There is no doubt that the able bodied world has made disability travel much more difficult than it needs to be. Simply put, the more information you have about certain procedures and the locations of special access the less you are going to experience hang ups and delays. Avoiding the many potential disability travel disasters requires a little forethought and planning that you might not expect.


Before you book your trip, make sure you ask some pertinent questions regarding all of the travel arrangements. Almost every travel destination in the United States and many other countries are required to have specific accommodations for the disabled. However you will have to make sure that those accommodations are available at the time that you are planning to travel on vacation. You will not have the same needs as another disabled person, so it will always be better to talk to an actual person about your specific needs.

Starting with the airport, make sure you understand their rules and regulations regarding special needs individuals. If you will end up being mobile in an inside establishment, like a hotel or casino, and do not have an electronic scooter you may find that they have a majority of carpeted areas that an older wheelchair will have a harder time navigating.

If you must move through various doorways or rooms, you might want to find out how hard it is to push the doors open or if they have easy access push plates to open doors. It is absolutely helpful to know exactly how far your accommodations are from other various access routes such as elevators, access ramps, and entrances that are designed for special needs use.

You will also find it helpful to know how far your room is from other destinations that may be on the same grounds, like restaurants, casinos, or pools. If you have to take an excessively long path to get from one area to another you should request a different room with easier and faster access to all the routes and amenities before you arrive.

There are many aspects of traveling that airports, train stations, cab companies, and hotels tend to overlook because they are not familiar with all of the needs of their guests and customers. Able bodied individuals often run into snags, which means anyone with a disability might expect to run into a few snags as well. Planning for additional time is essential to a successful trip.


Travel to and from your hotel should be simple. While not all cab companies are willing or able to go out of their way to make sure your needs are well met, your hotel or inn should be able to connect you with the best transportation choice possible. Well planned disability travel should not mean extra complications, and planning in advance can help prevent such complications.


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