Quick Travelling Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs (1)

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Quick 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.
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Show 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.

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Plan 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.

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Go 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.

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Speak 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.

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Keep 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.

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Make 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.

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• 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.