Jamaican hotels rarely give much publicity to the facilities (if any) they offer persons with disabilities, so it's always wise to contact the hotel directly, in advance. Tourist offices probably won't be able to help you with such questions.

Get a free copy of Air Transportation of Handicapped Persons from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Write for Free Advisory Circular No. AC12032, Distribution Unit, U.S. Department of Transportation, Publications Division, 3341Q 75 Ave., Landover, MD 20785 (tel. 301/322-4961; fax 301/386-5394; http://isddc.dot.gov). Only written requests are accepted.

Flying Wheels Travel (tel. 507/451-5050; fax 507/481-1685; www.flyingwheelstravel.com) offers escorted tours and cruises that emphasize sports and private tours in minivans with lifts. Access Adventures (tel. 716/889-9096) offers customized itineraries for a variety of travelers with disabilities. Accessible Journeys (tel. 800/846-4537 or 610/521-0339; www.disabilitytravel.com) caters specifically to slow walkers and wheelchair travelers and their families and friends.

The MossRehab Hospital (tel. 215/456-5995; www.mossresourcenet.org) provides a helpful Travel Information Service by phone. The Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality (tel. 212/447-7284; fax 212/725-8253; www.sath.org) offers a wealth of travel resources for all types of disabilities and informed recommendations on destinations, access guides, travel agents, tour operators, vehicle rentals, and companion services. Annual membership costs $45 for adults, $30 for seniors and students.

For British Travelers -- The Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation (RADAR), Unit 12, City Forum, 250 City Rd., London, ECIV 8AF (tel. 020/7250-3222; fax 020/7250-0212; www.radar.org.uk), publishes holiday "Fact Packs" for £2 ($3.30) each or three for £5 ($8.25).