I've generally never had a disability before so I don't really know. However, most of the time I can imagine it can be moving from place to place, or being unable to do certain leisure activities when traveling that can be challenging. It's great you are bringing this topic to discussion :)
@MercyHealsYou
Thanks for posting mercy.
@Mercylistensalways
I hope you will share this with others.
@Fireskye13
This post is a great idea, Skye. Keep it up!
@YourBoyZeus
Aww thanks appreciate the support.
@MisterAvocadoMan
Thanks, I can use all the support I can get.
Please share with everyone you know, I'd love this forum to go viral
@horizon22
Ik this really late, but thx for posting, if u have any thoughts please share.
@Fireskye13 my grandpa had to be pushed through the airport into a wheel chair he didn't really like not having the independence it can a bit hard to have others help you sometimes but it's good and I see lie airport staff do there best to look after ppl with disabilities and be more accommodating I only like went on one topic but it is important like going onto bus getting a hotel which some who can't walk on stairs can't access ramps and things
@Julia27LockRuby100314
Thanks for sharing your story. Independence is a big deal. I'm glad the staff was helpful.
@Fireskye13 :) it's a nice thread
@Julia27LockRuby100314
I hope you will share it with others, I could really use the support.
@Fireskye13
how do I share it? I'd put it on support rms here and some more ppl could see but I'm not sure how to:/
@Julia27LockRuby100314
All you have to do is jus post what it is youd like to share.
@Julia27LockRuby100314
You can copy the link as well
@Fireskye13
Great post!!! I hope this helps many as i know even with my disabilities i am terrified of traveling on transpoet locally and things! We all must stick together and share experiences!
Stay Strong and Keep Fighting
-Joy<3
@JoyIntoDarkness
Thanks for posting and for the support it's greatly appreciated.
If you have a disability and travel even local bus car train whatever please share your experience if youd be comfortable doing so.
@Fireskye13
Honestly i io no where alone due to fear and anxiety aha! All i know is that i have a panic alarm incase i fall and need help!
-joy <3
@JoyIntoDarkness
I understand not going anywhere alot, I don't either. I've heard of those alarms, sounds like a good way to stay safe
@Fireskye13 there are actual travel agencys that deal with disabilities,
@WeedyGarden
I didn't know that, thanks so much for the information.
@Fireskye13
I can't speak for others, but when I go on holiday, these are some of the difficulties I experience.
When we go on holiday, it nearly always involves a lot of walking, more than I do day to day. Normally, I'll walk about 2000-5000 steps, sometimes a lot less, a day. When on holiday, this often goes up to 10-20,000 steps a day! I find this causes my hip joints to become inflamed and sometimes it can trigger full body pain. I usually have to take painkillers and that usually helps thankfully.
I know I should probably use a wheelchair, and that's what I'd recommend to someone else, but that's not really an option when you have somewhat unsupportive family who would judge me for it. :\ Sitting down often or using any available transport, like those free drive trains that go around large places, are a big help.
Flights are okay for me, as long as I can fidget around a little and get up. I wear flight socks (which I wear every day anyway) and I generally feel okay when I fly thankfully. My legs can ache/hurt sometimes though.
I drive and I can do that fine, I don't really take buses or trains often, but when I'm in pain or tired, it's always helpful to be able to sit down, otherwise the journey can be like torture.
May I ask why you're interested in this?
@MythologicalMayhem
Thanks so much for sharing. I'm interested in this cause I'm hoping to help others.
Here's a little about my traveling. �
I wont ride in a vechile, I won't get in 1 willingly. If I go anywhere I'm usually in a pull behind trailer behind a bicycle. It makes going anywhere very difficult for me and my family. �
Traveling with disabilities can be really difficult. Depending on what your needs are I would recommend taking things with you that feel like home, especially if traveling causes you a lot of anxiety, in a car, like you mentioned above. Having comfort items could help. Stuffed animals or blankets!
@playfulPalm95
Thanks so much for the post! Those are pawsome ideas.
@Fireskye13 I know for me it means having to pack extra meds or anything else in case something were to happen even if I am just traveling somewhere not too far away.
@littlePapaya2167
Pap, thanks so much for posting. Having extra supplies is a good idea. I hope you have safe travels.
Heya @Fireskye13 ! This is such an important topic for discussion-thank you for creating this thread!
What are the challenges facing people traveling with disabilities?
I think the answer to this question is specific to the disability, the person travelling, has. I do not know if I can provide a general answer that would apply across disabilities.
To provide a few examples though- the bus and suburban train system in my city isn't wheelchair friendly. (Specifically, there aren't elevators to cross platforms, or ramps to board buses). A significant portion of the city does have decent footpaths that make it more wheelchair friendly, and most multi-floor complexes do have elevators!
As another example, not many people here know or understand sign language, which as you can guess makes it difficult for people who are hard of hearing to communicate while buying tickets, etc.
I think @comfortableEyes5 is more knowledgeable than me on the difficulties people with disabilities may face while travelling, so I'm tagging them in, if they would like to answer (when they're free)
Do you have any tip for traveling with disabilities. Please share any thoughts, stories, tip or anything with traveling with disabilities.
A lot of people mentioned medications and I think that's an important point! Additionally, I also think-that it would be a good idea to travel with someone you know, wherever possible, as opposed to travelling alone. It's easier when you know there's someone around you, whom you can ask for assistance if you need it.
Another suggestion I'd make is checking up with someone who has been to the spot you're travelling to, to get to know if the place is friendly to your disability. Sometimes, you can find out if a spot (a restaurant, a tourist spot, etc.) is disability-friendly by searching on the Internet, and/or by calling them.
@bouncySalamander26
" As another example, not many people here know or understand sign language, which as you can guess makes it difficult for people who are hard of hearing to communicate while buying tickets, etc. "
True but there are now smartphone apps that transcribe human speech into visual text. Live Transcribe is one (a google app) and Ava is another. Both are free apps. They are not perfect but they are better than struggling vainly to understand someone. Masks make it so much worse now because unless the mask is clear, the lips are covered, making lipreading or speechreading impossible.
@InquireWithin
That's of great help! I was not aware of the existence of the apps, but they do seem like they'd be incredibly useful.
I'm unable to try Ava, as Play Store doesn't allow it in my country :( but Live Transcribe seems to work for some of the regional languages here-and that's honestly quite amazing.
Thank you for sharing information about them, and spreading awareness<3 I'm grateful you did!
@bouncySalamander26
You're quite welcome. I tried Ava first but it was not very user friendly, so you are not missing a thing. I stopped using it. Live Transcribe is much better, but still, if there's background noise, it does not work as well. I learned I have to ask for clarification from the speaker, if it "reads" something peculiar or that seems like a total non-sequitur or doesn't seem to reflect the situation. for example, if a person said "I did see something" it might transcribe "I didn't see something." So if you're unsure, it's wise to ask for clarification. You can use it on speakerphone in a telephone call but again if the person's call signal is weak or static-y, the transcription accuracy drops.
@InquireWithin
Ah-Thank you for the review of it! I can imagine using Live Transcribe may not work perfectly in ambient surroundings, all the time.
I understand Text-to-Speech in general has limitations 
And ah-the example that you provided depicts that quite well. I appreciate you detailing some of its constraints as well, that certainly helps on a more practical level!
@InquireWithin
Thanks for the information, I appreciate the help.
@bouncySalamander26
Thanks so much for the support I really appreciate it!!
Your examples were great, I hope those issues will change soon.
