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Tips for Air Traveling with Disabilities from Paralyzed Veterans of America

Traveling with disabilities is not always easy. The Paralyzed Veterans of America realize this and have put together a list of tips to help air travelers with disabilities. With some of the year’s busiest travel days coming up, and new government research finding that one out of seven Americans has a mobility disability, Paralyzed Veterans of America  is trying to help things go smoothly. The organization encourages air travelers with disabilities to plan ahead to avoid injuries, damaged wheelchairs and other common problems. Air travel issues are the number one complaint Paralyzed Veterans of America hears from its members. “For all travelers, the key is planning ahead, and if you have a disability, that’s even more crucial,” said David Zurfluh, national president of Paralyzed Veterans of America. “We suggest calling the airline at least a week before your flight to make special arrangements. Also, take advantage of the TSA Cares helpline 72 hours before your flig...