March 2023 Special Needs Living Akron/Canton

Vacation Anyone? Emily Can Help!

Family vacation planning with special needs accommodations in mind

WRITTEN BY MELISSA KLATT

Special needs mom and owner of Aida's Adventures LLC, Emily Householder Stacey, knows a thing or two about the challenges when planning a vacation to include your special needs family member! A lot of families don’t realize that vacation destinations have all the accommodations needed for your family member to enjoy unique experiences; they just don’t know how to ask for them!

AIDA’S ADVENTURES LLC HAS THE EXPERIENCE

Aida’s Adventures LLC has three agents on staff with the experience and specialization in working with special needs families! Their goal is to help families have amazing and memorable vacations. They can help you navigate a Walt Disney World trip, cruise, or whatever adventure you’re dreaming about for your family!

“We have lots of tips and advice on traveling with a variety of disabilities,” says owner, Emily. “We’ll help you request accommodations from the destination. I think families don’t always realize that accommodations are available to them. We’ll help you know what’s available and how to request it. If you want to go on vacation, we want to help you find a way to not only go, but make great memories and have a blast!”

So far, they’ve helped so many families get disability accommodations at popular destinations like Walt Disney World or on cruise ships, but they’ll help you achieve that dream destination to gain amazing experiences for your whole family. They also help you get rental medical equipment while traveling, if and when you need it!

TRAVEL DREAMS ARE MADE REALITY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILIES

The team at Aida’s Adventures LLC lives to fulfill their mission, “Travel is for everyone.” They share a recent instance of a client whose life they changed:

I had a client whose daughter always wanted to swim with dolphins, but because of her complex medical needs, they didn’t want to leave the country. They had only seen the option of swimming with the dolphins offered in the Caribbean and Mexico. We were able to help them find a great and reputable place to do that in Florida!

“I understand that traveling with a special needs family member adds, well, special needs,” Emily says. “I’ve been there! I love traveling with my son; they are some of my favorite memories with him. We would love to help your family plan a vacation to have spectacular memories to cherish!”

LIST OF EQUIPMENT AIDA’S ADVENTURES OFTEN CAN ASSIST CLIENTS WITH.

“I think a lot of people do not know they can request these items, often at no additional cost. For example, a lot of cruise lines will send an ASL interpreter to the kids clubs free of charge, which allows kids who use ASL to participate fully with their peers.

• You just have to request it!”

• Renting/accessing Beach Wheelchairs

• Wheelchair accessible rooms/cabins

• Special food requests to meet Dietary needs, not only for allergies but for cultural needs and sensory needs as well!

• Renting Adaptive Strollers, Scooters, or Wheelchairs

• Requesting Disability services at theme parks

• Requesting ASL interpreters