Accessibility beyond the stay.
Whenever we plan a trip for our family, I’m constantly asking the questions: Is there enough space? Is the bedroom big enough for her bed? Is the location somewhat accessible? Is there a larger shower? Can we get to or access other places easily in the area? What is the city or town like? I’m thoroughly researching every detail of the trip before making any plans.
Traveling with a child or individual with disabilities or other needs takes a lot of digging and just more work than it should be and for some like us, we just hope to find a place that works for us.
While some are in need of wheelchair-specific options, individuals have various disabilities, disorders, or needs. Some may need a heated pool due to sensory issues, while others may prefer a place on the ground floor due to the person not being able to climb too many stairs and others may need an accessible shower. Many listings provide accessibility features or amenities but they are wheelchair specific only and we’ve found that many times the answers we are looking for are outside of the listing itself but the information isn’t shared. For example, many condo developments offer many amenities like a spacious or accessible shower in their clubhouse nearby. Knowing that would help in the booking decision.
People are also curious about other easily accessible options outside of their stay or condo. Questions like: Which restaurants offer more space? Is the shuttle service accessible or can we carry an adaptive stroller on the bus with us? Are there activities we can do where someone can accommodate our child? What other things can we do? A trip isn’t always about signing up for every tourist attraction. It’s the little things that truly make the travel experience.