Weekly Check-ins For June 1 - June 7,2020
Dear disability community!
Summer is coming to the north hemisphere of the Earth. It is time when many people from all around the world travel and go to vacation. At least did they so in times before coronavirus pandemics outbreak. Travelling can be a struggle for people with disabilities even in times when there was no coronavirus pandemics as they need accomodations which aren't always present and cause that some awesome tourist places are inaccessible to them. Coronavirus pandemics will have severe consequences on tourism this year. Many people will decide to stay home due to coronavirus pandemics which is still present in many places of the world. It will be even harder for disabled people. For example, lifts are very risky places to catch coronavirus and so, everyone is advised to use stairs instead of lifts. It can be huge obstacle for people who need wheelchairs. Everyone has to wear masks in closed public places such as hotels which can affect people with hearing loss who rely on lip reading.
Checkin questions:
1) If there wasn't coronavirus threat, would you like to travel?
2) How much does your disability affect your ability to go places?
3) Which was your dream destination before coronavirus pandemics?
4) How will coronavirus disease pandemics affect your travel plans for this year?
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@gentleSun78
1) If there wasn't coronavirus threat, would you like to travel? Which was your dream destination before coronavirus outbreak?: Yes of course I would like to travel. My dream destination is Japan.
2) How much does your disability affect your ability to go places?: My disability does not affect my ability to travel and go sightseeing.
3) Which was your dream destination before coronavirus pandemics?: I think I already answered that lol!!!. It's Japan
4) How will coronavirus disease pandemics affect your travel plans for this year?: I don't have any travel plans at the moment.
@azuladragon34 I hope you get to go to Japan at some point.
@azuladragon34 I am glad that you like to travel. I am glad that your disability doesn't affect your ability to travel and go sightseeing. I hope that you will be able to go to Japan.
@gentleSun78
1) If there wasn't coronavirus threat, would you like to travel? Which was your dream destination before coronavirus outbreak?
I would like to travel. My destination would be Myrtle Beach South Carolina.
2) How much does your disability affect your ability to go places?
The beach at myrtle beach is inaccessable to wheelchairs.
3) Which was your dream destination before coronavirus pandemics?
Myrtle Beach
4) How will coronavirus disease pandemics affect your travel plans for this year?
I'm staying how where it is safe
@WeedyGarden Have you ever used one of the sand wheelchairs or whatever they are called? I wonder how well they work. It would be nice if more beaches had things like that available.
@AffyAvo no, I haven't tried one, it would be fun. I like to stand in the ocean and get knocked over by the waves, it's a humbling experience. Czn't stand in the ocean anymore.
@AffyAvo I would like to try beach wheelchair but they aren't available where i live. I hope that they will be available in the near future.
@WeedyGarden I am glad that you found travel destination which is accessible to wheelchairs. I hope that you will be able to go there when it will be safe to travel again.
@gentleSun78
Checkin questions:
1) If there wasn't coronavirus threat, would you like to travel? Yes!
2) How much does your disability affect your ability to go places? A lot because I am so self-conscious and anxious. It isnt physical for me. It is mental.
3) Which was your dream destination before coronavirus pandemics? Just locally, Id like to go to concerts. Internationally, I dream of moving to Australia.
4) How will coronavirus disease pandemics affect your travel plans for this year? I am staying in far more. I wont go anywhere except grocery stores and other necessities. But, Im an introvert and prefer to keep to myself, plus with my mental disabilities (PTSD) I am uncomfortable going out. Also, I am poor.
@purpleTree4652 It's hard when what you feel comfortable with vs. what you want to do don't align. Perhaps over time they won't conflict as much.
@purpleTree4652 it must be very hard for you to cope travelling with your mental disability (PTSD) and regarding that you are poor. I hope that you will eventuelly be able to go to your dream places again and that you will be able to enjoy them.
1) If there wasn't coronavirus threat, would you like to travel?
Yes, there are many places I would like to see.
2) How much does your disability affect your ability to go places?
A fair bit. I can go places, but it makes it more difficult. The travel itself can be a trigger (pressure changes, vibrations, etc). Then there's the issue of if destinations will have what I need. Medical travel insurance can also be complicated to get enough coverage for pre-existing conditions.
3) Which was your dream destination before coronavirus pandemics?
Australia and New Zealand both sound interesting to me, although it's not like I had plans lined up or anything.
4) How will coronavirus disease pandemics affect your travel plans for this year?
Not much. I typically would go to my hometown at least once though and I don't know if that will happen. It's not restricted, but I would normally stay at my parents' house and being a house guest/having house guests is something I am not comfortable with at this time. That city also has had more cases, so just going to a store or something like that to pick up something is a bit riskier there, although that is changing over time.
@AffyAvo I am glad that you like to travel. It must be hard for you that you have got issues finding travel health insurance which will cover your pre existing conditions. I hope that you will eventuelly be able to travel to Australia and New Zealand.
Hi I am in pain and very depressed and cramps
@Jennifer77 Sorry to hear you're in pain and are depressed. Do you have anything available to you that helps? Medications you can take, a bath or some heat, gentle stretches, calling a friend, relaxation techniques?
I hope things improve.
@Jennifer77 it must be very hard for you to cope with cramps and pain. Do you feel comfortable telling what caused you cramps and pain? How do you cope with them? What helps you coping?
@gentleSun78
1) If there wasn't coronavirus threat, would you like to travel? - Yes
2) How much does your disability affect your ability to go places? - N/A
3) Which was your dream destination before coronavirus pandemics? - China (No Joke)
4) How will coronavirus disease pandemics affect your travel plans for this year? - Not able to enter China
@gentleSun78
1) If there wasn't coronavirus threat, would you like to travel?
Yes. I love traveling anywhere I can.
2) How much does your disability affect your ability to go places?
Not a whole lot. I just recently got a new power wheelchair, so I imagine my possibilities are that much greater.
3) Which was your dream destination before coronavirus pandemics?
So before the outbreak, I was actually planning and REALLY, REALLY looking forward to going to Galaxy's Edge in Disney World – being the Star Wars nerd that I am – but unfortunately that didn't work out.
4) How will coronavirus disease pandemics affect your travel plans for this year?
Very much so. It will even stop me from doing the little things since I have a list of medical issues, including diabetes. I'm pretty vulnerable to the disease, so I'm just trying to stay home as much as possible.
@gentleSun78
1) If there wasn't coronavirus threat, would you like to travel?
Yes. I love traveling anywhere I can.
2) How much does your disability affect your ability to go places?
Not a whole lot. I just recently got a new power wheelchair, so I imagine my possibilities are that much greater.
3) Which was your dream destination before coronavirus pandemics?
So before the outbreak, I was actually planning and REALLY, REALLY looking forward to going to Galaxy's Edge in Disney World – being the Star Wars nerd that I am – but unfortunately that didn't work out.
4) How will coronavirus disease pandemics affect your travel plans for this year?
Very much so. It will even stop me from doing the little things since I have a list of medical issues, including diabetes. I'm pretty vulnerable to the disease, so I'm just trying to stay home as much as possible.
@gentleSun78
1) If there wasn't coronavirus threat, would you like to travel? Yes
2) How much does your disability affect your ability to go places? A moderate amount. The pain can get pretty bad from walking around so much.
3) Which was your dream destination before coronavirus pandemics? I didn't really have one.
4) How will coronavirus disease pandemics affect your travel plans for this year? Some friends want to go somewhere nearby in October, but we'll see.
