Travellers with disabilities may need some form of assistance when making their journey, manoeuvring wheelchairs or lifting walking aids single-handed could prove too difficult. People have all kinds of disabilities, some are evident and others are less obvious. Blind and deaf travellers could need help as much as someone who is wheelchair bound and the public transport services are duty bound to make provision for them. There are a number of organizations that offer help and advice about disabled travel in Ireland and much information can be found on the web.
Travelling by rail is fast and relatively comfortable and the majority of able bodied people have no difficulty in boarding the trains. Those who have disabilities could find that they need assistance to get on and off and some may require a guide to take them to the right platform and help them aboard. If any of these statements apply to you then it would be wise to contact the train operator prior to making the journey.
If they are made aware of your needs then they can make provision for them but you should give the train operator at least two days notice and make your needs crystal clear. The majority of mainline stations have a designated member of staff who deals with this type of request. If the journey involves travelling on more than one train and the trains are run by different operators then arrangements for the entire journey should be dealt with at the station where you board the train. Buying a rail card will reduce the train fares for you and your companion.
People with disabilities often choose to go by bus and the majority of buses have ramps that allow wheelchair access. When safely on the bus then there should be some form of priority seating, if any further help is needed then do not hesitate to ask the driver or conductor. Disabled travel in Ireland can mean travelling for half fare, over the age of 65 travelling is free.
There are numerous taxi and minicab operators in the county and they are expected to carry hearing, guide or assistance dogs free of charge. The taxis should be able to carry wheelchair users although some private hire firms may not be able to offer this service. Public hire taxis are black and they carry a yellow plate, these cars can usually be found waiting on the taxi ranks.
There are many centres that offer help and advice on outdoor mobility, if you have any queries it will pay to make contact with them. These organizations can inform you of any concessionary fares that you may be entitled to and how and where to claim them. No transport option should be ruled out, disabled travel in Ireland is fine.
My mom is handicapped and wants to go out on an adventure. There are a couple problems with this though- the first is that she is wheelchair bound and the second is that she is in constant pain even with medication. Her back is the main problem but her knees aren’t so great either. So she can’t really do anything that involves walking or too much motion (such as roller coasters). If anyone has any suggestions i would love to hear them!
p.s. Also any suggestions on things for her to do on a daily or weekly basis in order to gain some interaction with people and make friends would be welcome as well! She spends most of her days sitting at home watching tv
I’ve been visually impaired all my life but six months ago I woke up and my right leg was paralized. I have been walking with forearms crutches ever since, back in Janurary I asked my neuro doctor to right a script for a electric wheelchair, so I can learn O&M skills and become as independent as I once was. now I’ve been waiting for five months and the outfiter called us to tell us that are claim was denied due to my blindness. is that really there decision if the doctor deemed it medically nessary? I’ve been waitng for a long time and I’m ready to move on. I’m tired of the this red tape crap. I NEED a wheelchair for college. as i can’t safely travel on my own with my hands tied to crutches.
I am 19 and I got into car accident 2 years ago, it left me disabled which I cannot walk anymore. I miss my old life and I really want to walk again. I really miss doing things like riding bicycle during camping and jogging while working out, I am depressed because I cannot do these stuff again. I am stuck inside and bored all day. Will they ever invent something that can make me walk normally? However, I get alot of helps from my girlfriend because she cares for me but I am still depressed because I miss my old life.
About my experiences as wheelchair user in Thailand. It is a fantastic country to live in for perole with disability. I have rented a small house in the center of Hua Hin and fend for myself without any form of disability assistance. I also travel alone out there and it works really well at airports, and the 230 km by taxi from Bangkok to Hua Hin. If other disabled people would like to come out in Thai heat, then I can help you with whatever you need. (airplane, taxi, where to stay, and other things) www.life-of-brian.dk/thailand
Boulders Beach, the penguins are best viewed from Foxy Beach, where newly-constructed boardwalks take disabled travellers an wheel chair users to within a few meters of the penguins.
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