Traveling with a disability
First, welcome to the Living With Disabilities Advocacy Website. It's run by none other than Katrina Smith, who's 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 talk about traveling with a disability.
Travel-related stress is something we can all relate to. There are a few things to consider whether it's a brief journey to another state. particularly when taking a plane.
Living With Disabilities will discuss airline travel in this topic and will discuss other forms of transportation in part two.
We all have heard many stories of airplane damage done to people who rely on mobility devices. How can we all forget about YouTubers Squirmy and Grubs? Shane Burcaw's when he was on the Today show and he shared his experience with the difficulties traveling with a wheelchair. Shane Burcaw's talked about how his wife and he had a speaking engagement in Orlando, Florida. He discovered that his wheelchair had been damaged during the flight and would not turn on. To add to this, the seat was fully reclined and stuck. This made it impossible for him to sit safely in his chair.
Many customers have reported utilizing wheelchairs while traveling, only to find that their chairs weren't returned in the same condition. So what exactly is the issue here? What options do those left in control of storage have? Don't treat a passenger's property in this way if you wouldn't handle your things carelessly or brutally.
When flight attendants are dealing with a passenger who has a disability, attitude also matters. Do they appear to be an ableist either-or, or are they simply having a terrible day? Maintain a positive attitude and handle a person using mobility equipment with everlasting kindness. If your day isn't going well, take a few deep breaths before handling someone's mobility aid.
When it comes to people who need mobility devices, they should be allowed to use their own wheelchairs on planes. Living with disabilities among other disability advocates want to be heard and see this happen.
People with disabilities have the right to travel like their able-bodied peers.
What about people with seizures and having to travel on planes? Living With Disabilities would highly recommend checking with your physician about traveling on a plane because once again Katrina Smith is not a licensed physician, she can only give advice.
Living With Disabilities will go off Katrina's advice. But, once again do check with your physician before following any of this advice.
Note: If you know you will be traveling, talk to your doctor in an advance.
1. Ask your physician.
2. People with seizures can travel safely on a plane.
3. This is very important to travel with a companion. especially, if you have frequent seizure activities. Seizures can change your behavior in awareness.
4. Bring a doctor's note, describing your ability to fly. Note that the flight attendants have the right to know about any medical condition you may have.
5. Bring your medication with the label.
6. Talk to the airline beforehand, and ask for a special seat to get a front-row seat. If you need help, you can get it right away.
5. Bring your medication with the label.
6. Talk to the airline beforehand, and ask for a special seat to get a front-row seat. If you need help, you can get it right away.
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.
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