Traveling with a disability Part 2

First, welcome to the Living With Disabilities Advocacy Website. It's run by none other than Katrina Smith, a person with a learning disability. Her mission behind Living With Disabilities is to bring awareness to all people with disabilities.

Today, Living With Disabilities wants to finish talking about Traveling with a disability.

 In Part 2 of Traveling with a Disability, Living with Disabilities will cover traveling by car, train, and bus.

There are so many travel options people can take to go from one destination to the next. And no matter what opinion you choose, there are a few things to always keep in mind: accessibility. Let's say you are traveling using other vehicles rather than your own. Is this vehicle accessible for your needs, and what are those needs that you need so you can travel? A person who uses a wheelchair will need a ramp to move to and from the vehicle. Are there wheelchair seatbelts that hook onto the wheels?  These are some things that need to be answered so a person who uses a wheelchair can travel safely.

Once again Living With Disabilities, is not a licensed physician. And recommend that you talk to your physician before making any moves into following any advice or tips given on this website.

 
 Living With disabilities will give tips and advice.

 Advice

1. Make sure to pack light and to have an emergency list on hand. One for your suitcase and one on you. Living With Disabilities highly recommends carrying a medical alert bracelet or medical alert necklace. In particular, if you have any neurological conditions. 

2. Bring your medication with labels.

3. If you know your trip will take weeks to get to your destination, make sure to have a blanket with you. Depending on your condition, the weather can affect it.

 If you are on the road for a longer trip, it means you will need to book a hotel or motel stay. Here are some tips.

Tip

1. Always call around for hotels or motels to ensure that they are accessible. Make sure you take down the person you are talking to's name. This way, when you get there and have any issues, you have the name of the person, and let's not forget about the time you called the hotel or motel.

2. Always be clear about your disabilities, particularly any neurological conditions. your disability or condition so every person does not know. And any place you visit has the right to know. So, they're not held responsible for anything that goes on with you on their property.

3. Some places don't allow animals. But, if you show proof of having a service animal, They have to obey the ADA law. 

 

  Let's have a one-on-one discussion about your travel experiences if you have a disability. Let's talk about this on The Living With Disabilities Online Talk Show and connect. Make an appointment with Katrina Smith, the host. 

https://anchor.fm/livingwithdisabilites/episodes/Traveling-with-a-disability-Part-2-e1ld95h