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Disabled Persons (Travel by)
Q: Are there
any government travel services for disabled persons?
A: Many Government of Canada departments and agencies
offer information and advice for travellers with disabilities. Please
check the links below for more information.
- Aircraft
Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities - Frequently Asked Questions
- Access
to Travel - Your Special Needs and Information Source
- A
Guide for Persons with Disabilities - Taking Charge of the Air Travel
Experience
- Canadian Air Transport Security Authority - Travellers - Special Needs
- Persons
with Disabilities Online
If you have a disability, consider self-identifying when making your reservation. This will give the carrier time to provide extra assistance to help make your journey trouble free. Take advantage of the opportunity to pre-board. The crew will be able to provide you with an individual safety briefing that addresses your special needs.
Q: I have a pacemaker. Will there be a problem whenever I go through airport metal detection screening?
A: Upon entering the screening area, you should notify the screening officers of any medical implants, artificial limbs or mobility aids that may be affected by the magnetic fields of the metal detection equipment. You should bring medical information with you that will verify your medical condition. Further information is available from the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority.
Check with the appropriate foreign government office accredited to Canada to inquire about country-specific requirements.
Q: How should I prepare for travel with a guide dog?
A: When travelling with a guide dog, Canadians must check with the nearest foreign government office in Canada to obtain the specific requirements for entry. Permission to enter another country is the sole prerogative of that country. Conditions are subject to change. The Government of Canada does not have any jurisdiction over entry requirements to other countries. Additional screening information is available from the Canadian Air Transport Security
Authority.
Q: Are there parking privileges for disabled persons abroad?
A: If you plan to travel by car in Europe, you should know that there is a reciprocal parking agreement for people with parking privileges. Contact Transport Canada for more information.
