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Travel

There is no better way to learn about the world around you than to get out
there and see for yourself! Traveling with some types of disabilities can be a
challenge. However, you should not let your disability hold you back from
going where you want to go. Most major cities offer full access for travelers
with disabilities. The majority offer wheelchair accessible taxis and most hotels
can accommodate any type of disability. A number of travel agencies and
companies can help you find the services you are looking for and make your
travels easier.

Helpful Links:

Disabled Travelers

Disabled Travelers is a great website that provides information on travel agents who specialize in travelers with disabilities. You can find information on adventure travel, accessible vans, and airline travel. Begin your travels by checking out: www.disabledtravelers.com

Disabled Travelers Guide

If you're looking for information on how to travel anywhere in the world, then this is the site for you. The disabled traveler's guide is a free publication providing real-life experiences from travelers with disabilities who have visited places throughout the world. You can learn more about this guide at www.disabledtravelersguide.com

Access Travel Center

The Access Travel Center website is loaded with many helpful links for those traveling with a disability. There's information on a number of topics including: accessible cruises, accessible vans, hotel access, airline access, ground transportation and much more. To visit their site, go to: www.accesstravelcenter.com

National Resource Center for Youth Development

Are you a first-time traveler?  Are you trying to find information on the basics of renting a hotel room, flying, arranging transportation, and packing for a trip?  Find all the answers to your questions at: http://www.nrcyd.ou.edu/publication-db/documents/youth-leadership-toolkit-travel-guide.pdf

Conclusion

Getting involved in your community can be a rewarding experience. Your life will be better as you take on new adventures. So, if you want to participate in sports, community activities or just travel and see the world, remember to take advantage of all of the various programs available to help you make your dreams come true!. Get out there and explore the world around you!

 

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