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| .. | Traveling can be pleasurable and/or difficult for everyone at times. Cancelled flights, hotel reservations gone awry, are just some of the things that could go wrong at any given minute. But if you have a disability, there are a host of other things that could go wrong. Please check out our travel tips and suggestions. We will continue to add tips and suggestions, so check back often. We also welcome all Suggestions. |
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| .... | When making airlines reservations, tell the agent the following things: • if you have a disability • if you’re taking a wheelchair (manual/powered) • if you're taking a powered wheelchair, what type of batteries it runs on • if you have a service dog • where you prefer to sit • if you need help getting on/off the plane with aisle chair When making hotel reservations, tell the agent the following things: • you have a disability • if you’re a wheelchair user • what your needs are regarding the bathroom (i.e. roll-in shower and a shower chair) • anything else you feel is necessary to tell the agent • ask about accessible transportation When making train reservations, tell the agent the following things: • if you have a disability • if you’re taking wheelchair (manual/powered) • if you're taking a powered wheelchair, what type of batteries it runs on • if you have a service dog • where you prefer to sit |
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| ... | Other Travel Tips • Call ahead and confirm reservations and transportation. Do not take anyone’s word that a destination or transportation is accessible—confirm it yourself. Ask if there are any stairs, curbs, ramps, elevators, etc. A great trip can quickly turn into a disaster if a destination claims to be accessible and you arrive to find that there are two stairs and no ramp! • If possible, find out if there are repair stops in the area of your travel destination. Or if necessary, travel with a back up wheelchair and or spare parts (tire tubes). • If traveling outside the US and traveling with equipment that needs electrical charging, make sure the electrical currency of your travel destination(s) is the same as your equipment or that you have a converter or one will be supplied for you. • If you take medications, be sure to bring enough with you. Check with your doctor, if traveling to places with extreme temperatures, destinations and activities. • If possible at least plan a rough itinerary |
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