Is
it possible to travel with a disability? The answer is “yes”. It is possible to
take a trip you have been dreaming of with some planning and organizing. Some
major things that need to consider are:
• Medical
preparations
• Traveling
with medications
• Traveling
with medical equipment
• Pre-trip
preparations
It doesn’t matter where you are going, it
is important to keep your needs in mind. A little planning and creativity will
make your trip easy from start to end. Here are some tips which will make your
trip safer.
Consider Your Physical Needs:
Considering your personal and physical
needs make your trip much easier. This involves not only physical needs but
also what you want from your trip. It is important to evaluate what you will
need and what are ideal ways to meet those needs. This will make your trip
easier.
Five Important Things to Consider:
Following are the five important things to
consider:
• Your
ideal mode of transportation.
• Your
accommodations and comforts to get the most out of your trip.
• How
to make your trip easy?
• The
goal of your trip.
• What
would I like on my trip in order to make my trip easier?
These five things will help you to fill
your needs and wants section. It is very important to plan that, with whom you
are traveling.
Stress Management:
It is very important to use creativity to
save yourself from stress. Creativity is used to minimize the stress in a way
by choosing the most suitable, stable and portable mobility devices or
equipment. For example, a scooter will make easier to get through the airport
than by using a walker or a cane. Use public transport where it is possible.
Doctor’s Medical Statement:
It is basically a letter from your doctor
on their official letterhead that allows you to go for a trip and highlights
your needs and medical necessities. Ask your doctor for a medical statement.
More importantly, take all the medicines earlier which are recommended by your
doctor.