Traveling with a Disability

[SarahS]

Having a disability can make travel difficult, but not impossible! Help your fellow travelers by sharing your accessible travel tips here. Whether it's a resource for finding accessible hotels or a surefire way to get quickly through airports with a wheelchair, we want to hear it.

Related Story:
Disabled Travel

[caircair]

While researching travel with a disability, I stumbled across the following website: http://sci.washington.edu/info/pamph...velprofile.pdf

It's a profile/check list for the traveler, listing any and all accommodations that will need to be made, any equipment required, etc. Great to have on hand before setting up your reservations!

[sandra_gal101]

Traveling with a disability is not difficult but you should be forthcoming with information about the disability. If the disability is not evident, it is better to actually mention it. This will make things go a lot smoother.

And just as important, bring your documentation so 1) you can prove the disability... walking with a limp is not enough! and 2) in case you need some special care while traveling, the doctors will know exactly what the issue is.

I also have some information that I took off the website voyage.ca

Q: I have a pacemaker. Will there be a problem whenever I go through airport metal detection screening? A: Upon entering the screening area, you should notify the screening officers of any medical implants, artificial limbs or mobility aids that may be affected by the magnetic fields of the metal detection equipment. You should bring medical information with you that will verify your medical condition. Further information is available from the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority.
Check with the appropriate foreign government office accredited to Canada to inquire about country-specific requirements.
Q: How should I prepare for travel with a guide dog?

A: When travelling with a guide dog, Canadians must check with the nearest foreign government office in Canada to obtain the specific requirements for entry. Permission to enter another country is the sole prerogative of that country. Conditions are subject to change. The Government of Canada does not have any jurisdiction over entry requirements to other countries. Additional screening information is available from the Canadian Air Transport Security
Authority.
Q: Are there parking privileges for disabled persons abroad?

A: If you plan to travel by car in Europe, you should know that there is a reciprocal parking agreement for people with parking privileges. Contact Transport Canada for more information.

[shawn_gg]

Hello everyone,

For those would like to know more, or either getting information for a friend who has problems with physical movement, you may wish to browse through this travel bookstore that offers suitable travel guides see if you can find anything relevant.

As for places that I know that are travel-friendly for all, the list includes:

• Rome
• Greece
• South Korea
• Singapore

Of course this list is non-exhaustive, but these places get the thumbs-up for being wheelchair and walking-stick friendly.

-shawn



p.s Please drop me a PM if you feel that this message shouldn't be here.