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Individual countries have their own standards of accessibility for disabled travelers. Some countries have nondiscrimination laws that help travelers with disabilities, but not all do. If you have a disability it is to look through your planned destination and make some phone calls in advance to be sure everything you need will be accessible, for a safe and enjoyable trip – if you have a travel agent that is a good place to ask for this information to be researched. Travelers with disabilities should review the Department of Transportation pamphlets New Horizons for the Air Traveler with a Disability and Plane Talk: Facts for Passengers with Disabilities . Both of these publications are available at the Department of Transportation’s website http://www.dot.gov.

Generally of up have a stable, ongoing disability you would prepare for an international trip in much the same way as any other traveler would. However, these extra tips might make your trip more enjoyable.