I'm just catching up with posts and saw yours. I'm a
C4-5 and travel a lot. Car, plane, train, and boat are ones I've been
on multiple times. I try to get away at least one weekend a month and do
one or two "1 to 2 week" vacations a year. I'm not sure what level your
husband is or what equipment you need, but I've been able to get all my
traveling needs into one duffel bag. I do not bring my "sit" chair for
weekend getaways, but do on the long trips. I use a low effort lift that
folds up to be pretty compact. Unless I'm going to a semi "third
world" country I don't bring anything else. (Most things can be bought in
any major city)
I just toss it all in my mini-van and off we
go.
I've found lodging pretty easy. If my chair will get
through the door, it's good for me. I can do washing and bowel
program in bed, then wash my hair over a sink, trash can, or bucket.
So, that eliminates the need for an accessible bathroom.
Also, find a travel buddy. Someone who'll go with to
help. I've got 2 or 3 people who don't mind going as long as I give them
food and a place to sleep.
Any more questions, just ask. Be creative and
determine what is needed to travel. I found I could cut out a third of
what I normally bring. (I'm planning my second skiing trip this week, can't
wait!)
From: David K. Kelmer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 9:14 AM
To: Gloria Matthews; [email protected]
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Just wondering
Hi Gloria,
I saw your post, both here and on the SCIC Group, but the only traveling
I've done was cross country air-flight to a friend or family's home. I
would take my chair and my 'supply bag' but no hoyer. I've seen some
answers that might be helpful on the SCIC Group's posts. Good luck with
your question, and stay strong.
With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka Dave
C4/5 Complete - 29 Years Post
Texas, USA
Gloria Matthews <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I posted a "traveling dilema" concerning the fact that me and my hubby ( quad for 43 years) can not travel anymore due to my inability any longer to load all the stuff we need and ! finding accessible lodging......just wonder if it got posted (as I am new to this) and if anyone has similar concerns or suggestions.............Thanks you guys,
Gloria Matthews
caregiver of hubby
Swansboro, NC 28584
