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Travel Tips - October 20, 2009
Disabled travelers who are going abroad can ensure that
their planned destination will be accessible, safe and
enjoyable by doing some preparation in advance.
The first step that travelers with disabilities should take
is to review the Department of Transportation pamphlets New
Horizons for the Air Traveler with a Disability and Plane
Talk: Facts for Passengers With Disabilities. Both of these
publications are available at the Department of
Transportation?s website http://www.dot.gov.
Here are some other helpful tips to know before you go,
courtesy of the U.S. Department of State.
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Stretch your back and increase flexibility using this gently
curved arch to help naturally relieve pain caused by excessive
bending, muscle spasms and spinal compression.
Simply lie on the arch on a firm surface for a few minutes per
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* Research in advance: Learn about planned stops and ask
questions about services available. Consider the level of
health care available, as well as local transportation needs
to and from the airport, luggage assistance, and whether
other help will be needed to leave the airport terminal.
* When making reservations, inform the travel agent or
carrier of your disability and the equipment you use, and,
if necessary, request a wheelchair be brought to the gate
upon arrival and any other assistance needed while flying
and at the airport.
* In all cases, ask that your needs and requests be
documented as part of the reservation, and take down the
name of the agent. That way, if there is a problem, you may
be able to quickly show that you are entitled to the service
you requested.
* Seek medical advice: Talk to your physician about the
activities you have planned and your general physical
condition, any immunizations that might be needed, and
medications, whether prescription or over the counter, that
you might need for your trip. Carry a letter from your
attending physician, describing your medical condition and
any prescription medications, including the generic names
of prescribed drugs.
* Your medications: If you take prescription medication,
make sure you have enough to last the duration of the trip,
including extra medicine in case you are delayed. Pack your
medication in your carry-on bag, since checked baggage is
occasionally lost. Always carry your prescriptions in their
labeled containers, not in a pill pack.
* Documentation of immunizations: Take with you proper
documentation of immunizations.
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Makes A Great & Thoughtful Gift...
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DEAL PRICE: $12.99
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This survival kit is perfect for anyone who is outdoors, camping
or hiking. The kit comes with all the pieces packaged in a water
bottle, which is BPA free, 8-1/2" high and has a 32oz capacity
which is great for those long hikes.
You also get so much more (see list below). But what I love is all
the items fit nicely into the water bottle so it doesn't take up a
lot of space AND the entire water bottle can attach to your belt
clip with a metal carabineer... which is also included and attached
to the water bottle.
SURVIVAL KIT CONTAINS:
- One (1) Water Bottle (BPA free), 8-1/2" high & 32oz capacity
- One (1) pocket knife
- One (1) mini flashlight with batteries
- One (1) rain poncho
- One (1) mylar emergency blanket
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* Health and Evacuation Insurance: Make sure you have
adequate health insurance coverage while abroad, including
coverage of medical evacuation (not covered by most domestic
policies). Note that U.S. Medicare and Medicaid programs do
not provide payment for medical services outside the United
States.
* Service dogs: Some countries have restrictions on service
dogs. If you intend to travel with a service dog, be sure to
check on possible restrictions with the embassy or consulate
of each country you will visit. (This and other country
information may be found on each country?s Country Specific
Information at http://travel.state.gov).
* If service dogs are permitted, learn about quarantine or
vaccination requirements. Find out what documents are needed,
including international health certificates and rabies
inoculation certificates, and if the documents need to be
translated. Talk with your vet about tips for traveling
with a dog, and how travel will affect the animal. You may
also want to ensure that hotels will accommodate your service
dog, and that there will be an adequate area for the dog to
relieve itself.
* Maintenance on equipment: Have a maintenance check done on
any equipment you will take with you, to ensure that every-
thing is in working order before you leave. You may want to
research the availability of wheelchair and medical equipment
providers in the areas you plan to visit.
* Carry written plans: Carry with you your written itinerary
and directions of where you wish to go. These can be shown
to people who might be able to help you if you are lost.
Another useful tool is a point-and-conversation guide.
(travel.state.gov)
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Well, that's it for this week, group. Thanks again for
reading, and please keep those comments, complaints and
questions coming in. You can send me an e-mail message at:
mailto:pierce@gophercentral.com
Until next week, thanks for reading.
Your Tipmeister,
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