C6-Wednesday, May 14, 1980 - North Shore News Two wheel drivers are travelli I don't know if I’d ever had the courage to travel if I'd been a wheelchair patient. The problems are many - bul, determined two-wheel drivers are doing it every day! When you consider the problems that they en- counter, be informed and ready to lend a hand - if asked! by Barbara McCreadie Last week, our postman left a small book in my mailbox. It didn’t have an envelope, or return address. I suspect that it was delivered because I receive so much travel mail. What else is a conscientious postie to do but dehver an un- marked booklet’ entitled “Wheelchair Air Travel” to someone who gets 99 and 44/100% of the local travel mail? Problems! Some that I'd Never even’ considered. leaped out of every page. How about these: (Taken from “Wheelchair Air Travel” by Clare Miller). “I have never seen an aircraft with wheelchair toilet facilities, and it is therefore necessary for you to Ume with great care, your bowel and bladder control.” “It is helpful to have an able bodied person with you, particularly on your first flights, also you may like to invest in a narrowing device in order to narrow. the wheelchair, should you find those modern bathroom doorways an obstacle.” “If you pian to visit family or friends on invitation, remember that it is most likely that their home is not convenient to your wheelchair.” “If you are going to a holiday resort, sand is not the best route for a wheelchair. A _ nice patio with a view of the beach is a pleasant location. Watch those pesky flagstone patios!” ~df I must ever travel as a wheelchair passenger, I'll remember that five han- dicapped per aircraft is the usual rule. Book early. 747’s are better equipped for handling disabled people than, say, Viscounts. in Europe and England, it is possible to mde in the “Guard's Van" on a third- class ticket. Rail. If you want to order the guide: Wheelchair Air Travel, (Box 7, Blair, Cambndge, Ont. Can.) By Claire Miller. I've learned a tot. The writer was a member of the Highland Light Infantry of Canada, and took part in the invasion of Normandy in 1944, and later, in the in- vasion of Holland where the unit had severe losses WHEELCHAIR TRAVELLERS have some problems, but more and more agencies are making sure the ban- dicapped person has the same opportunities in the world of travel as this busload of tourists in Moscow or in many other parts of the world. In October, 1944, Clare, one of the seven left of his platoon, was hit by a snipers bullet. Now a travel agent - and a paraplegic - his travel business has grown to a two milion dollar gross in two offices. The one thing the book proves - repeatedly - is that, “We can travel. It doesn't matter much if we-= are confined to a “two wheel dnve" or CAN FLY" need help WE Toll free line for US travel info Visitors to the United States now have access to a new toll-free telephone number for advance in- formaton on US holiday destinations = and attractions The number, 112-800-663- 9278, connects callers with the InfoRoad USA office in Vancouver, operated by the United States Travel Ser- vice Callers will be able to obtain, from the InfoRoad counsellor, immediate and up to-date information on travel routes, destinations, and tourist attracuons in the United States Mapys. brochures other literature are also avathable tourist and wt omer cast from foRoad USA office the In In Vancouver the oIn ftoRoad olftce ean be tcached by calling O69 1446 The InteoRoad coll tree number will be in operation wucekedavs from oY aim until S pom local time passport while you wait ‘North Shore Darkroom... 1527 Lonsdale 988-9813. InfoRoad tourist only provides information on the United States and dves not make trave) reservations Visitors to States advance by writing 3rd floor, Hastings St BC VoE 2¥4 bookings or United obtain the may also travel information InfoRoad USA 1199) West Vancouver WAIKIKI 4 others *399 Au S rt ate 469 MEXICO ‘579 LAS VEGAS '279 " Magnts WAIKIKI “op dtp hay Nght RON eater 199 LAS VEGAS RENO ‘269 £08 RENO Stays a Nays a. 1666 Robson Street 10507 K Geo Hwy Surrey 689-7117 Rey Travel AgontNo 157 3 In tact, of all BG WE GETTHE WOOD OUT! Lumber, plywood, pulp and other forest products are vital to Bntish Columbia's economy and getting these products to marketis a pnme concem of the Bntush Columbia Railway Rail carloadings, nearly 70% are Compnsed of forest products Wath rail service into all major operations throughout our system, and with a wide range of specialized railcars we pet the wood out quickly and ctfierenthy PUT YOUR ENERGY! NaturalGas and Petroleum, as well as Mining — they're part of BCIT’s Engineering Division technologies. and — for your tuture — there are openings in each of these areas right now The search for energy 1s an ongoing one — get involved Apply this week 434-5734 for information. British Columbia Institute of Technology 3700 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby 8B C