Travel by Air

A woman that uses a wheelchair is looking inside her bag while in the airport.

Flying with a disability need not create any hindrance to your journey. While travel remains slightly more complicated than for the average flier, most airlines are now trying to improve their service to customers with disabilities and government regulations are in place to protect travelers with disabilities. If you have a medical implant, wear a prosthesis, or use any assistive devices, be prepared to explain your device and to be scrutinized by airport security. For the latest TSA rules, regulations, and restrictions on medical devices, check these two web pages:

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1374.shtm
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1370.shtm

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You will also have to choose the mode of ground transportation when you land. These may include mobility scooters, transit wheelchairs, walkers, etc., to provide proper access as you travel through the airport and meet the hotel bus, limo, or taxi service that will take you to your hotel or other destination. Travel by Train and/or Bus

Trains are slower, but for some they offer more comfort. Both Amtrak trains (http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?c=AM_Content_C&pagename=am%2FLayout&cid=1241245658299) and Greyhound buses (http://www.greyhound.com/en/ticketsandtravel/disabledtravelers.aspx ) sometimes offer special deals for people with disabilities who are traveling with family and/or a caregiver. Trains also have accessible seating and sleepers that can be reserved in advance.