If you are talking about traveling, I have no problem butting into your conversation! I love to hear about people’s trips and swap tips. During my daughter’s Miracle League baseball game last week, I talked to another mom about their Make-A-Wish trip to Disney World. I could easily talk about Disney all day, but she had some questions and concerns about flying with her child with a disability. She had questions about the logistics of
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And how the government could make it easier There are many barriers for people with a disability and they are not all physical. There is an economic cost to having a disability that needs to be recognized. We expect that individuals with a disability will have higher healthcare costs and needs, but we overlook all the “extra” costs. These costs often force people living with a disability to choose between their independence and their government
According to Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA): Assistive technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities. These allow people with disabilities to have more independent and active lives. Some examples are positioning equipment, bed rails, bolsters, pillows, wedges, dressing aids, scooters, talking alarms, communication boards, and specialty switches. Anything that helps someone with a disability
Tips for flying with a loved one who has a disability. I love to travel. For me, planning a trip is just as much fun as the trip. I love the decision making and anticipation that comes with a trip. I love the adventures with my family and the experiences we share. What I don’t love, is the stress that can come from traveling with a child with disabilities. Many parents who have children with
As a parent of a daughter with disabilities, it feels like I am always thinking about the “worst case” scenarios so that I am prepared. This is futile because you can never prepare for all situations. The thought of a fire in our home is panic-inducing. Add in a daughter that cannot move on her own or speak and it is a completely different world. Fortunately, we only deal with hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, and mudslides
Yes, I am one of those people. I pack my luggage at least two weeks before a trip. I have lists for my list of what to bring. I create itineraries, book excursions, and make dining reservations. I check weather reports, airline delays, and road construction issues. It is just who I am. I know you’re thinking that I am stressed during this, but, for me, it is part of planning a vacation and I