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Know your battery

If flying with a motorized wheelchair or scooter, bring documentation that describes whether the device is powered by a wet, dry, or gel battery. The battery type determines whether the battery must be removed for transit in the airplane (gel typically does not need to be removed).

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Portugal

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10:12:2009

Portugal : Overview

OVERVIEW

Portugal is a beautiful and highly developed country in southwest Europe. Despite being old, the country has many wheelchair accessible destinations and features – including beaches, historic sites, wineries, port and many others. Overall, accessibility can be tough unless you know where to go.

For general accessible travel information you can read more at Visit Portugal – Disabled Access.

There is a specific brochure regarding beaches Visit Portugal Disabled Access Brochure.

There is also a travel agency called Accessible Portugal specifically dedicated to people with reduced mobility who offer accessible sightseeing tours.

Regarding the public transportation system there are new buses that have the same ability as the ones in Manhattan, but they are not the majority for now. For taxis, it is better to schedule earlier with one. Normally, taxis in Portugal are Mercedes E or similar and not vans or SUV, and they do not have lifts or ramps. Accessible transportation should be booked through Accessible Portugal.

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