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International Travelers with Disabilities

U.S. air carriers must comply with the U.S. laws and regulations regarding access for travelers with disabilities. Foreign airlines have varying regulations for access, which must be ascertained in detail from the carrier in advance of travel. Service animals are not exempted from compliance with quarantine regulations and so may not be allowed to travel to all international destinations. U.S. companies or entities conducting programs or tours on cruise ships have obligations regarding access for travelers with disabilities, even if the ship itself is of foreign registry. Extra services and accommodations for disabled travelers, often protected by legislation, are generally available in North America, Western Europe, and Australia and New Zealand, but very irregularly elsewhere. Each anticipated international itinerary must be assessed on an individual basis, in consultation with specialized travel agencies or tour operators, as well as print and Internet resources with specific expertise in this area. Listings and links to appropriate resources, professionals as well as destination-specific information, can be found at www.access-able.com.

— David O. Freedman


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