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Disabled Travel:
Now More Possible and Pleasurable

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Travel agencies, hotels, airlines, and cruise lines are more aware of the needs of disabled travel passengers than ever before -- and have taken steps to provide greater access and amenities.

Even considering the positive momentum for accommodating disabled travelers, it is a good idea to work with a travel agent who specializes in making travel itineraries and arrangments for mobility challenged individuals.

To make travel more fun and fulfilling, here are some tips to keep in mind:

  • Spend extra time in planning. It will pay off during your trip because you will have anticipated problems in advance.
  • Take care of any immunizations you’ll need, and make sure you bring all necessary medications.
  • Find out how to get medical assistance both while you’re traveling and at your destination.
  • When you make your travel reservations, ask whether the cost of any special assistance you’ll need is included in your fare.
  • Be sure that the hotel you’ll be staying in can accommodate your needs.
  • If it makes sense for you to travel with a healthcare professional, check into the various directories offered by travel agencies who specialize in disabled travel. Look for companions who have professional credentials and good references.
  • Electric scooters solve the mobility problem for many travelers. Look for scooters that are easy to lift and disassemble.
  • If you’re in a wheelchair and you’re traveling by air, make sure the airports you’ll be using have ramps, pathways that accommodate the width of your chair, handicap-accessible restrooms, and reserved seating in check-in areas.
  • If you’re flying, arrive at the airport early.
  • If you don’t have much time between flights, make sure you inform the airline and the attendants so they can arrange to get you, your wheelchair, and your luggage to the connecting flight.
  • Make sure your wheelchair is in top shape.
    • If you are more interested in traveling on your own schedule, a recreational vehicle may be a viable option to consider. The Handicapped Travel Club, formed in 1973, is an excellent resource on RV traveling for people with a wide range of disabilities. For more information, check out the organization's web site by clicking here.

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