Tips for Bus Travel

• Ask what kind of assistance is available.
   
• Take snacks or lunch on board if you anticipate difficulty getting on and off the bus for food stops or if you need to food with your medications.
   
• Try to schedule trip mid-week when fewer people are traveling.
   
• Bring small pillow or cervical collar for naps.
   
• Do range-of-motion exercises on the bus and at rest stops to avoid stiffness.
   
• If traveling with an aide, ask about the two-for-one fare.
   
• Ask whether wheelchairs must be collapsible for storage.
   
• Obtain an advance travel schedule and make any necessary hotel accomodations.