Social & Recreation: Travel

The Access Pass is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. This is a lifetime pass that allows free admission to those with permanent disabilities to the National Parks system where there is an access charge. Documentation is required to obtain the pass. The pass is available to individuals ages 16 and above. (Children under the age of 16 are permitted into National Parks at no cost.)

Cruises for adults and families living with Autism, Down Syndrome and other related disabilities. Cruises leave from several different ports, and are on well-known cruise lines such as Royal Carribbean, Carnival, Celebrity and Disney.

A recreation service company for adults with Developmental Disabilities (DD) that offers exciting trips to fun community locations, in hopes of bringing people with DD together for friendships and to set the stage for creating an active social life. Trips include meals, lodging, transportation, activity costs, 1:3 chaperone supervision, and a photo book mailed to you after the trip.

For adults with disabilities who are unable to travel, they offer a new Virtual Travel program called Virtual Tours Vacation Boxes. It allows anyone with a developmental disability to experience the thrills of traveling through the eyes of our tour guide, Bob. Your trip includes a thirty minute video, plus keepsakes and fun souvenirs from the city/cities you select.

For nearly 50 years, Echoing Hills has supported thousands of families, friends, and neighbors through our outreach to people with disabilities.

Their programs align with their values: the right to choose, the dignity of each person, personal fulfillment in God’s plan and a relationship with Jesus Christ. They provide choice recreational, residential, vocational, travel and educational services throughout the State of Ohio and internationally.

They accept waivers, including the I/O, Level 1 and Ohio Home Care. Other options include County Board of Developmental Disabilities matching funds and private pay.

Year-Round travel camp for teens who have special needs and are high functioning, ages 16 and up.

Provides professionally planned and supervised recreational leisure opportunities, such as vacations, family outings, and social groups. As a bonus, they provide educational preparation to families prior to the trip/experience.

Share A Vision also supplies grant applications to organizations and individuals seeking to provide similar opportunities for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities on an annual basis.

Vacation travel programs, tailored specifically for adults with disabilities.

Trippin’ with Jamie is a travel consultant agency that can help you plan your next vacation for your family, including your family member with special needs. There is no cost to you for the use of a travel agent, just the cost of the trip.