Title: Quick Travelling Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs (1)
1Quick Travelling Tips for Parents of Children
with Special Needs
Most parents would say that having a vacation
with children requires a lot of planning.
However, parents of children with special needs
have to go a few extra miles when planning a trip
with their kids. Even though it may require you
to be more organized, it certainly can help you
make beautiful memories as a family that you will
cherish forever. Here some useful tips that can
help you enjoy your travel with your disable
child while enjoying the trip to the fullest.
2Show some courage
- Usually, parents of children with special needs
shy away from making travel plans with their
kids. The fear of going through sensitive time on
board and away from home can be quite
overwhelming for many. However, its good to show
some courage and put your assumptions aside. As
long as the childs physician doesnt suggest
otherwise, you can surely make successful family
travel trips.
3Plan ahead
- The key to a successful vacation or trip is to
plan well. Especially when you have children with
special needs, you will need to put a lot of
thought into planning your stops and
destinations. Choose transits and stops that can
accommodate your childs needs. Keep necessary
stuff like medications, special needs equipment
with you to make sure everything is handy
whenever required.
4Go double
- When packing items for your child, make sure you
put extra of everything, especially clothes and
medication. By extra, it is even safe and
recommended to stock up for double the amount. If
youre planning a weeklong trip, stock up for a
fortnight. Keep a checklist with you of important
items that you must not go without at all.
5Speak to your childs physician
- Talk to your childs physician about your trip
details. Ask for any special arrangements that
the physician recommends for your child on the
trip. Also, get contact details of local
physicians or doctors at your travel destination.
Also keep health insurance cards at all times
with you in case you need to visit a specialist
or physician at your travel destination. Also ask
the physician for a detailed written description
of your childs health condition and the type of
assistance he or she may require.
6Keep essentials at hand
- Its good to keep the things your child needs
near you. These things may include toys,
medicines, first aids kits, special equipment,
medical reports, etc. Keep a checklist of things
to ensure youve got everything ready before you
head out.
7Make transport arrangements
- Talk to your accessible travel agent about your
childs needs in details. Most travel agents
accommodate accessible travel and provide special
needs equipment like walking aides, electric
mobility scooters, wheelchairs, bath equipment,
baby cribs, etc. Give detailed information about
your childs need so they can get you the right
equipment in time. Also, check with the agent
whether special transport at airport, hotel and
cruise lines is included in package. In case its
not, you will have to opt for electric scooter
rentals or other equipment rentals from special
needs service providers.
8- Last, but not the least, make the most of your
family trip and look past any imperfections or
glitches you may have to face during the journey.
The most important thing after all is to enjoy
your trip as a family and make beautiful memories
for a lifetime.
This presentation was made by Special Needs at
Sea providing wheelchair rentals across USA.