Resources for travellers with disabilities

Many travel planning books and websites aren't geared towards people with disabilities. Fortunately, there are specialized travel agencies and organizations that can help people with disabilities find accessible destinations and accommodations.

If you're traveling the world, check out the International Transport Forum. It is an organization made up of over 60 countries around the world that examines transportation policies globally. They provide ongoing updates on travel advisories and measure transportation accessibility in different cities within their member countries. The Travel Smart app, published by the Government of Canada, also provides global travel advice and advisories on a live-time basis.

Traveling within Canada? The Canadian Transportation Agency is an organization committed to ensuring that those with disabilities have an accessible transportation system network. They offer resources on travelling both within and outside of Canada, including detailed information on accessibility tips when flying. You can also visit Canada Nice, a website published by Destination Canada, for travel planning tips, or Parks Canada for information on accessibility in Canada's public parks.

The MS Society of Canada can direct you to travel agencies, travel consultants, and travel companions for people with special needs. A good travel agency can really help, especially if you're planning a more adventurous trip.

For more tips about air, ground, or sea travel, see the "Planes, trains, boats, and automobiles" section of this feature.

Enjoy your trip!

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