Travel Outlook For People With Disabilities

If you think you are walking on the corner of the market can be intimidating for a person who is blind, imagine how it could feel the movement of the bustling open-air street market in another country. If you've ever been on a cruise, you already know it can be a sublime experience, with inspiring sights, sounds, and quite a rich array of leisure activities available at all hours. Imagine, though, how would you feel if you know you could not take full advantage of the benefits of marine due to lack of wheelchair access. What if you were deaf and your heart's desire was to get lost in the cold boundaries of art museums, butdue lack of an assistant professor who could communicate in sign language ,you can not use their own rich historical context in which the precious artifacts have been created ?

Although these scenarios make the trip seem impractical, if not impossible, for those with disabilities, it is not necessarily so. With a little research, planning and an adventurous spirit, nothing should come between you and the trip of your dreams. Below is a brief list of some places to begin your investigation. If you are a person with disabilities or special someone is disabled, you'll want to explore these wonderful travel websites, which specialize in the accommodation of passengers with disabilities.

111 Travel Directory

This page caught my attention because it is easy to read and navigate. My favorite features are the "Travel Tips" sections, where travelers from all over the world have contributed to the practical words of wisdom. There are only a list of tips for traveling to specific destinations, tips for parents traveling with small children, safety tips and, of course, tips for travelers with disabilities, all submitted by people who have been there, done that. You May even find a few recommendations of my own there.

Disabled Travel USA

from Acadia National Park to Zion National Park, this wonderful list of available places will be very handy when you're ready to go. List briefly describes the type of accommodation you can expect. Call ahead to make sure that your needs will be met, and relax knowing that the warm welcome awaits. See also Disabled Travel Europe, and page after page of disability related resources Ability.org.

Accessible Journeys

This is the world's largest cruise travel company specializing in wheelchair travel. Visit the "About"page and read his story. It offers great resources for planning your trip, the understanding of marine diseases and various types of tours to suit the adventurer in everyone.

Independent Living Links

a head-spinning list of links for every aspect of independent living. Do not miss their extensive list of travel resources. This site should keep you busy for hours.

Tips for Travelers with Disabilities Brochure

This is the U.S. government with additional handouts and links to other travel websites. Many important international travel information here.

Remember that outside the U.S., there is no such thing as the Americans with Disabilities Act. Other countries are under no legal obligation to provide accommodation that will pass in a fully accessible.

For more options, just type "impossible journey" into your favorite search engine. You'll be amazed at the choices. You can find the travel companies that specialize in a full range of services, such as mobility equipment rental, travel companions, medical surveillance, and much more. There are travel companies that will arrange every detail of your vacation, from door to your destination and back. Thoroughly explore their opportunities in the early stages of planning your trip. Whether you walk or roll, set your sights on these great web resources and bon voyage!

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