Sophie Morgan shares essential tips for disabled travelers aiming to navigate the world with confidence. Drawing from personal experience, she emphasizes the importance of advocacy, thorough planning, and leveraging technology. By conducting pre-trip research and assembling an advocacy toolkit that includes access information and relevant documents, travelers can minimize surprises. Utilizing accessibility apps and AI tools can also ease navigation and enhance the overall travel experience, making it both more enjoyable and manageable for those with mobility challenges.
The most important thing to pack isn't your passport; it's your ability to advocate.
Many travelers will tell you that planning ahead is helpful—for us, it's essential.
Start developing your own advocacy toolkit: a digital or physical folder that includes your access requirements, key travel documents, equipment specs, medication lists, and rights under relevant legislation.
Use AI tools or accessibility apps to research public transport, healthcare systems, or communication options in each country you're visiting.
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