Interested in traveling but don’t know where to start or how to do it safely and comfortably? As an experienced occupational therapist, I have joined a growing group of practitioners supporting people with Travel plans and accommodations to make travel not only possible, but enjoyable.

Below you will learn the steps we will take to assist you or your clients, followed by an explanation of how collaborating with an occupational therapist as your accessible travel planner and guide can greatly support a seamless and safe adventure:

Personalized Assessment: Conduct a comprehensive assessment of your specific needs, mobility challenges, and potential fall risks.

Assistive Device Guidance: Evaluate, recommend, and ensure proper use and maintenance of assistive devices like walkers, canes, or wheelchairs.

Mobility Training: Provide training in safe movement techniques, transfers, and navigating different surfaces to reduce fall risks.

Environmental Analysis: Assess travel environments for hazards and recommend modifications or accommodations to enhance safety.

Exercise & Activity Planning: Design personalized exercises and activity plans to maintain strength, balance, and flexibility during travel.

How an Experienced Occupational Therapist and Accessibility Travel Agent Supports You:

Tailored Itinerary: An experienced occupational therapist who is also an accessibility travel agent can curate a customized itinerary based on your specific mobility needs and preferences.

Expert Navigation of Accessibility: We possess a deep understanding of accessibility standards and can select accommodations, transportation, and activities that cater to your requirements, minimizing fall risks.

Advocacy and Coordination: We can advocate for necessary accommodations, liaise with hotels/airlines, and coordinate with various travel entities to ensure a seamless and safe travel experience.

On-the-Go Support: Throughout the journey, we can offer real-time guidance, reminders, and support in utilizing assistive devices, navigating environments, and practicing safe movement.

Emergency Preparedness: With our expertise, we can anticipate potential challenges, equip you with strategies to manage unforeseen circumstances, and ensure you have necessary resources readily available.

By collaborating with an experienced occupational therapist who specializes in accessibility travel, you gain a knowledgeable ally dedicated to crafting a travel experience tailored to your unique needs. Our expertise not only enhances safety measures but also ensures a smooth and enjoyable adventure by addressing mobility concerns proactively.

To learn more about my services, go to:

safeaccessiblehome.com

And if you would like to join our team of therapists in the accessible travel world, reach out to me via email: accessibletraveler@yahoo.com

Originally Published on https://www.safeaccessiblehome.com/blogs/

Ryan Salmon Home Safety / Accessibility Specialist

For the past decade, I have been an occupational therapist primarily serving older adults in the home and community. My background in construction has played a huge role in how I support people in tailoring their environment to meet their needs as it relates to maintaining their safety and accessibility for daily activities. I now have my contractors license again and am providing home assessments as well as doing the actual modifications to assist those who wish to continue living in their home for as long as possible. During the pandemic, I was able to support my baby boomer parents with home modification decisions that allowed my father to live out his remaining days in the home as he always desired. This experience, along with personally living in a remote area, lead to my transition to providing virtual home safety and accessibility consultations. My goal is to support people through the entire process from start to finish with assessments over zoom, with photos, videos, gathering data with lidar technology if possible, developing a plan, locating the best contractors for the job, being the liaison between the clients and the contractors and follow up assessments. I am available for medically necessary cases in Alaska, and preparatory cases anywhere else on the planet so if you are planning for the future, feel free to reach out.