August 2006 - Posts

• Airline Abuse

  Question: My sister is in an electric wheelchair. She was thinking of taking a trip, but she’s worried that if she goes on a plane they might disassemble the battery on her wheelchair and mess the chair up. Do you know what the general treatment is of Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 02, 2006 9:45 PM by Editor | 1 Comments

• Wheelchairs on Airplanes

  Question: My mother will be flying soon and will need a wheelchair - not only to get to the boarding ramp, but to be wheeled to her seat in the plane as well. We realize wheelchairs are provided for those who need assistance on the ramp, but what about Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 02, 2006 9:44 PM by Editor | 2 Comments

• Insuring Wheelchairs

  Question: I am looking for a firm that will insure my wheelchair against damage etc. especially on airlines, as they tend to handle them roughly. ~Lisanne Answer: Travel insurance is important for disabled people when they go on holidays because most Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 02, 2006 9:44 PM by Editor | 0 Comments

• Wheelchair Transport

  Question: Do you have any ideas for how to best transport a manual wheelchair in a regular sized car? When we go shopping the wheelchair takes up the entire trunk. Answer: I'm not really sure what type of wheelchair you have or what type of car you have Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 02, 2006 9:44 PM by Editor | 2 Comments

• Travel Websites

  Question: Do you know of a website that has lists of hotels that are wheelchair accessible and are equipped with amenities for disabled travelers? ~Chris Answer: The Internet is a rich source of accessible travel websites and articles. The Wheelchair Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 02, 2006 9:43 PM by Editor | 1 Comments