5 WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL PROS

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Ashley Lyn Olson Hack 4: Protect your chair

“Be prepared, fold down, wrap in foam and secure anything that can be broken – especially the joystick that controls a power chair,” she says.

Hack 5: Communicate directly with your hotel

Ashley says to beware of chain hotel websites and their pictures of accessible rooms.

“They use generic pictures, so what you see may not be your room,” she says.

“Call ahead and make sure the room has a roll-in shower if that’s what you need. 

Have them send cell phone pictures to prove there is a level entrance to the property or the space you require in your room. 

Call direct to tell them you need the accessible room, so they don’t give it away if your flight is delayed and you arrive late at night.”