Greetings, glad you came out :-) I'm a C4 complete and although we live in Reno Nevada I have been to the L.a. area several times. I can't speak about the public transportation is wheelchair accessible although I did see wheelchairs getting off of public transportation, but we did rent the van one time when mine broke down from wheelersvanrentals- http://www.wheelersvanrentals.com/LosAngelas/
Disneyland has gotten much more accessible the last few years, there were several rides that I was able to ride on. My very favorite Was California Soaring but I did have to be transferred but the personnel were very patient and allowed me to stay on for three times. My daughter and son in law sat on either side of me to brace me. One of the most important things that we travel with is copious quantities of Velcro. I usually have three or 4 yards of it with us. One year we went whale watching in Santa Barbara and the only way down the stairs to get to the boat was a patio chair and we Velcroed me to it-work quite well. If we travel in my van we often take my lightweight folding wheelchair (I don't like losing the freedom of wheeling and being pushed around but sometimes it means I can participate to some extent). And one of the big advantages in many of the attractions is that the party with a wheelchair gets to go to the front of the line. I've never quite understood that as I am sitting down more comfortably than most of the people in line, but most of the personnel are very insistent that we go to the front so I go along with them. I also have a strap that is designed to keep a person secured to a car seats or airline seat that is quite adjustable and we use that also. I would also suggest contacting the Southern California Centers For Independent Living for help. Perhaps these two links could help you also. http://www.smartdestinations.com/los-angeles-attractions-and-tours/_d_Lax-p1 .html?pass=Lax_Prod_Go&kbid=4160&img=laxgo_thb.jpg http://www.latourist.com/index.php?page=accessible-public-transportation As Wheels said there are van rentals and here's another one that was recommended. http://www.wheelchairgetaways.com/map_of_locations.htm Most of all, just plan to have fun, there is so much to see even from a very large power wheelchair such as mine. Almost everyone is more than willing to help and they often come up with ideas that have made my visits is much more fun. Joan, in sunny Reno which was 87°last week and they are predicting 52° for a high on Thursday with snow flurries. Brrrrr!
