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[GroovyWheeler]

Our Disney World trip is weeks away, and Dan and I are getting very excited. It's been two years since we've last been to Disney. We're taking my own manual wheelchair because it would be a lot more comfortable riding in it because of the positioning belt and cushion that keeps my hips and pelvis supported.

The only thing is, I'm going to be bringing my wheelchair tray for my manual wheelchair for the first time, to use as an upper body support aid. My manual wheelchair has no upper body positioning support like my power chair does (although the backrest on it, is one of those tension-adjustable ones). Having the tray would help with the slumping over, which I tend to do when riding in my manual wheelchair.

How have you been able to carry the tray when traveling on an airplane? I'm going to be the one having to do this, since I won't have any carry-on item. It'll be easier on my mom and Dan, too. Or, even storing it on the chair when it's not in use? I've heard of taking an extra bag that's big enough for the tray, and storing it that way. We'll see though.

Samantha

 

[SueM in MN]

If you carry it on the plane, it will have to fit into the overhead bins or in the airplane closet - but, not all airplanes have a closet. I would probably suggest calling the airline and ask to speak to someone in their special needs department.
I would probably not leave it on the wheelchair while you are on the plane, unless it is unbreakable and it is able to be secured onto the wheelchair so it can't come off. If you leave it on the chair, it would be best to mark it with your name, address and phone number you can be reached at while you are on vacation. That way, if it does get separated from your wheelchair, they will be able to find you.

You could also pack it inside one of your checked bags. I would probably pack it in between layers of clothing to protect it a bit more.