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know your ABC!
Disability alphabet
From Access Trax to Wheelchair
A
Access Trax
Access Trax
‘Access Trax provides universal access to wheelchair users, pedestrians, carts and strollers. With Access Trax, you can spend more time doing the things you want to do, instead of worrying how you’ll get there. Our pathway provides Access for Life.’
B
Braille
World Braille Day
‘Braille is a tactile representation of alphabetic and numerical symbols using six dots to represent each letter and number, and even musical, mathematical and scientific symbols.’
C
Custom made
Custom Made
‘My goal is to make and sell fully wheelchair accessible tiny homes/mobile living spaces for individuals with mobility impairments. I started Grassroots Accessibility in order to include everyone when it comes to mobile living. I have one trailer finished and available to purchase, and taking orders for custom built to meet each individuals abilities.’
D
Disability
E
Electric scooter
Electric Scooter
‘This scooter for two we found in Benidorm, Spain. ‘
F
Friends and family
Family
‘We don’t like to think in disabilities. We like to think in possibilities. Every traveler is a family member. Or a friend. It’s that simple. And when you travel, you need to do the things travelers do. You go by plane, by boat or on the road. You wine and dine in restaurants, coffee places and ice cream parlors.’
G
Guide dog
The Paw
Guide dog
‘Assistance dogs transform the lives of their human partners with debilitating physical and mental disabilities by serving as their companion, helper, aide, best friend and close member of their family.’
H
Hoist
Hoist
‘Electric Pool Hoist, Mobile Room Hoists, Shower / Commode Wheelchairs, Hippocamp Beach Wheelchair, Manual Wheelchairs, Pressure Mattress, Shower Trolley, Monkey Bar, Bed Pole.’ – Bali, Indonesia
I
Inclusion
Inclusion
“Accessible beach life and healing ocean vibes”
J
Justice
Justice
‘Money Matters
A “risk”
A “cost”
A “charge”
A “burden”
A “liability”
K
Knobs, hooks, handles
Knobs, hooks, handles
‘Make sure all coat, towel and other hooks and knobs are at the correct height. Hotelaccessibility for beginners.’
L
Lift, pool lift
The pool lift
‘Great Ocean Stays has recently rebranded its business into two main focus areas. The two areas are NDIS services and Emergency Accommodation. We are dedicated to providing superior services to our customers and meeting all their needs.’
M
Mobility
Mobility
‘Every day people need to learn to live with a disability. Let’s make their lives a little easier. Share our resources. Save time and energy. Help us help others.’
N
No
No
‘We have other priorities.’
O
Obstacle
Obstacle
The first obstacle when travel planning is accommodation information. ‘Accessibility is very important. So we are very aware that all information we share must have been checked. It has to be 100% reliable, we understand that. That is why we recommend the best of the best.’
P
Power wheelchair
Power
wheelchair
‘First, always research everything (accommodation, transports, places to visit, places to eat…) in advance and try to see with your own eyes if it is really accessible! Secondly, always try to book your transport in advance because you need time to ask for the special assistance. Third, allow a lot of time for everything! Fourth, take it easy and be patient! And finally, ENJOY!’
Q
Questions to ask
F.A.Q. Accessible Travel Press
R
ramp
S
Sign language
T
Transfer
Transfer sling
‘It’s intuitive to use and resembles a soft stretcher,” she explains, “and the person is cradled in it like a hammock.’
W
Wheelchair
Wheelchair
‘International Wheelchair Day is March 1’
X
Crossing
Crossing
‘To understand the profits and benefits of great accessibility, businesses in the travel and hospitality industry need to start to S.W.I.T.C.H.’ A crossing in mindset if you will.
Y
You
You
‘Tell us about great places everybody should know about. We welcome stories from all parts of the world. This way you help others.’
Z
Parking Zone
