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Travel Tips for Wheechair users.

I bet that you have always looked forward to those holidays. Whether its swimming, sunbathing, sightseeing or just plain relaxing, holidays are always fun. But you know what, its not just us abled bodied folks who enjoy holidays - even disabled persons love to holiday. They love to stay out of the confines of their wheelchairs, enjoy their lives to the fullest, and realize that there’s still a wonderful world that’s waiting for them out there. However, before going on a holiday or a long trip, there are certain considerations that wheelchair users need to make when preparing and planning for a travel.

When choosing where to go and what hotel to stay at - if you book your hotel directly by telephone, email the hotel afterwards and ask them to confirm your booking by sending you a booking confirmation reference code. Also, make sure that you tell them that a disabled person will be part of the party. This will be an evidence of your booking when you get there, just in case for some reason the hotel denies a booking was made.

When booking the plane for your trip, remember that not all airline companies are equal when it comes to the disabled travellers (such as offering airport assistance etc). Regarding your medication and mobility, some airlines will require a “fit to travel certificate” from your doctor and a letter to say you are taking specific drugs. The letter from your doctor may come in handy if you are stopped by customs as well if you are on powerful medication particularily if you are searched and have "unidentifable tablets" (ie. not in their original packaging) on your person.

I thought that having a wheelchair is just enough for someone to continue to live normally but then, it’s certainly not! Instead of being given due concern by “more normal” people while traveling, there is still a lot of discrimination among them. Sometimes this is just more than what I call the "disabled stare", unfortunately some people do not even believe in giving extra consideration (time to board etc) to a disabled person.

Everyone deserves to enjoy everything this world has to offer. Whether you are disabled or not, you must always take extra effort in taking care of yourself from unexpected incidents especially during travel (mopre than just "insurance"). It’s better to set certain limits on your activities to avoid unwanted things to happen.

As for person having a disability, take your time to enjoy your holiday, but always remember that your actions are a bit limited already compared to others.

Thats it ! - now pack your things and have a good time!

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This intel reflects only one of my activities. I also write about and/or have websites on Vespa Scooters, Lambretta Scooters, Hardy Banana plants, Medical memorabilia, reborn baby dolls and much more. Hope you enjoyed the read, Philip Davey