4. AIRPORT ADAPTATIONS
While the destination is your focus, you should also consider the airport, if you fly. Airports are critical because you could spend hours waiting on a flight. Pick vacation destinations with airports that are accommodating to individuals with disabilities. Some airports assign professionals to guide you and your family member with disabilities through security and to the plane to make the day easier. Search for sensory rooms at the airport for calming environments while you wait to board.
5. ATTRACTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Attractions accommodating individuals with disabilities stand out because they remove typical limitations you see in theme parks. Some include sensory-friendly movie theaters, easy-toaccess roller coasters and adaptive playground equipment. Other attractions provide adaptive recreation with horseback riding and relaxing camping trips.
Summer is an excellent time to go on trips. While planning this vacation requires attention to detail, there are plenty of destinations for individuals with disabilities. Prioritize fun for your family member with disabilities, while balancing their comfort and safety in each location.•
References
References What are sensory toys and how do they help? autismspeaks.org/blog/what-are-sensory-toys
Wheelchair-accessible trails of the Northeast fws.gov/story/wheelchair-accessible-trails- northeast
Health for California What's the Difference Between High Deductible and Low Deductible Plans? healthforcalifornia.com/blog/difference-between-high-deductible-low-deductible-plans
Terminal Accessibility flychicago.com/ohare/ServicesAmenities/accessibility/Pages Terminal-Accessibility.aspx
GOING ALL OUT: Summer is an excellent time to go on trips. Prioritize fun for your family member with disabilities, while balancing their comfort and safety in each location.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Beth Rush is the family wellness editor at Body+Mind, a health and wellness brand. She covers topics like sustainable healthcare and all the ways human health is inextricably linked to planetary health. Beth is raising her own family on plant-based recipes and mindful nutrition.
