‘Your guide to flying

with a disability’

Friday & Saturday 2nd & 3rd June 2017

The Mobility Roadshow in Stoneleigh, Warwickshire CV8 2LG

Also on Thursday 8th June at Kidz South in Reading RG1 8EQ

 

We invite you to join us for a practical session to learn how to make your journeys by air as smooth as possible.

 

The day is suitable for individual travellers, parents of disabled children, and assisting health professionals who are considering flying.

 

With industry experts we guide you through the whole journey by air, from booking to arrival at your destination to reduce stress and make your journey comfortable.

 

A replica aircraft cabin is central to the day and available for you to see and try seating and transfer equipment.

The ‘guide to flying’ session will cover:

Booking, insurance, safe carriage of your wheelchair, being fit to fly & medicines, hiring equipment abroad, check in & security, boarding the aircraft, managing challenging behaviours, aircraft seating, airport facilities, hidden disabilities & using the toilet.

For more info email: marion.dmoirah@qef.org.uk  or call: 020 8770 1151

www.tryb4ufly.org.uk

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