Resources for Vacations and Travel
Planning vacations for you and your special-needs child offers unique challenges, such as finding wheelchair-accessible attractions and activities. Resources are available that contain information and articles for the disabled traveler and family.
Cincinnati Children's services and resources:
Additional Resources:
- 11 Tips for a Great Vacation With Your Special Needs Child
- Accessible Vans
- Disabled World Travel
- Queen City Medical Transport
- Scootaround
- Special Needs Travel Mom
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
- Travel Tips
- Traveling Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Amusement Parks & Museums
- Cedar Point
- Cincinnati Art Museum
- Cincinnati Arts Association
- Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC)
- Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
- Creation Museum
- Disneyworld
- Holiday World & Splashin' Safari
- Kentucky Kingdom
- Kings Island
- Morgan's Wonderland
- National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
- Newport Aquarium
- Universal Studios
Plan Ahead
It is important that families of children with special healthcare needs make preparations well before traveling to make sure that their child receives the proper care should acute problems arise. Check with your physician for the necessary precautions, medical records, immunizations and / or medications for your destination.
- Vaccines. Medicines. Health. for Travelers by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- WHO recommendations for routine immunizations by the World Health Organization
- See also FAQs: What are some tools for caregivers and patients to stay organized?
