Caribbean Tours and Travel for the Disabled and others with Special Needs
Barbados... a special place for people with special needs
Barbados is seeing an increase in adventurous, disabled travelers with wheelchairs and special needs seeking a Caribbean vacation. In fact, some persons are referred to Barbados as part of their rehabilitation therapy as the warm climate and clear waters are truly welcoming...
Equipment
There is a limited supply of equipment for those with Special Needs. This includes beach wheelchairs and patient lifts for the hotel room. The Aquatic Centre in association with the Paralympics Association has a pool lift on location.
Good planning and advance communication with the The National Disabilities Unit is recommended. To help plan your Caribbean tour or other travel requirement, please use the following contact information:
National Disabilities Unit
Hastings Towers, Hastings, Christ Church
Telephone: (246) 228 2978 or (246) 228 2991
Email: natdisibility@caribsurf.com
Barbados resorts for those with special needs
Hilton Barbados Resort is fully accessible for persons with disabilities. Includes a wheelchair accessible ramp.
Accra Beach Hotel offers accessible rooms, as well as wheelchair access in and around the resort.
Radisson Aquatica Resort offers an array of in-room and on-site features to enable comfortable stays for mobility challenged guests.
