Have questions about wheelchair traveling? Find many answers here! Below are articles with tips on tricks for traveling with a wheelchair, including flying on an airplane, packing and carrying luggage, booking a hotel room, planning with a caregiver, and even specific articles for people traveling with a power wheelchair or manual wheelchair.
Challenged Sailors San Diego in California provides therapeutic and recreational adaptive sailing opportunities for people with disabilities to enhance their
“I learned to trust myself and to leave behind the societal beliefs about deaf people traveling. I am deaf, and I
What a wonderful wheelchair traveling world we live in. Since starting wheelchairtraveling.com in 2006, the world has become increasingly more
What makes a place accessible for overnight trips? I’m talking about access to the obvious like beds and showers as
Preparing for a road trip can be a tedious process for anyone who uses a wheelchair. On top of planning
Adaptive and wheelchair-accessible car renting is rising in Europe as accessible tourism grows and takes shape across the continent, especially
Fishing is a remarkably relaxing activity that can be a hobby to enthusiasts or a sport for more competitive people.
Did you know that 61 million people in the United States have a disability? Of these 61 million people, roughly
Travel in 2020 was limited, to say the least. The pandemic created a situation that called for us to do
The past couple of decades have seen a vast improvement in the accessibility of the modern world for those who
The Hotel Villa Batalha may be a place to stay that has enough wheelchair access while traveling in Portugal. It’s
Having a universal key to unlock a wheelchair accessible bathroom or elevator in Europe will improve your trip. Many times,
Is it safe to fly? Before planning a trip that includes travel on an airplane, talk to your child’s doctor
Wouldn’t it be great to plan a trip without the worry of finding suitable wheelchair accommodation and destinations? It’s an
If you are someone who uses a wheelchair, or are building a bathroom to make less traveling problems for those
It’s no secret, I fly Southwest Airlines whenever possible, which is currently restricted to the USA, but I’d fly internationally
Traveling can be a life-changing experience for anyone. Despite the obstacles, more and more individuals with accessibility needs are exploring
Why take a cruise? Cruising on various cruise lines is one of the most popular means of travel for those who
According to the World Bank Group, fifteen percent of the world’s population, or about one billion people, has some type
When it comes to travelling with a wheelchair, the rules can be complicated and not as user-friendly as the air
For some people, a cruise is the trip of lifetime, a celebration, a repeat occurrence, or perhaps the best and
Airport Arrival: Drop-Off & Parking While traveling and flying a wheelchair, first, it is most convenient to be dropped off
Taking on any hiking trail with a 5% slope and higher depends a lot on how well your wheelchair is
The USA ABA, Architectural Barriers Act, was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson in 1968 and focuses on the
ADAPTS ensures those with mobility impairment are not waiting for rescue in a panic situation to escape down stairwells, narrow aisles
An accessible RV can open a whole new world of travel and adventure for people with mobility problems. RV traveling
When we found out, about six months ago, that we were lucky enough to take this trip to Europe we
Dear President Peevey and Commissioners: Uber and Lyft have admitted that they have no wheelchair accessible vehicles in their networks
Being restricted to a power wheelchair doesn’t equal restrictions in lifestyle and recreation. Airline travel is one of many activities
Is it time for a Two-Tiered Accessible Parking Program? All too often we find the few designated accessible parking spots
I don’t know about you, but I am a passionate traveler. I visited more than 30 countries worldwide and still
All Wheels Up currently is the only organization in the world crash testing wheelchair tie downs and wheelchairs for commercial
The word POSH, coincidentally, has nautical and monetary roots and due to the intense sun refers to the cooler side
1. Seek out the newest ships. While some oceangoing lines have nicely retrofitted older vessels with accessible features, generally, the
While wheelchair accessibility is nowhere near perfect in the United States, the American disability community is truly lucky to have
New Mobility Magazine: April 2014, Pages 28-35 This Cover Story features a few different articles with tips about flying on
So you’re a quadriplegic and you’ve decided you’re ready to start traveling. There’s a lot of adventures ahead, and these
Hard of hearing or vision-impaired? A wheelchair user or slow walker? Fibromyalgia, MS or spinal-cord injury? None of these should
Young, a senior engineer on the L10n team, attended a 6-week flight training program with a full scholarship at the
Disable person complains AirAsia about failed compensation while his wheelchair gets damaged. A wheelchair worth over ten thousand ringgit has
Air travel can be uncomfortable for many people—with or without a wheelchair, but maybe my tips can help!
1. How can you identify a disability-friendly airline? Are some airlines better with wheelchairs and catering to the needs of
Traveling alone to a destination you have never traveled to, knowing no one but one person, and they don’t even
I love to travel! As a software developer in the aerospace business, there have been times in my career when
The modern wheelchair provides the wheelchair user tremendous mobility and independence. This ability transfers into more opportunities for solo
Despite being a much-practiced recreational activity worldwide, traveling involves several frustrating moments. As one needs to book tickets, make reservations,
Cruising is a great way to travel and see the world and that’s also true for many people with disabilities,
Plan Ahead to Avoid Pressure Sores While Traveling Anyone who relies on a wheelchair for mobility understands the risk of
My traveling requires that I spend a lot of time in airports and in airplanes. A little pre-planning can make
When headed to a new travel destination wheelchair users will be commonly faced with challenges of the unknown like finding
I wear a leg brace. I use a wheelchair, but can walk short distances with canes before fatiguing. I cannot
Wheelchair users, listen up! Sitting in a wheelchair can be uncomfortable at times, especially during the summer. The armrests can
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For years, wheelchair users have felt like second-class citizens when it comes to traveling. It had reached the point where
This letter was emailed to wheelchairtraveling.com and asked to share with the rest of the wheelchair traveling community. There is
Traveling with a disability can be complicated if you don’t know what you have to do. Planning your vacation becomes
About 10% of the global population or 650 million have disabilities and it is estimated that 10% of them require wheelchairs, allowing
It’s no secret anymore that cruises have become the vacation of choice for persons with disabilities. Major cruise lines have
What is accessible tourism in the 21st century, and how is it designed? Do the products and services currently available really
