Episode 9: Bienvenidos a Mexico!
Yes you CAN travel internationally, here’s proof. In this fun episode of Rarely Familiar, Haley is in Mexico and connects with her fellow co-hosts, Tram and Jen, who are stuck in chilly Minnesota, to share her recent trip to visit her mother in Puerto Vallarta, with her medically complex son, Felix. Haley offers practical and real life advice on traveling solo with her son and the importance and challenges of packing and planning for an International trip and utilizing the support systems available such as TSA Cares, wheelchair assistance, and other accessibility services to ease the travel process. The trio discusses practical tips like using medical packing lists, medical documentation notes, and Apple Air Tags to keep track of important items. The episode emphasizes that, despite the stress, the effort to travel is rewarded by enriching experiences and family connections.
Resources:
Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights (PDF version)
Special thanks to:
Eli Brunelle for Intro and outro Music "New Love" and
Todd Piper Hauswirth at All-Good for logo and brand identity