Know your capabilities. Do you ordinarily use public transportation? If you suffer from chronic pain, how far can you walk? Regardless of your condition, schedule plenty of rest periods to help reduce fatigue. Many common cancer treatments weaken the immune system. This, in turn, may limit the value of vaccinations that are required to travel to some international destinations. When in doubt, always consult your doctor.
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Research the options. Keep looking until you find what you want. It can be very helpful to make a checklist to identify your needs. The I Can Travel website (http://www.i-can-travel.com/destinations/) includes a checklist that will help you compare potential destination sites. When using this quick checklist, consider the factors most relevant to your situation accordingly. Once you have done this, you can then select travel providers and agents who know about your needs and can accommodate them. Confirm arrangements with them (in writing, if possible) before you go. When talking to these people, present your disability realistically and positively.
Assemble important information. This includes all medicines with their prescriptions, contact information for your primary care physician and other key specialists, your home pharmacy, and your medical insurance carrier. Know the international access phone numbers if you're traveling abroad.
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If traveling abroad, know the rules of the country you're traveling to. Do you travel with a service dog or a wheelchair? If so, make sure in advance that know the rules of the country you're traveling to. What are its quarantine laws? What kinds of documentation does it require? How will your wheelchair be stored? If you have an electrical charger for your power wheelchair or other assistive device, make sure it is compatible with local electrical outlets. If you need to travel with oxygen, it is important to know your options ahead of time.