This presentation will include safety tips and recommendations for traveling by wheelchair users, including information on air travel. We will review the planning process and questions to ask hotels/destinations for both local and international trips. First hand stories from from wheelchair users will be shared along with strategies and tips for problem solving. Additionally, we will review a standard packing list developed by therapists based on wheelchair users' recommendations.

Learning Outcomes

Describe the step-by-step process for traveling by a wheelchair user
List 3 considerations and tips to consider during the planning process related to the hotel, entertainment, and local transportation
Identify 2 basic problem solving tools to ensure successful trip