ArubaLisa: Disability Question

[LHC]

I will be in Aruba on December 26th from 11 - 8 with my daughter 29, and my disabled son 22 who uses a wheelchair for accessibility after a car accident. Any suggestions for what to do? How to get around? Accessibility? Excursions? Etc.

Thank you,

Linda Canada

[Arubalisa]

Hi Linda,

 

Unfortunatley, written info on this subject is pretty limited, but the best available online can be found at http://www.aruba.com/about/disability.php Something with Red Sail aboard one of their catamarans sounds like a terrific option!

 

You could also contact http://www.octopusaruba.com/ and http://www.jollypirates.com/ to see if accommodations may be made.

 

If you wish to just plan a day at the beach and your son's wheelchair is accessible to the sand let me know and I can give you some additional information.

[LHC]

Thanks for the information...I have emailed all three companies, plus asked the equipment place if they rent sand/water wheelchairs. Holland America actually has them for Half Moon Cay usage, so I am going to ask Seattle if we can get one to use at the various ports for beach use...Thanks for all your help. If we get a wheelchair I will re email and ask about which beach would be the best.

I have contacted Life Lite medical and they will done an island tour in an accessible van for 55.00 for no less than two hours. It that sufficient to get a flavor for the island?

Linda

[Arubalisa]

I have contacted Life Lite medical and they will done an island tour in an accessible van for 55.00 for no less than two hours. It that sufficient to get a flavor for the island?

Linda

Linda, the island is only about 26 miles long so 2 - 3 hours is more than sufficient to see the highlights. I really hope that HAL comes through with the sand/water wheelchairs, that would really make the trip for your son.