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Does anyone have suggestions for wheelchair-accessible ground transportation in New Orleans?

I will be in New Orleans, Lousiana, from April 15-19 for a professional conference. I’m having trouble finding wheelchair-accessible transportation from the airport to our hotel (Marriott in downtown New Orleans) for my spouse and me (both of us use power wheelchairs) and our aide. Ideally, we would like to travel together in 1 vehicle, but can split up if needed. As long as it’s not sky-high, the cost is not a big barrier as long as it’s reliable.

I’m particularly concerned about this after transportation arrangements we made for us through Z-Trip in Kansas City, MO, when I was there for a different conference. After reserving a ride more than a month in advance and then re-confirming the ride a few days before, when we got there they said they had no vehicle for us and could not help us, even though they agreed we had reserved a ride with them. We spent 3 hours in the evening, after work hours, trying to arrange transportation. Finally, a van rental place took pity on us and drove us out of the goodness of their heart. But, I don’t want to rely on such unpredictable kindness again.

Leslie

I will be in New Orleans, Lousiana, from April 15-19 for a professional conference. I’m having trouble finding wheelchair-accessible transportation from the airport to our hotel (Marriott in downtown New Orleans) for my spouse and me (both of us use power wheelchairs) and our aide. Ideally, we would like to travel together in 1 vehicle, but can split up if needed. As long as it’s not sky-high, the cost is not a big barrier as long as it’s reliable.

I’m particularly concerned about this after transportation arrangements we made for us through Z-Trip in Kansas City, MO, when I was there for a different conference. After reserving a ride more than a month in advance and then re-confirming the ride a few days before, when we got there they said they had no vehicle for us and could not help us, even though they agreed we had reserved a ride with them. We spent 3 hours in the evening, after work hours, trying to arrange transportation. Finally, a van rental place took pity on us and drove us out of the goodness of their heart. But, I don’t want to rely on such unpredictable kindness again.

Leslie

How easy is it to transfer into and out of a beach wheelchair? My husband had a hemorrhagic stroke 2 years ago and is hemiplegic and in a wheelchair full time. He has begun to go between wheelchair and bed with a slide board and my assistance. We’re going to Bermuda in May. Several beaches have beach wheelchairs. Should I even consider?

Last December, I was chatting with a woman waiting for transportation, and she showed me her WalkMate walker that converted into a wheelchair so I could be pushed when necessary! According to the company, that particular model is no longer available. (Maybe just in the USA?)

Question: If you have one, could you let me know the model number?
The Walkmate company is in Europe and only sells in the USA via Amazon.

If you already have this particular model, is it worth my searching further?!?

Thank you!

Question: If you have one, could you let me know the model number?
The Walkmate company is in Europe and only sells in the USA via Amazon.

If you already have this particular model, is it worth my searching further?!?

Thank you!