Five Adaptive Travel Accessories to Make Journeying Easier

Whether it is a family vacation or a road trip with pals, individuals with disabilities have many opportunities to travel and deserve to have the appropriate assistive devices to make that journey as easy and stress free as possible. For this reason, we have provided a short list of purchasable items that may assist you in your excursions. These items concern a wide range of disabilities, including mobility disabilities and invisible disabilities, and we do not get a commission from these items. We hope that having access to this list can smooth over your travel plans and tamper down travel anxiety, making for an enjoyable fun trip. 

1. Mobility Bag ($24.95-$27.95)

For a busy day at the airport, flyers often need their personal items close to them. Flyers with disabilities especially should have close access to any medical devices important to them during their travel journey. That is why this mobility bag is so useful — it stores a plethora of items within its compartments, has durable straps, and can be attached to a variety of assistive devices, like walkers and wheelchairs. Furthermore, it can be customized to the customer’s aesthetic desires — the flower design is really cute!

1. Travel Lanyard and Hidden Disability Awareness Card ($2.50)

Issues can occur when traveling — trying to find your gate at the airport, searching for an accessible restroom, having a concern about your boarding pass. However, individuals with invisible disabilities need others to understand that they may require additional support or extra time finishing a specific task. To communicate this, those with invisible disabilities can opt to wear this Sunflower lanyard, which lets others know to be empathetic and supportive during their travel experience. The lanyard also comes with an explanatory card, which can be used to answer questions about the person’s identity, a family contact, and any specific assistance. 

1. Foldable Cane ($29.99)

On long trips when walking is only seldom required, this foldable cane may be a perfect fit. While it operates as a regular cane does when it is extended, the cane may be folded into itself and stored compactly until it needs to be used again. This is great for users on road trips, for example, as the cane can be used at rest stops and then folded up and stored when everyone is on the road again. The cane we linked can also serve as a crutch chair, in case the user needs to sit down and take a rest. 

1. Hands Free Water Bottle ($44-$67)

Sometimes travel comes with a lot of waiting. Waiting in line for security. Waiting in line to buy a huge Toblerone bar. Waiting for boarding to begin. At any rate, a water fountain may not always be available, and even that is not accessible to everyone. This hands free Giraffe bottle tower makes it easy for individuals with mobility disabilities to access water whenever they need it, and comes in a variety of sizes. The flexible neck of the bottle also helps users drink more independently when they want to. 

1. Portable Unisex Urinal ($11.49)

Long trips, especially road trips in the middle of nowhere, provide little opportunities to find a bathroom. And, even when your party does eventually find a restroom, it may not be accessible to individuals with mobility disabilities. When situations like this occur, a portable unisex urinal may be necessary, especially for those who have bladder control concerns. Regardless of the reason, this portable unisex urinal is made with a spill proof design and is easy to clean.  

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