Having mobility issues does not mean that you are incapable of doing things that normal people do. You can very well do everything, it’s just that a little bit of precautions need to be taken to make life easier for you. If you plan on going for a road trip, you can enjoy the bright sunlight, the cool breeze of the mountains or the sweet smell of the beaches, wherever you plan to holiday. To ensure that your trip doesn’t end up on a sour note, here are some tips that you can follow for an amazing road trip.
Ensure your vehicle is wheelchair friendly
Many of you might have a wheelchair accessible vehicle where you can remove a seat and let your wheelchair in. If this is not the case, you can rent such a vehicle. Before doing so, you need to check every aspect of the vehicle- it should have its oiling done at regular intervals and it should be well maintained. Additionally, you also need to ask whether the door tracks have been cleaned or not and whether the ramps are working correctly and are not slipping from its position. Moreover, you need to examine the power seats- if it is working as expected or not. After all of these checks are done, you are then good to go.
Planning your trip with your wheelchair accessible vehicle
Whenever you are planning a trip with your Lightweight Electric Wheelchair, you need to plan your entire trip in detail beforehand to ensure a smooth and memory filled trip. You can do this by ensuring that your electric wheelchair can easily fit in your wheelchair accessible vehicle.
Throughout the journey, you need to see whether there are wheelchair friendly accommodations and restrooms so that you can have a comfortable journey. If you have a health issue or dietary needs, you should keep emergency food and water handy in the vehicle, so that you do not need to hustle at the last moment, lest there is an emergency. This is especially crucial if you are travelling to a place with a colder climate.
Make the trip memorable for everyone
If it is you who is on the wheelchair and driving, it can get a little tiring if you are not exercising other parts of your body. To keep your mind focused, you should talk to the person sitting next to you and let him or her relay the directions to the destination for you.
If it’s a child that’s on the wheelchair, you can get him to play games that can keep him busy during the entire journey- he can count the coloured cars or play any verbal games with you. The main aim is that your child should not get bored and restless during the journey.
Having said all of this, travelling for those with mobility issues is no rocket science. Just a few precautions taken is all that is needed to ensure a good, enjoyable trip.
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