Pensacola, Florida, USA

PENSACOLA : Overview

OVERVIEW

Sunny Pensacola, Florida, a seaport city located on the Pan Handle, near Pensacola Bay is a wonderful place for a disabled holiday. It’s a great destination for individuals who wish to escape to warm and sunny, white sand beaches. In Pensacola, there are a variety of activities, including music and art festivals, along with many other cultural activities, such as aviation and cultural museums for travelers with a disability. And accessibility is good. The city of Pensacola prides there city on a proud military history. Please read below, a disabled travel guide to assist with planning your accessible vacation.

LANGUAGE

The official language of the United States is English.

CURRENCY

The official currency of the United States is the US dollar.

QUICKLINKS

LOGISTICS: Air – Water – Ground
ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotels – Resorts
ENTERTAINMENT: Tours – Activities – Restaurants & Nightlife
EMERGENCY SERVICES: Hospitals – Medical Equipment
ABILITYTIPS: Precautions

PENSACOLA : Logistics

AIR TRANSPORTATION/AIRPORT

Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport: Check with your airline for specific details about accessible accommodations (e.g. straight back transfer chair, assistance at airport).

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GROUND TRANSPORTATION

TAXI

Yellow Cab of Pensacola: Yellow Cab of Pensacola offers wheelchair accessible transportation known as Blue Angel Taxi Service, for people of all abilities. Be sure to call in advance to book a wheelchair accessible cab. The phone number to book a reservation is located on the Yellow Cab of Pensacola website.

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RENTAL VEHICLE (Accessible Van)

Wheelchair Accessible Van
Company:  Phase III Mobility
Address: 4333 Highway 98, Gulf Breeze, Fl 32563
Phone: 850-934-1123
Contact:  Anita or Kenny (husband & wife) 

“We flew into Pensacola.  We were not able to find a wheelchair accessible van there.  The closest one we found was in Mobile, Alabama—60 miles away.  They charge a fee to deliver and pick up which was $2.00 per mile.  (it would have been $240.00 just for delivery.)  It was also only available for half of the time we were there.  Therefore, we rented a regular mini-van from Alamo.  They put the seats down in the back so we could fit the wheelchair in the back.  We got a ramp from a company called Phase III.  Phase III has wheelchair accessible vans for rent.  They did not have one available at the time we were there.  If you go to Pensacola, make sure to get the van far in advance if you can.”  Barbara, 11/17/09 

“Anita and Kenny are a lovely couple.  They run the business and will do anything they can to help you.  They did not have a wheelchair accessible van available at the time we were there, but they let us borrow a ramp from them to use with the van that we rented from Alamo.  They did not even charge us for it!  They are so nice.  If you can rent from them, you should.” Barbara, 11/17/09

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SHUTTLE

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BUS

Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT): ECAT offers wheelchair accessible transportation. Please refer to the ECAT website here for more information on accessibility.

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TRAIN (Light Rail)

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TRAIN (Heavy Rail)

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PENSACOLA : Accommodations

HOTELS

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PENSACOLA : Entertainment

SIGHTSEEING TOURS

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ACTIVITIES

Fort Barrancas: At Fort Barrancas, sightseers can explore the visitor center where they have a small replica of the fort on display, and where they can also listen to an audio tour of the history of the fort. The visitor center is wheelchair accessible.

National Aviation Museum: Pensacola is home to the famous Navy “Blue Angels” and what better place to visit while in Pensacola, other than the National Aviation Museum. The museum is wheelchair accessible and offers a variety of things to experience. Wheelchairs can also be rented at the information center.

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RESTAURANTS/NIGHTLIFE

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PENSACOLA : Emergency Services

MEDICAL SERVICES/HOSPITAL

Sacred Heart Health System

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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Power Wheelchair
Company: Center for Independent Living
Address:  3600 North Pace Blvd, Pensacola, Florida 32505
Phone:  850-595-5566 x18
Contact: Alicia Williams 

“We were also not able to find a power wheelchair.  In desperation, I sent an email to the City Council of Pensacola who forwarded it to a company called Center for Independent Living.  They are a company that loans equipment to people with disabilities.  They let us borrow a power wheelchair for the week we were there.  The entire process to get the chair took two days!  They do not deliver and are only opened Monday – Friday.  They were wonderful!  We picked the power wheelchair up on a Monday.  They adjusted it so that it fit my daughter perfectly.  I do not remember the brand.  They have several types.  The only requirement was that we fill out some paperwork in advance and fax my daughter and my husband’s ID.  The chair was completely free!  We also had to give them assurance that we had transportation for the chair. We were leaving on a Saturday and therefore had to return the chair on Friday.  When Anita and Kenny heard that, they volunteered to return the chair for us so we could use it one more day.  They were so wonderful.  We brought the chair along with their ramp on Saturday and they delivered the chair for us on Monday.  How great is that?” Barbara, 11/17/09

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PENSACOLA : AbilityTips

PRECAUTIONS

When flying into Pensacola, be sure to make transportation arrangements well in advance to avoid unnecessary stress.

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