Insights from The Orlando Senior Help Desk: Traveling with a wheelchair user

Traveling when you’re caring for someone in a wheelchair requires planning ahead. Here are some tips to make traveling with someone in a wheelchair just a bit easier.

Hotel Tips

When booking a hotel, ask if they have accessible rooms available. This may require booking over the phone, because sometimes you can’t select a disabled room online. Confirm with the hotel that their accessible room has the features you need.

Road Trip Tips

If you’re driving very far, rest stops are inevitable. Not all of them are handicap accessible, so preplan your rest stops.

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