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Vacation Ideas For Handicap Child
Posted on 6/15/15 at 4:15 pm
Posted on 6/15/15 at 4:15 pm
Son (13) is in a wheelchair. Looking for good / accessible places to go on vacation. Of course Disneyworld is an option, but looking for others options.
TIA
TIA
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Posted on 6/15/15 at 4:16 pm to LoyalTiger
Honestly, I can't imagine any place that is not specifically made for handicapped kids that would go the extra mile for whatever y'all need like Disney would
ETA: not to say there aren't any, I just know Disney goes the extra mile in everything
ETA: not to say there aren't any, I just know Disney goes the extra mile in everything
This post was edited on 6/15/15 at 4:18 pm
Posted on 6/15/15 at 4:17 pm to LoyalTiger
We were out in Utah at Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks earlier this year. Every major viewpoint and the highly-popular trails/paths were all wheelchair accessible. Wife and I were actually impressed with the accessibility.
This post was edited on 6/15/15 at 4:18 pm
Posted on 6/15/15 at 4:18 pm to LoyalTiger
cruise
Posted on 6/15/15 at 4:19 pm to LoyalTiger
Washington D.C.
Posted on 6/15/15 at 4:19 pm to LoyalTiger
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Son (13) is in a wheelchair.
don't know if this a possibility but if you go to FL have you looked into the Dolphin Research Center or places like it?
Posted on 6/15/15 at 4:33 pm to Golfer
Same with Rocky Mountain National Park. Tons of accessible paths. Beautiful just driving around too- you could drive him up Mt. Evans on the way (14k,000+ ft).
Posted on 6/15/15 at 4:34 pm to LoyalTiger
Hi Loyal
Check out Sage Traveling
John Sage (LSU grad) started this service to provide vacation and travel options for families with wheelchairs and/or accessibility needs
John is a great guy and could def give you some pointers
Check out Sage Traveling
John Sage (LSU grad) started this service to provide vacation and travel options for families with wheelchairs and/or accessibility needs
John is a great guy and could def give you some pointers
Posted on 6/15/15 at 4:34 pm to LoyalTiger
What's he into? Nature? Sporting events? Art/Music?
Posted on 6/15/15 at 4:38 pm to LoyalTiger
This year I had my first wheelchair bound student in my class. I have learned that we could go everywhere with him that we could go with the other students. There is almost nowhere these days that is not wheelchair accessible. Dealing with a 13 year old however.....lol
Just stick with the basics and while researching the trip, just ask
Just stick with the basics and while researching the trip, just ask
Posted on 6/15/15 at 4:42 pm to 777Tiger
quote:
don't know if this a possibility but if you go to FL have you looked into the Dolphin Research Center or places like it?
I have not, but I will now. Thanks.
Posted on 6/15/15 at 4:56 pm to LoyalTiger
National Ability Center
Park City, Utah
Save some cash, get a plan together and go there this winter. It is on the PC mountain. Or call them and find out if they have summer programs in addition to their winter programs.
Park City, Utah
Save some cash, get a plan together and go there this winter. It is on the PC mountain. Or call them and find out if they have summer programs in addition to their winter programs.
Posted on 6/15/15 at 5:00 pm to Cremelpho
quote:
Hi Loyal
Check out Sage Traveling
John Sage (LSU grad) started this service to provide vacation and travel options for families with wheelchairs and/or accessibility needs
John is a great guy and could def give you some pointers
Great first post
Posted on 6/15/15 at 5:04 pm to LoyalTiger
Rent an RV and take him on a road trip across the country.
Also. They make wheel chairs for the beach. You can rent them anywhere.
Also. They make wheel chairs for the beach. You can rent them anywhere.
Posted on 6/15/15 at 5:05 pm to LoyalTiger
I take my disabled daughter to Morgan's Wonderland in San Antonio. It's built specifically for disabled kids and is wonderful but depending on your sons cognitive level, he might be a little too old for it.
Posted on 6/15/15 at 5:17 pm to LoyalTiger
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but I will now. T
I've been there a few times, I don't know what it is about the relationship between the dolphin and the kids are but it's almost like magic, the kids really open up and react like the parents have never seen before, I don't know the nature of your child's physical issues but if it's at all possible to get in the water with the dolphin it's incredible, the dolphin and child seem to bond, the dolphin is real gentle and protective, have fun on the vacation
Posted on 6/15/15 at 5:21 pm to 777Tiger
He's able to get in the water with help. He's actually been to Atlantis and swam with the dolphins a few years ago. Wasn't wheelchair bound at the time, but was significantly limited with his mobility. He absolutely LOVED IT!!! Looking at another Disney cruise with a stop in Atlantis again.
Posted on 6/15/15 at 5:46 pm to LoyalTiger
Disney really goes above and beyond with wheelchair access.
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