Online since 2017, accessibleGo has done its homework, collecting services and statistics that a disabled traveler needs to know before they leave home. From lining up air travel to pick-up service to car and van rentals to hotels to mobility equipment – they’ve got an enviable database of vetted vendors and resources.
Having all this information before you leave, lets you plan your trip sans the worry about what to expect when you get there. It’s certainly in keeping with the mission of our Medium publication, No Boundaries For Us.
From their press release, here are a few of their latest offerings:
- Flights: In addition to booking flights, customers can specify what they require assistance with. accessibleGO will contact the airlines directly to confirm the accessibility requests can be accommodated.
- Car Rentals: Customers can request unique accessibility features including car hand controls and spinner knobs, which will be confirmed on their reservation by accessibleGO within five business days.
- Wheelchair Van Rentals: Customers now have access to the widest national coverage of wheelchair van rentals via agreements with national and regional partners.
- Mobility Rentals: Through a partnership with Scootaround, customers can book mobility products including scooters, wheelchairs, hoyer lifts, hospital beds and recliners through accessibleGO.
- Concierge Ride Services for Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicles: In partnership with Jayride, accessibleGO is offering wheelchair accessible rides, including airport transfers, hotel pickups and general travel services, ensuring customers will have the right vehicle with a reliable service provider with 24/7 support by Jayride’s customer service team.
An even bigger advantage than just having the information, acccessibleGo team members will follow up on your reservations to confirm accessibility requests can be accommodated by the provider you chose.
Get ready to be impressed when it comes to hotel reservations. They have accumulated accessibility information on 6,000 hotels in more than 180 cities, with discounts possible of up to 60% off on rooms with roll-in showers, ADA bathtubs with grab bars, refrigerators for medicine, visual fire or smoke alarms, first-floor rooms, etc.
Another nice touch on their website is dozens of City Guides with Top 10 Accessible Attractions, Top 10 Accessible Hotels, 48-hour itineraries, plus lists of suppliers for your specific needs. There are also websites and phone listings for all the major attractions in that location.
With their community forum, you’ll get even more suggestions from other families with similar needs. It seems to be a very active discussion group, with responses in hours, not days. The forum headings give you an idea of the breadth of expertise available: hotels. Cruises, air-travel, chairs and gadgets, service pets, travel gripes, inspiration, community calendar.
Want to see for yourself? Check out their website at accessibleGo.com or their forum site at community.accessibleGo.com. And happy travels.
