Just because a person happens to be disabled should not bar him or her from experiencing the holiday of a lifetime. And in this day and age, disability does not have to represent any form of barrier. Booking the holiday is easy, and getting excited is even easier. But what happens when it comes to the travel arrangements?

1. Getting to Your Destination - How to Travel for Your
Disabled Holiday
Just because a person happens to be disabled should not bar him or her
from experiencing the holiday of a lifetime. And in this day and age,
disability does not have to represent any form of barrier. Booking the
holiday is easy, and getting excited is even easier. But what happens when
it comes to the travel arrangements?
Understand Your Needs
Disabled holidays are mainly about the preparation. You need to be clear
about your needs before you book anything. There are probably many
types of holidays, as well as destinations that are unsuitable for your
requirements. And even those that are suitable may require preparation for
medication and special travel options well in advance.
Remember that nobody will be able to do this for you. The expert here is
you.

2. The Trick with Accessible Accommodation
The general perception is that you should book holiday accommodation
well in advance so you can avail of the best possible prices. The disabled
have another motivation in mind when it comes to advance booking though
because accessible accommodation for the disabled is always in high
demand.
If you decide to take disabled holidays in London or some other large city,
this is not as much of a problem. But smaller and more secluded locations
may present problems and lead to disappointment if you fail to book at
least six months in advance.
Guarantee Accessible Accommodation
The issue with many holiday companies is that, when you book with many
of these, your accessible accommodation is a 'request', not a guarantee.
Make sure you only look at options from a company that can guarantee
accessible accommodation.
Liaise with Your Doctor
It is vital that you liaise with your doctor before committing to any specific
holiday. He or she should prescribe any medications you may need, as well
as a medical alert card, so if you are abroad, for example, a foreign doctor
that may need to treat you will have all the information they need.
Travelling to a Foreign Land by Plane
There is nothing more frustrating than trying to negotiate a busy airport.
First of all, you should have all required medical documentation so that
your medications can get through security. You should also notify the
airport in advance that you have a disability. Doing so will enable the
airport to fast-track you through security, and many airports now have
lounges where the disabled can rest before their flight.
If you feel that you are unable to survive a long-haul flight without access to
a disabled bathroom, it may be worth taking multiple connecting flights.
Unfortunately, most bathrooms on planes are not suitable for disabled use.

3. Book Airport Transport in Advance
There could be a specific lack of safe transport upon landing at your
destination. Most airport shuttles are not suitable for the disabled. Some
taxis may be available, but do you really want to leave it to chance?
Booking with the right holiday company will ensure that you have
specialized transport ready and waiting for you.
Conclusion
Follow these tips to ensure that you have a great holiday this summer.
Where will you take your holiday in 2016?