Traveling Tips for Disabled

 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.