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Tips for Traveling Safe in San Mateo with a Disability

Disabled travel is on the rise as more and more people want to get past the restrictions imposed on them by their bodies. San Mateo is also waking up to the special needs of such travelers by offering friendly transportation services and better accommodation. Here are a few tips that physically challenged individuals must follow to ensure safe travel in San Mateo: Call ahead: In several cases, service providers are obligated by law to have proper facilities for travelers with special needs. But, most require some time to make the arrangements. Hence, it’s best to call them at least two days before the arrival date to verify if proper arrangements have been made. Detailing the disability: Not all providers understand the "lingo" of disabled travel, or the medical terms for some conditions. Hence, the patient must offer as much details as possible about what he/she can and can't do, and should never downplay the severity of the disability. The more

Using a Mobility Device in San Mateo

San Mateo County is located in the San Francisco Bay Area and covers a big portion of the San Francisco Peninsula, south of the state. The place is extremely diverse and affluent. Due to this, traveling inside the county, for some, requires special mode of transit such as, mobility devices. Mobility devices aid people with severe walking disabilities or who have difficulty undertaking longer journeys. Scooters and wheelchairs Mobility scooters or wheelchairs are a great substitute for walking. Wheelchairs can either be propelled manually or can be powered electrically. Mobility scooters, on the other hand, are only electrically powered, as are motorized wheelchairs. Scooters and wheelchairs are usually recommended for any person that has tremendous mobility/balance impairment. Traveling with Mobility Devices There are several transportation providers in the county that have room for mobility devices. From buses to private vans, people can choose from a variety of opt