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(1.) To the people with disabilities: When travelling, never lose your voice but don’t be too loud either. To the able-bodied: listen and learn. Travel is about learning and discovery.
(2.) Never check your shower chair. Take it with you in your carry-on.
(3.) Don’t be afraid to self-advocate!
(4.) Be mentally prepared for travel but don’t fear the journey!
(5.) Surround yourself with the right team/companion for travel purposes.
(6.) Try an adaptive activity. Give it a shot. If you don’t like it, you don’t have to do it again.
(7.) Travel! It’s very healthy and enlightening to finally do something that you always wanted to do.
(8.) Remember . . . regardless of what life throws at you, there is always a way to overcome it.
(9.) When planning travel, do your homework thoroughly, prepare yourself mentally for obstacles and manage them. Life is about finding solutions.
(10.) Did you know . . .
– you can bring an extra bag of medical supplies on your flight for free. Find more information here:
Canada: Transport Canada
USA: Transportation Security Administration
UK: UK Civil Aviation Authority
– wheelchair users: During your flight, you can request the use of an aisle chair to take you to the bathroom.