Hi Nina...
I will probably post more as things come to mind...other than what we discussed in the chat in terms with checking on oxygen availability upon leaving and arriving...how you can take one or two tanks with you and then ship them back or something...besides calling the oxygen companies on both ends, check with the Elderlocator for any services that may be available ..the number is: 1-800-677-1116
as for foods..buy a huge cooler, maybe even two and lots of ice or else you can purchase fresh ice cubes daily as you need it along the way to kieep the foods fresh.You can pre freeze lots of items in zip lock bags that will not thaw too much on the ice...take things out and let them melt down as you need them... put your breads in, as much as you can so that you won't have trouble in restaurants...there are health food stores you can go to on the way... truck stops may be out of the question but small home cooked mom and pop type places where they are preparing things to order can be cooked according to your needs. You can stop at picnic grounds to rest and enjoy as well. Also check with the AAA for restaurants, handicapped bathroom facilities etc along the way.
If it is difficult to make lots of pit stops get one of those bottles Louis can urinate into so that you won't have to be rushing around to find an exit that has a facility that is handicapped equipped..it will save a lot of time and aggravation and you can just dispose of the liquid whenever and where ever
I wil keep this in mind to offer more suggestions.Hope this helps for starters.
I am excited for the both of you.
Blessings
Gail
adding more: do a search for long distance driving tips with disabled or handicapped.. check out some of the major disability sites...they have columns etc and ideas for long distance travel..
here are some links I came up with:
http://www.access-able.com/http://www.geocities.com/wheelsarego/beable.htmhttp://maxpages.com/enabledrve...lunteering_and_RVinghttp://www.sath.org/ ATO this site could probably help also with your questions on oxygen needs... you may have to email them through the contact link here are 2 links I found on worldwide oxygen availablity
The Oxygen Traveler, Lori Young, (937) 848-7100. Web:
www.oxygentravel.net (Oxygen service worldwide).
TravelMed, (800) 878-3627. Web:
www.travelmedintl.com (Oxygen service worldwide).
National Council on Disability. Latest report: "Enforcing the Civil Rights of Air Travelers with Disabilities," available in alternative formats. Phone (202) 272-2004 / TTY 272-2074 / Fax. 272-2022. Web:
www.ncd.gov/http://www.orthop.washington.e.../living/travel/printand these should all keep you quite busy
Access-Able Travel Service. Extensive site with searchable databases, many disability travel links, travel tips, etc.
www.access-able.comThe Boulevard. Adaptive products, van rentals, accessible hotels worldwide, and many links.
www.blvd.comGlobal Access. A wealth of access info and links to national and foreign sites.
www.geocities.com/Paris/1502Disability Travel and Recreation Resources
http://www.makoa.org/travel.htmDisability Mall. Travel and tour resources including adaptive products.
www.disabilitymall.com/travel.htmMossRehab ResourceNet. Informative site with many useful links and travel tips.
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