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Traveling Overseas with Disabilities
Individual countries have their own standards of
accessibility for disabled travelers. Some countries
have nondiscrimination laws that help to protect
travelers with disabilities, while other countries do
not. Preparation before you go can help ensure that
your planned destination will be accessible, safe and
enjoyable
accessibility for disabled travelers. Some countries
have nondiscrimination laws that help to protect
travelers with disabilities, while other countries do
not. Preparation before you go can help ensure that
your planned destination will be accessible, safe and
enjoyable
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.
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.
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. 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 everything 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.
Next: Passport Requirements
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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.
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. 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 everything 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.
Next: Passport Requirements
Back to: Overseas Travel Information and Tips - first page
Travelers with disabilities should 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. In addition, travelers with disabilities
should learn about the places they will visit and discuss the trip with a physician:
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. In addition, travelers with disabilities
should learn about the places they will visit and discuss the trip with a physician:
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