The May long weekend is the perfect opportunity to escape daily routines and spend time with family – including older adults and people with disabilities. But to make the trip truly successful, transportation must be well planned!
Safety, comfort, accessibility, and individual needs – these are the four pillars on which to base transportation planning. Find out how to do it with both your head – and your heart.
The most convenient option if you own or can rent a vehicle:
– with a ramp,
– with a lift,
– with space for a wheelchair,
– with extra safety belts.
Rental services like Wheel4U, Car4Care, or the Prometeusz Foundation offer specialized vehicles by the hour or day.
More and more transport companies specialize in mobility-friendly services:
transport for lying passengers or wheelchair users, driver assistance with boarding/disembarking, and comfortable travel conditions.
Check local providers in your region – many offer services tailored to the needs of seniors and dependent individuals.
Some municipalities, especially rural areas and small towns, offer free or low-cost community transport for people with disabilities – it’s worth calling your local office to ask.
Quiet places with good accessibility:
– health resorts: e.g. Krynica-Zdrój, Polanica, Busko-Zdrój,
– seaside promenades: Kołobrzeg, Ustka, Jastarnia,
– parks and botanical gardens: Łódź, Powsin, Wrocław.
Important: Check in advance if the place has:
– ramps,
– accessible restrooms,
– specially marked parking spaces
Essential travel checklist:
– documents (ID, disability certificate, EHIC card),
– medications and dosage schedule,
– snacks, water, tissues,
– phone with ICE contacts,
– small pillow, blanket, headphones (for travel comfort!).
A May trip with a senior or person with a disability can be a truly wonderful experience – if it’s well planned. Transport is the key to success: safe and accessible for all.
April 25, 2025
