There are several resources out there that are dedicated to disability travel planning and accommodations. Anyone that has a disability or that is planning to travel with someone that has a disability must make their arrangements with a little more care than other travelers.

Disability travel becomes much easier when you offer yourself the chance to gather up information that is necessary to help arm you for what you might face. If you can book through an agent that has experience in helping the disabled make the most out of their vacations or business trips, you have a serious leg up on your trip.

Otherwise you are going to need to get on the phone and ask some questions well before your departure, and most definitely before you actually book the trip. Starting with the airport, make sure you understand their rules and regulations regarding special needs individuals. Some airlines will have you check your wheelchair and then offer you one that belongs to the airport.

Of course, this can significantly shorten the time you have to get from one terminal to the next in the event of a connecting flight. Scheduling three hours or more between connecting flights can help make up for the slow airline response to wheelchair needs.

Most of the time you will simply have to go through the individual scan. Airport security personnel are required to ask you if there are areas of your body that are painful or sensitive to touch. Be sure to let them know if you are feeling violated in any way.

There are many aspects of traveling that airports, train stations, cab companies, and hotels tend to overlook because they are not familiar with all of the needs of their guests and customers. Able bodied individuals often run into snags, which means anyone with a disability might expect to run into a few snags as well. Planning for additional time is essential to a successful trip.

Travel to and from your hotel should be simple. While not all cab companies are willing or able to go out of their way to make sure your needs are well met, your hotel or inn should be able to connect you with the best transportation choice possible. Well planned disability travel should not mean extra complications, and planning in advance can help prevent such complications.