Finding Travel Aids For The Disabled
April 15th, 2010 Subscribe To Our Feed
If you are disabled yourself, or have a loved one who is, you may have been thinking about the difficulties in trying to travel. If you have ever wondered if aids for disabled travelers exist, the answer is a qualified yes.
For example, most airlines offer special services for their passengers who are disabled. But you will have to confirm just what services are available. And, disabled passengers must let the airline know ahead of time that they will be traveling so they can be prepared. You will need to be very specific about your needs.
Among the services airlines often offer are a wheelchair loan, extra help getting on and off the plane, a separate room for security checks, and more. Wheelchairs and other disability aids do not usually count towards the passenger baggage allotment.
While many handicap accessible hotels have ramps and elevators for easy access, this needs to be checked before making your reservation. If they offer pick up from the airport, you will need to confirm that the shuttle is easily accessible for you or they should provide alternate means of transportation.
Some countries, like the United States, require access for the disabled. But not every destination will have that type of law. Therefore, it is very important to get confirmation of all services at each destination.
With regard to aids to mobility, you would be best to take yours with you, instead of renting. This way, you know you can use it and that it is of good quality. There are many travel wheelchairs on the market, for example, and these are made specifically to be easier for traveling and stowing away.
Fortunately, there is more awareness in the travel industry of the needs of disabled travelers. Facilities, especially at tourist spots, are making themselves more accessible. You can also find travel agencies that devote themselves to disabled clients. These people already know where the best service is going to be for your needs, so you may want to start there.
Many sites online also have information on places that are easier for disabled travelers to visit. Many disabled travelers have their own websites. These are invaluable places for information direct from the source. You can find lots of advice on how and where to travel.
If you have been staying at home because of a disability, you can start looking into a vacation now. It may take a bit of patience, research and organization but you will find travel aids for disabled people to help before and during your trip. You can still make a travel dream come true.
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