Preparing To Travel With A Disability

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With the holidays drawing near, it’s time to get plans for family visits and end-of-year trips finalized before the busy season is in full swing.

Traveling with a disability requiring mobility equipment can quickly become stressful if proper accommodations have not been made in advance.

Preparing ahead of time can save you some headaches when it is time to board your plane.

Here are some things to keep in mind when planning your upcoming vacations

 

Be sure to inform your airline if you or someone you are traveling with uses a wheelchair, mobility equipment or will need to bring medical equipment onto the aircraft.

Ensure you have refilled prescriptions for any medications you may need throughout your trip.

If you need to rent a car, make these arrangements in advance to guarantee a handicap-accessible vehicle.

If possible, bring any tools you might need in case you experience any issues with your wheelchair.

If you have replacement parts, it might be a good idea to bring these along as well.

If your wheelchair must be checked for your flight, make sure to tag it as you would the rest of your luggage.

Include your name and contact details, as well as those of your hotel or wherever else you may be staying.

Staying somewhere other than the home can be a challenge, so make sure your hotel or other arrangements are accessible by wheelchair (if necessary) and can otherwise accommodate you.

Plan to arrive at the airport as early as possible to ensure you have plenty of time to make your way through security and finalize any special accommodations you might require for your mobility equipment.

When booking your flights, know that passengers requiring a wheelchair are generally the first to board and last to leave the plane, meaning that connecting flights with short layovers may become difficult.

Despite taking select special measures, those living with disabilities should not be apprehensive about flying or traveling.

Airlines have become more accommodating and understanding, making this the perfect time to book a vacation and get back in touch with faraway friends and family.

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