1oldcrone

My doctor handled the paperwork (he was thrilled that I finally agreed to it!) and insurance paid for my scooter (except for the deductible.)  I have a Pride Victory that comes apart in 4 pieces.  My sister handles it for me as I have very little upper body strength.  She is very petite and has no problem.  The heaviest part is the battery case and she lifts it just fine.

Now he wants me to get a power wheelchair because I can use it in the house.  I am resisting again (the walker is working just fine indoors.)  I have been using a scooter for about 12 years now and have flown and cruised with it without difficulty.  I do find out about lift-equipped transportation around the airport and at ports.  The internet is invaluable!!

My pharmacy gives me a printout listing the meds, dosage, prescription number and prescribing doctor.  I take a 2 week supply in a special case!  I also have a letter listing my conditions--just in case they are needed.  I also use my personal scooter and bring my walker for in room use.

I have only used FTTF, so I can't answer your last question. If you have a disabled room booked, there should be a built in shower seat and hand held shower head. Ask to be seated near your scooter during dinner.....there was a mother who was putting her toddler on people's scooters to play. Fortunately, I was close to mine and told her to take her child off mine because it wasn't a toy! The child threw a fit and she wasn't happy, but too bad.

I have had vertigo for the last 7 years! Not fun. I take meclazine for it daily (prescribed by the doctor.) I don't think it helps, but I don't get seasick on cruises!! BTW--it is so bad that I stopped driving and sold my car because I didn't want to be responsible for hurting someone else during a "dizzy spell."

I also gate check my scooter. I wait for the baggage handler and show him personally how everything works as well as attaching instructions. Also, I remove my basket, put the charget in it and stow it on the plane. I fold the seat down and put the handle down on the seat. That makes it much more compact. I've never had damage and I've been using a scooter for around 12 years now.

I have Systemic Lupus, but I am sun sensitive. I also have RA, Neurofibromatosis, Type I, and kidney involvement due to the Lupus as well as several other conditions. Due to the RA and degenerative disc disease, I now have very limited mobility and use a scooter for anything over 20 feet. My dermatologist said that as long as it was treated AND I was wearing sunscreen, loose weave was okay. She also said that it was okay to be in the shade. I do short tours, am never without my SPF 50 hat (that does a good job shading my face and neck, and wear long sleeves and slacks. I don't wear gloves, but do make sure to have sunscreen on my hands (and keep reapplying it as it does lose effectiveness.)

I also get the butterfly rash across my cheeks and nose (especially in times of stress.) My co-workers could tell when I was having a stressful day just by looking at my face! (I used to teach in public school.) I was diagnosed 50 years ago, so I've been dealing with this for a long time. Feel free to ask any questions you have.

http://thisiscozumel.com/things-to-do/76-tours-and-excursions/1175-cozumel-wheelchair-accessible-tours/ We used this company last year. We were lucky it was December 2015 only one other ship in port that day so we were able to get a taxi without reservations. We did an island tour our driver was Miguel, his taxi number was 385. Not sure if drivers come and go a lot but it was his own van and he spoke English which was good for us.

Thank you for the reply. I don't know how many ships will be in port as we aren't sailing until Oct. 21, 2017. I would love to have a phone number so I can pin down a reservation. I will be with my sister and several of my cousins. We plan to do Discover Mexico and Papantla Flyers. I know it is accessible--it is just getting there that has me concerned!

Does anyone have a phone number or email address for a lift-equipped taxi in Cozumel? I won't need it for several months, but I want to get things arranged!:D

Thanks in advance for your help.