Handout

Traveling Tips for Wheelchair Users

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Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OT

Diagnosis:

Seating and MobilitySpinal Cord InjuryStroke

Help your clients who use wheelchairs feel empowered and prepared for their next adventure with this practical travel guide. Organized by mode of transportation, this resource offers actionable tips and unique accommodations to make traveling easier, no matter the journey. This printable handout is for occupational therapists working with adult patients, covering Seating and Mobility, Spinal Cord Injury and Stroke. Print Resource, US Letter, 3 pages. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

  • What should patients know before flying with a wheelchair?
  • How do I help wheelchair users prepare for accessible travel?
  • What travel strategies improve independence for wheelchair users?

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