Re: [TMIC] how to travel?

2008-03-27 Thread ACAROE
Hi, I occassionally travel by air with my manual wheelchair. I ride it up to the gate. However I can use a walker to get to my seat. If you cannot do that the flight personnel are usually wonderful. They have a special aisle wheelchair and will transfer you themselves into your

Re: [TMIC] how to travel?

2008-03-27 Thread jrushton
that (and that is a really big issue!) is that you are up against time, aren't you? Jeanne ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 3/27/2008 11:58:32 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] how to travel? Hi, I occassionally travel by air with my manual

Re: [TMIC] how to travel?

2008-03-27 Thread Alle111
Hi Akua, My condolences for on the loss of your father. I worked with an airline for 10 years and yes you have rec'd great info here. Also, because you need to travel in a 'crunch time' as this, tell them when making yor reservation that you have a HARDSHIP and they will get you an

Re: [TMIC] how to travel?

2008-03-27 Thread Alle111
I forgot, if they don't have that fare, do get the BEREAVEMENT fare. Ella (sorry I forgot) **Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15ncid=aolhom000301)

Re: [TMIC] how to travel?

2008-03-27 Thread Akua
Thank you Rosalie! It helps to know i could do part of the journey I've yet to use and identify accessible local transportation that could get me to the airport... fortunately there is one only 15 minutes away ! ahhh.. but so much to arrange and organizze! I just moved home to my newly

Re: [TMIC] how to travel?

2008-03-27 Thread Akua
Akua, your situation is so much more involved than ours. The airlines are usually so good to do whatever it takes to make you comfortable on the flight. I think your biggest concern aside from that (and that is a really big issue!) is that you are up against time, aren't you? Jeanne

Re: [TMIC] how to travel?

2008-03-27 Thread ACAROE
Akua, I cant tell if you are a girl or a guy by your name. Anyhow, we once ordered a van to take us to the airport with my wheelchair. Well, a van came but it had 2 huge steps to go up. Fortunately the driver was a big burly guy and he lifted me up. (I am only about 120lbs.) My

[TMIC] how to travel?

2008-03-26 Thread Akua
I've got to figure out how to travel. Are there special hotels for paraplegics? How do people in wheelchairs get on and off planes? I am in torment because my daddy just died and I will miss the funeral. I recently moved from another city back to my newly rehabbe house but it was

Re: [TMIC] how to travel?

2008-03-26 Thread jrushton
lots of support with the TMIC 'family'. Please take care and God Bless You while you are going through your loss. Jeanne in Dayton ---Original Message--- From: Akua Date: 3/26/2008 7:01:50 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] how to travel? I've got to figure out how

Re: [TMIC] how to travel?

2008-03-26 Thread jrushton
of us! Jeanne ---Original Message--- From: Akua Date: 3/26/2008 10:03:39 PM To: jrushton Subject: Re: [TMIC] how to travel? CAn you stand? I can't move and can't fathom how this is done.. I transfer with a board... there's no room on the plane for that. I use a commode... do

RE: [TMIC] how to travel?

2008-03-26 Thread jrushton
My gosh, Mary...what wonderful information! Not just for Akua but for all of us! Thank you! j ---Original Message--- From: mary thompson Date: 3/26/2008 8:10:38 PM To: 'Akua'; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: RE: [TMIC] how to travel? Airlines: request a special seat - usually

RE: [TMIC] how to travel?

2008-03-26 Thread Akua
Thanks for the replies. this is a radical departure from my grab and bag and go previous lifestyle, How does a paralyzed person transfer from their wheelchair to the narrow chair? I have a special seat in my manual. I usually transfer with a board. I can't figure out how you would do it