Life Amplified Webinar Ep.22 | Travel Tips for Amputees: Planning Accessible Adventures

Описание: This week on Life Amplified, Jennifer is joined by Emily, Amputee Aid’s new Social Worker, and Carrier, an experienced travel professional, for an empowering and practical conversation about traveling with limb loss and mobility challenges.

Whether you’re planning your first trip post-amputation or looking to travel more confidently, this episode breaks down what amputees need to know to travel smarter, safer, and with less stress — from airports and hotels to cruises and cost-saving strategies.

✈️ What We Covered in This Episode

1. Getting Started with Travel Planning
• How Carrier got started in the travel industry
• Why many travelers choose to work with a travel agent
• The advantages of personalized planning — especially for accessibility

2. Travel Trends & Timing
• Current vacation and destination trends
• Popular locations and excursions right now
• How seasonal travel impacts pricing
• When traveling “off-season” can save you money

3. Saving Money on Travel
• Insider tips for reducing travel costs
• Booking strategies that work — and ones to avoid
• How travel agents can help maximize value

4. Traveling with Mobility & Medical Needs
• Planning vacations for wheelchair users and amputees
• When and how to use TSA Cares
• Requesting hotel and airline accommodations
• Locations and situations to approach with caution

5. Cruises, Medications & Special Considerations
• Can amputees and people with mobility issues take cruises?
• Managing medications while traveling
• What to ask before booking

6. Booking Individual or Group Travel
• How to contact Carrier for trip planning
• What the booking process looks like
• Planning accessible group travel experiences

7. Giveaways & What’s Coming Next
Jennifer wraps up with giveaways and a preview of upcoming Life Amplified webinars.

🦿 About Life Amplified
Life Amplified is a weekly educational webinar hosted by Amputee Aid, created to empower amputees, caregivers, and advocates with real-world information, practical tools, and community support.

We don’t just talk about prosthetics — we talk about navigating life after limb loss.

🔗 Learn More & Get Involved
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