Is it possible to fold it up and take it with you?
The answer is yes, but not always.
Some shower wheelchairs have been designed specifically to be able to store easily for travel. I’ve had the opportunity to try out many different options. In this article I want to share the best options.
In this article, we will explore essential tips and considerations on 4 essentials to pack and the best ways to carry your luggage while traveling through airports, hotels, or wherever your journey takes you.
Travel has always been important to me, but I had no idea how that would change when I fell in love and married a C6 quadriplegic. Now having been in the disability world for 27 years, I’m a wife, friend, advocate, lover, caregiver, and when it comes to travel, I’m “The Companion”.
Traveling is one of the most enriching and fulfilling experiences life has to offer. It opens doors to new cultures, people, and adventures, allowing you to create lasting memories. However, for those anxious about traveling in a wheelchair, these opportunities can feel out of reach.
When it comes to ADA compliant hotel rooms, the requirements cover the very basics, at best. Unfortunately, the most fundamental needs of wheelchair-users are often lacking. The shower is not accessible, the door is too narrow, and one issue that stands out the most: the bed is often way too high!