im traveling a lot this month and its always made me anxious, you never know how you’ll feel, what will happen, etc. here are some tips and tricks I’ve learned when traveling with chronic illness. I also have a google doc in my bio that outlines the more technical aspects like TSA cares and even talks about traveling with your own mobility aids or wheelchairs and how to keep them safe and from being damaged. Traveling would not be possible without all of my tools such as @MY OBI , @Somedays | Period Pain Relief , @fashionablecanes, sensory aids, and all of the accessible services available. VD: Tayler, a young white thin woman with medium length brown hair, in multiple clips showcasing tools for traveling which include, “extra medical bags, you are allowed extra medical carry ons and checked bags for no extra charge. TSA cares, you can request TSA agent assistance through security if you have medical supplies, medical devices, communication differences, or other concerns that could make going through security more difficult. Allow for extra time. Layer clothing. Preboarding. Myobi. Mobility aids, wheelchair services, you can request a wheelchair on your flight reservation and they’ll be waiting for you after you land. You can either be escorted or use the wheelchair on your own. Pain management and medication. Snacks. Sensory aids. and sometimes things just happen that you can’t avoid and don’t have control over, and that’s okay, you’ll get through it! Being prepared is all you can do.”
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