What do people with an invisible disability need to know about flying?
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Accessible travel
Information about accessible travel options for people with disability.
Travelling with a disability
Living with disability doesn’t need to impact your love of travel. There are lots of accessible travel options and the key to safe and comfortable travel is making sure you are prepared. The articles below will help you prepare for your next local, national or international holiday.
Travel related information articles
Here you’ll find a selection of information articles related to accessibility and transport that have been published on Disability Support Guide, to help you with your travel planning. Learn more in these articles about how to prepare yourself mentally and physically to make the most of your travels!
How to get a disability parking permit in Australia
This guide is general advice: please refer to the State and Territory Government websites within for specific eligibility criteria.
Individualised Living Options funding explained
There are many options for people with disability to be supported in different ways in their homes through National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding.
Staying safe in wet weather as a person with disability
Wet weather can be a safety risk when it causes slippery surfaces, particularly for people who use mobility aids, wheelchairs or electric scooters and those who are blind or have low vision.
Popular Accessible Travel Articles
Accessible tourism aims to make sure that tourist destinations, services and products are accessible to everyone, including those who live with disability, to participate in and enjoy travel both inside Australia and abroad. Here are some tips to limit the barriers faced when travelling.
Going on a trip or holiday, either to a local destination or abroad, requires planning. If you or the person you are travelling with live with disability, then there may be a few extra things to think about before leaving. We’ve put together some key points to consider if you’re planning your next trip.
Travelling with disability may present some additional challenges, however, if you’re well prepared you won’t find any unexpected surprises. We’ve put together a list of tips to help reduce some of the stress.
Packing for a holiday can be stressful, even if the trip is exciting, so we’ve put together a helpful list of essentials to get you started.
Living with disability hasn’t stopped one South Australian man from discovering the world, and even turning his passion for cruising into a business. Robert lives with spina bifida and has been travelling for more than 20 years.