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For many people, traveling with a disability brings with it a wide set of additional costs that a non-disabled person would never even consider. We thought it might be interesting to ask about these extra costs and ask you, the audience, what it costs for you to travel as a disabled person.
Tell us which costs are directly and…
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I’m from CA.
At home, the state pays for my in-home personal care assistant (PCA). When I travel, the PCA can’t travel with me. So, I have to pay for a PCA ‘out of pocket’ just to help me for two hours each day.
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Traveling with someone for personal care really adds to the price. I cannot go without them. A hotel room can be shared, and I’d need one anyway, but the airfare is the biggest unavoidable cost.
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I have been reading a lot about Sedona, Arizona recently. I had never heard of the vortex phenomenon and was very interested! That is, until there was mention of a UFO Tour, and then I’m like 😅 I only want the peaceful and healing energy not aliens. Still intrigued though
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I’d love to go to Hawaii
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For the luxury travelers with disabilities:
karryon.com.au
Luxury hoteliers widening their doors to accessible travel
Around 1.3 billion people around the world live with a disability,these are the hotels leading the way in making travel accessible to all.
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Very interesting article. It would be great if not only luxury hotels/resorts but ordinary 3-4 star hotels/resorts would pay more attention to customers with a mobility issue.
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Supported Travel eXperiences (STX) started the discussion Hong Kong equipment in the forum General Discussions 2 months ago
Hi All. I am trying to find an equipment in company in Hong Kong that will rent a very specific commode and hoist for a client. I have tried Red Cross, 3-Med & Rehab Society and they cannot help. I cannot seem to find any other companies. Can anyone help me?
GeertjeWith the 2024 Paralympic Games just ending in Paris, a new documentary titled Accessibility for All highlights the challenges elite athletes with disabilities face in simply getting to the games.
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For Paralympic Athletes, Travel Can Be One of the Biggest Barriers to Competing
With the 2024 Paralympic Games currently underway in Paris, a new documentary titled Accessibility for All highlights the challenges elite athletes with disabilities face in simply getting to the games.
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