[…]posts will focus on disability lifestyle commentary and advice, such as day to day living tips, accessibletravel, movie reviews, parenting advice, etc. Ask a Peer. We hate to play favorites – but we really love this section. Magee has a renowned peer mentoring program that pairs people with disabilities with newly injured to give them advice and recommendations from someone who has been there before. Blog visitors will be given an opportunity to ask their own questions, which the peers will answer in bi-weekly posts. But what makes a blog great isn’t just the content (though that certainly helps). […]
[…]accessible or have nothing. Be sure to call ahead to find out. The peers also recommended several accessibletravel websites, including TripAdvisor, WheelchairTraveling.com and the country’s tourism agencies. Here are some thoughts from our peer mentors: “Since my injury (T-3 complete), my wife and I have been to London four times. On the first trip, we booked a special van to get us around, but quickly discovered that all London cabs are wheelchair accessible, are equipped with short ramps, and have trained cabbies who can use those ramps to tilt you up into the cab in the chair.” “Of all […]
[…]you probably have to endure a trip to the airport. But never fear! All week long, our resident accessibletravel expert Mark Chilutti will be sharing his tips to make your flying foray easy and – dare we say? – even pleasant. Today’s post focuses on first things first: booking your flight. Taking a trip on an airplane when you have a disability is easier than you might think, and through the next few posts, I will walk you through the process. Today, we’re going to talk about the very first step: booking your flight. While this may seem pretty […]
[…]flight, and Part II provided advice and options for getting to the airport. Today, our resident accessibletravel expert Mark will share his tips on checking in. Okay, you’re trip is booked, you’ve successfully got yourself to the airport – now what? Now it’s time for check-in. This is easy enough, but when you have a disability, there are a few extra things to consider. Here’s what you need to know about check-in, with some of my tips and recommendations. Arrive earlier. With air travel, there is always a possibility of delays – and not just for take-off. This is especially […]
[…]options for getting to the airport, and Part III offered tips for checking in. Today, our resident accessibletravel expert Mark will share his tips on getting through security. We all have heard stories about the challenges of airport security for people with disabilities (and, let’s be honest, for able-bodied people as well). But as a frequent traveler, I can assure you that it is not as bad as you have heard! If this is your first trip post-injury or illness, you may not know what to expect. I’ll walk you through the process and give you my tips for […]
[…]ACCESSIBLETRAVEL TIPS ____ Accessible Air Travel We have all heard stories about the challenges of air travel for people with disabilities (and, let’s be honest, for able-bodied people as well). But it is not as bad as you might think! If this is your first trip post-injury or illness, you may not know what to expect. The experts at Magee are here to walk you through the process and give you their tips for making it as easy as possible. Follow these guides for wheelchair accessible air travel: TIPS FOR BOOKING YOUR FLIGHT Taking a trip […]
[…]their classified section. Also, you can find some on the internet here. Finally, remember what is accessible for someone else may not be accessible for you, so be thorough in your research and […]
[…]injury, use a Permobil C500 for mobility, and stay in my wheelchair (i.e. do not transfer) when I travel. I travel on Amtrak four to six days a year—typically day trips on the Northeast Corridor between Trenton, NJ and Washington, DC. I have traveled on three types of Amtrak train cars: Acela business class, Amfleet coach class, and the Viewliner in its accessible bedroom. My descriptions include most Amtrak passenger cars able to accommodate wheelchairs (the main exception being the Superliner sleeper car with an accessible bedroom). Before I discuss the accessibility of the trains, let me briefly describe how […]
[…]to complete with endless discussions on how to create an authentic “day in the life” of a traveler with a disability. This video could not have been done without the help of former patient Josh Jones. Josh agreed to be the actor in our video to show others that possibilities are endless after sustaining a physical injury. The travel video was designed to be used as an educational tool in Magee’s inpatient and outpatient facilities to provide patients and caregivers with knowledge of leisure opportunities. We hope it will allow all people to know there is life after injury. Share this video […]
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