Access Anything post about the accessible.travel Community
Today Access Anything posted a blog post about the accessible.travel Community as well as our sister site Tour Watch.
Access Anything said:
“FOR THE TRAVELER
The newest one is called the accessible.travel Community, created by one of our peers Craig Grimes, based out of Nicaragua and with extensive experience in travel and adventure travel for people with disabilities in not only South and Central America but in the European Union as well. Craig’s dedication to bettering the online information for PWD shows in this community, a hub created for the traveler to share tips on accessible places he or she has been.
accessible.travel is for the traveler, the researcher, those thirsting for accessible information at their fingertips. In order for the information to grow, the network must grow, so we are sharing this new community so that it can do so. We hope you pay a visit and join. With already 105 members and growing, this is soon to be a vast resource and a great meeting location for like minded travelers with similar needs who seek travel locations without barriers.”
Thanks to Craig & Andy Kennedy at Access Anything for their continued support.
JACK Said,
March 25, 2009 @ 4:46 am
DUE TO LIMITED MOBILITY I NOW HAVE TO USE A 3 WHEL SCOOTER WHILE TRAVELING. HOW IS THE BEST WAY TO HANDLE IT IN AIRPORTS. IT WEIGHS 150 POUNDS. I USE TO RIDE IT RIGHT UP TO THE GATE WHEN I HAD A SMALLER 100 POUND ONE. I CAN WALK 25 YDS WITH ASSISTANCE AND A CANE.
admin Said,
March 25, 2009 @ 10:09 am
Hi Jack,
I think that you should carry on doing the same with the new 150 pound scooter and where possible and take it right up to the door of the aircraft. Then you can walk from the entrance of the plane to your seat with your cane.
The basic advice we should try to follow when you need to board an aircraft is keep hold of your wheelchair or scooter for as long as possible. This is firstly so that you are more comfortable and secondly to try to ensure that it isn’t damaged in transit. Some airlines are easier to deal with than others and the same also applies to airports, you just have to politely state your case and hope they listen!
When getting off the aircraft you should apply the same principles. Before landing speak to the cabin crew and make sure the pilots radio through to the ground handlers that you require your scooter to be brought to the plane exit. Again this will allow you to be more comfortable and also reduce the risk of damage to the scooter.
I hope this helps and if I can be of further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me. Another great way to get advice from fellow travellers with mobility issues is through our accessible.travel Community. I’ll send you an invite, please come and join us!
Craig