourism agencies dedicated to serving these populations have sprung up, too. Disabled travelers also have created their own websites to share and exchange information.