Nowadays, not only healthy people go for a journey, but also do the disabled people, who may need some help when travelling. The following tips are designed to help disabled travelers and their companions anticipate some of the challenges they may encounter and make travel more accessible. This must be useful to disabled travelers.
Travel Preparation
Choosing a suitable itinerary
Before booking a tour, describe your disability to the operator in detail to ensure proper arrangements can be made.
Have a thorough physical examination and consult your doctor about your present physical condition
Describe the trip to your doctor and ask for advice.
Pack enough medication to last a few days longer than you expect to be away in case of unexpected delays
Take a doctor's note and phone number.
Bring your adaptive aids such as hearing aids and crutchers. If you use a wheelchair, be sure to bring some spare nuts and bolts and specialized tools to dismantle it.
Check your health insurance policy. If it does not provide for overseas visits, consider requesting your insurer to extend the policy. It is also advisable to take out travel insurance to cover you in the event of accidental injury as well as cover for medical expenses, you may encounter in the countries you will be traveling through.
Accessible Facilities for the Disabled
Airlines and airports in China have made efforts to improve their facilities. The airport is equipped with lifts and ramps to provide easy access for disabled travelers. Wheelchairs and assistance can be arranged for passengers on the aircraft. Passengers' folding wheelchairs will be carried for free.
Most top-class hotels have special access facilities. You should contact the hotel in order to reserve appropriate accommodation.
