1. If flying with a wheelchair, ensure that your batteries operate on gel. If you wheelchair has a "wet cell" battery, it will have to be disconnected, taken out of the chair and placed in a special container.
2. Have your chair serviced one or two weeks before you leave.
3. Talk to your travel agent about these needs:
- Is the resort or cruise ship wheelchair accessible?
- Is your room and washroom large enough to accommodate a wheelchair?
- What electric cal current dose your resort or cruise ship use? if 220 volts is required, make sure this will be provided.
- Ensure you have transportation from the airport to your destination, and back.
4. Before travelling overseas, phone the consulate or embassy of any countries you will be visiting. They may be able to supply information on appropriate local medical and transportation services.
Jaq Le Blang0-in the Toronto Star http://www.rd.com/
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