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.
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
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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