TRAVELING WITH A DISABILITY
GENERAL
Mobility International USA’s (MIUSA) National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange (NCDE)
The Points Guy: This is What It’s Like to Travel with a Disability in the United States
ChampionTraveler: Ultimate Guide to Traveling with Disabilities
DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER
Offers a list of questions students should consider asking if planning to study abroad, tips for disabled students when traveling abroad, and additional resources from national organizations.
Hear from students who have studied abroad with a disability in Australia, Switzerland, Jordan, and Italy, and learn about their experiences!
FLIGHTS
- Always research the policies and resources available for each airline (i.e., Southwest, American Airlines, Delta).
- International airlines do not have to follow the same policies as US airlines, so verify the guidelines of your destination country.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
USEFUL APPS
Accessible restaurants, stores, hotels, and more.
Accessible restrooms near you.
DISABLED TRAVEL BLOGGERS
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John Morris – Wheelchair Travel
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Emma – Simply Emma
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Cory Lee - Curb Free with Cory Lee
- Amanda Parkman’s Australia Blog
TRAVEL AGENCIES
- *Note: This is not necessarily an endorsement of the organizations above, but options for those who are interested.
PRESENTATION
The DRC's Amanda Parkman gave a helpful presentation on traveling with a disability that can be accessed below:
Special thanks to Amanda Parkman for providing these resources and making herself available for general questions about traveling with a disability at aparkman@arizona.edu.
*CIELO's programs are currently limited in terms of accessibility.
For clarification on any of our programs, please contact CIELO Director Dan Xayaphanh at danthaix@arizona.edu.