Couple things I would add… While the airport does have folks to transport those in a wheelchair, can sometimes take them a while to get to you. There have been many instances where my mom and I would just go ahead and push my dad because the attendant was taking too long and the Pitt risk to miss our flight was getting near. Also, you can have the flight attendant page the gate agent to have a wheelchair ready for you when you get off the flight. We usually wait until everyone has disembarked and by that time, a wheelchair is waiting on the jetway.
I was doing a lot of traveling right as my gait started to falter and I needed a cane. I definitely could not make it walking all the way through an airport. I used to ask for a wheelchair assistance from the airline and they would take me from curbside drop off all of the way to the gate,and pick me up at my destination with another chair waiting either at the plane or at the top of the jet ramp. The airlines really try to make it easy for us.
That has been my experience too. Sometimes a flight attendant will offer me a beer and I have never turned her down. Life is can be really difficult and hard. I am eternally grateful for people that stop to talk to me and listen to what I say.
I started requesting wheelchair assistance from the airlines as I started needing a cane and realized I could not make it all the way through the airport. You likely know this, but thought I would add it in case someone didn’t know, that they will meet you at curbside drop off and escort you all the way to the entrance of the plane. They will then have a chair waiting for you as you exit.
Ah, thank you so much! Yes, air travel sucks for everyone, but it’s not impossible to do if you have a disability. Just be sure to pack your patience 😉
Thank You very much! I’m traveling to Sweden from CA in a few weeks and I have a layover in Germany. Last time I flew that exact route was 18 years ago when I was still mobile and with my husband, yet it was a complete disaster which makes me very concerned about flying in the shape I am now and all alone. Your video was helpful and informative. I only have crutches and a walker. I do not have MS but a few similar autoimmune diseases such as Behçet’s and my biggest physical issue is probably my untreated severe double sclerosis 😢. Hang in there! Have faith. Your wife and brother look amazingly supportive. 🙏
Very helpful video. I was just recently diagnosed with RRMS (January of 2022) and am scheduled for a business trip next week and I hadn't even considered these things. Thankfully I'm still fairly mobile, but this definitely gave me some food for thought.
@Mr Mavvy not bad. The relapse that put me in the hospital on New Year's Eve put me into using a walker until about March, when my flare up went down enough that I relearned how to walk. Besides not being able to handle the heat like I once did, it hasn't been too bad.
@Mr Mavvy just Ocrevus and taking 5000 UI of Vitamin D daily. My first full dose of Ocrevus is next month but I'm going through a different hospital this time , so that should be fun.
when I have traveled with rollator i have only had positive experiences. Once I had picked it up from baggage claim, a 3 generation family helped me unfold etc. And yes a thank you's and smiles. And I travel alone.
Thanks for watching, Joyce. I wear depends when I travel. Apparently though, a flight attendant once told me, they have a small aisle chair on board to h Elon you get to the bathroom if needed. Not sure how you’re supposed to get from door to toilet though 😬
Hello, maybe this is not the right forum, but I know you have had Ocravis treatments. Would international travel be okay within a month of a treatment? We will of course ask our daughters doctor, but I was wondering from your perspective if that extensive foreign travel seems too risky with the compromised immunity and foreign healthcare if needed? This is for a Mediterranean cruise that we are planning.
Hi! I’d say, from my viewpoint, absolutely not too early! As long as you’re not going anywhere that requires any additional vaccines, living life as normal should be just fine (I mention vaccines because there’s definitely a recommended before/after window when to get them). My wife and I are taking our own Mediterranean cruise in March, have fun!
So when getting from the ticket counter to the gate in a airport-provided wheelchair with a helper, like I used to or one time recently when I travelled by myself and they helped me with the schlep through security, I would. But now, with it being such a quick thing that they seem to try to do as fast as possible too, I don’t. And I don’t think they necessarily expect it or judge me for not doing it- I’ve made a few “friends” at my local airport at this point from traveling semi-regularly 😂
Couple things I would add…
While the airport does have folks to transport those in a wheelchair, can sometimes take them a while to get to you. There have been many instances where my mom and I would just go ahead and push my dad because the attendant was taking too long and the Pitt risk to miss our flight was getting near.
Also, you can have the flight attendant page the gate agent to have a wheelchair ready for you when you get off the flight. We usually wait until everyone has disembarked and by that time, a wheelchair is waiting on the jetway.
I was doing a lot of traveling right as my gait started to falter and I needed a cane. I definitely could not make it walking all the way through an airport. I used to ask for a wheelchair assistance from the airline and they would take me from curbside drop off all of the way to the gate,and pick me up at my destination with another chair waiting either at the plane or at the top of the jet ramp. The airlines really try to make it easy for us.
That has been my experience too. Sometimes a flight attendant will offer me a beer and I have never turned her down. Life is can be really difficult and hard. I am eternally grateful for people that stop to talk to me and listen to what I say.
I started requesting wheelchair assistance from the airlines as I started needing a cane and realized I could not make it all the way through the airport. You likely know this, but thought I would add it in case someone didn’t know, that they will meet you at curbside drop off and escort you all the way to the entrance of the plane. They will then have a chair waiting for you as you exit.
This is the GREATEST video I've ever seen. I've had MS for 21 years and this explains a lot of what needs to happen.
Ah, thank you so much! Yes, air travel sucks for everyone, but it’s not impossible to do if you have a disability. Just be sure to pack your patience 😉
Thank You very much! I’m traveling to Sweden from CA in a few weeks and I have a layover in Germany. Last time I flew that exact route was 18 years ago when I was still mobile and with my husband, yet it was a complete disaster which makes me very concerned about flying in the shape I am now and all alone. Your video was helpful and informative. I only have crutches and a walker. I do not have MS but a few similar autoimmune diseases such as Behçet’s and my biggest physical issue is probably my untreated severe double sclerosis 😢. Hang in there! Have faith. Your wife and brother look amazingly supportive. 🙏
Have a good trip! You’ve got this
Very helpful video. I was just recently diagnosed with RRMS (January of 2022) and am scheduled for a business trip next week and I hadn't even considered these things. Thankfully I'm still fairly mobile, but this definitely gave me some food for thought.
Yep, once you've done it a few times, disability services are (usually) the easiest part of the airport experience! Good luck
@Mr Mavvy not bad. The relapse that put me in the hospital on New Year's Eve put me into using a walker until about March, when my flare up went down enough that I relearned how to walk. Besides not being able to handle the heat like I once did, it hasn't been too bad.
@Mr Mavvy just Ocrevus and taking 5000 UI of Vitamin D daily. My first full dose of Ocrevus is next month but I'm going through a different hospital this time , so that should be fun.
when I have traveled with rollator i have only had positive experiences. Once I had picked it up from baggage claim, a 3 generation family helped me unfold etc. And yes a thank you's and smiles. And I travel alone.
Very well done. Very helpful.
Thank you for making this video. It’ll be my first time traveling while needing more assistance and this helped.
Good luck! You CAN do it!
Thank you, these tips help very much.
Great video. How do you handle the bathroom situation? We want to travel on an airplane but I'm worried about that part.
Thanks for watching, Joyce. I wear depends when I travel. Apparently though, a flight attendant once told me, they have a small aisle chair on board to h Elon you get to the bathroom if needed. Not sure how you’re supposed to get from door to toilet though 😬
I had a stroke n was so nervous to fly.
I like your wheelchair, where can I get one like yours?
Foldandgowheelchairs.com!
What if you really are not okay with anyone feeling your body at all? I was sexually assaulted so this is really not okay for me
Hello, maybe this is not the right forum, but I know you have had Ocravis treatments. Would international travel be okay within a month of a treatment? We will of course ask our daughters doctor, but I was wondering from your perspective if that extensive foreign travel seems too risky with the compromised immunity and foreign healthcare if needed? This is for a Mediterranean cruise that we are planning.
Hi! I’d say, from my viewpoint, absolutely not too early! As long as you’re not going anywhere that requires any additional vaccines, living life as normal should be just fine (I mention vaccines because there’s definitely a recommended before/after window when to get them). My wife and I are taking our own Mediterranean cruise in March, have fun!
@@mldrohan Thank you.
How do you go to the restroom
I wear depends when traveling and cross my fingers 🤞
What brand and style # chair do you use?
When I travel, I use a Fold and Go MAGshock chair
@@mldrohan thank you!
Thanks! Does one tip the folks that push you in the wheelchair?
So when getting from the ticket counter to the gate in a airport-provided wheelchair with a helper, like I used to or one time recently when I travelled by myself and they helped me with the schlep through security, I would. But now, with it being such a quick thing that they seem to try to do as fast as possible too, I don’t. And I don’t think they necessarily expect it or judge me for not doing it- I’ve made a few “friends” at my local airport at this point from traveling semi-regularly 😂
@@mldrohan thank you!
I always tip. They work hard pushing us around and make very little money.
The ridiculous tipping is only done in America.
I am disability person from India
I was just denied ssd. the judge argued that if i could travel to africa then i cant be disabled. evil people stay in power i guess.