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Travellers with Disabilities - FAQ

1. Are there any government services for travellers with disabilities?
   
   
2. How can I ensure that my special needs are addressed while travelling?
   
   
3. If I have a pacemake or other medical device, will there be a problem when I go through airport metal detection screening?
   
   
4. How should I prepare for travel with a guide dog or other service animal?
   
   
5. Are there parking priveleges for disabled Canadians abroad?
   

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1.   Are there any government services for travellers with disabilities?

Many Government of Canada departments and agencies offer information and advice for travellers with disabilities. Consult the following links for more information:

• Government of Canada—Access to Travel: Your Special Needs and Information Source
• Canadian Transportation Agency—Accessible Transportation
• Canadian Air Transport Security Authority—Special Needs
• Service Canada—Persons with Disabilities Online

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2. How can I ensure that my special needs are addressed while travelling?

Be sure to make your special needs known when booking a flight, so the airline will have time to provide extra assistance to help ensure your safety and comfort. Advise the pre-board screening officers about any mobility, vision, hearing, speech, medical, or other special needs. Take advantage of priority boarding services.

Be aware that many countries do not have facilities to provide access to people in wheelchairs or make allowances for those with special hearing, visual, or other requirements. For accessibility information on the country you will be visiting, consult the Disabled Peoples’ International website.

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3.   If I have a pacemaker or other medical device, will there be a problem when I go through airport metal detection screening?

See our FAQs on Medical Matters.

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4.   How should I prepare for travel with a guide dog or other service animal?

When travelling with a service animal, you should determine the entry requirements of the destination country through the nearest foreign government office in Canada. (The Government of Canada does not have jurisdiction over entry requirements in other countries.) Also be sure to check your airline’s policies and procedures for travelling with service animals. Additional screening information is available from the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority.

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5.   Are there parking privileges for disabled Canadians abroad?

Disabled persons who hold a valid parking permit in Canada may take their permit with them for use in any member country of the International Transport Forum (ITF). Be sure to check with local authorities there to determine entitlement. For more information, consult the ITF or Transport Canada website. Parking permits for disabled Canadians are rarely recognized in non-ITF countries.