Sunday 17 December 2017

Disability Roadside Assistance Can Be Critical For Vulnerable Drivers

By Anna Brown


One of the worst feelings in the world is having your vehicle break down on a lonely stretch of highway. It's even worse on the weekends and after hours when most mechanics are off duty. These are the times when you're very happy to have a membership with an automobile association. If you are disabled, the problems can be more severe unless you have signed up with a disability roadside assistance organization.

When an individual is disabled getting stranded in remote locations can be dangerous. If the vehicle they are riding in is damaged in some way, they may be trapped and unable to exit the vehicle. For these drivers, it is especially important to have access to services that can provide the tools and experience needed to extricate them. It may be necessary to call a limousine or some other mode of transportation that can accommodate them.

Fortunately, there are services available for the disabled who drive. Not only can they assist drivers in customary ways, they can also provide special services such as lifts, when lifts in cars are out of commission. They will provide transportation to hospitals, arrange for doctors to meet patients, and deliver prescriptions in emergencies. These services include customer service representatives who are trained to ask the right questions and get the appropriate emergency technicians to the site as quickly as possible.

Limousine services are available to assist disabled drivers who might not be able to get into or out of other types of vehicles. These companies provide locksmiths to open car doors and tow trucks to remove inoperable vehicles. They provide personnel who can do simple jobs like inflating tires and charging batteries.

For those who are interested, these companies also offer less than traditional road assistance services. They can provide help with restaurant reservations and get members stock quotes. They provide gift delivery services, offer apps that provide sports and lottery results, and will send reminders via a member's smart phone.

When you are a frequent traveler and disabled, you know the challenges that can arise. Travel assistance is a one of the benefits of owning a membership with one of these companies. They will expedite passports and any other documents you might need for international travel. You can call them if you lose your luggage or need to be evacuated during an emergency.

You can choose the kind of membership that is right for you. When you only travel occasionally and locally you might only require basic services. More frequent travelers may decide to purchase the next level of services. The highest level is a good choice for those who travel internationally and are on the road on a regular basis. Discounted maps and routing information are available for members.

It's bad enough to be stranded when you have the full use of your arms and legs. It is even worse when you are disabled and are vulnerable to the elements and any predators who might want to take advantage of a bad situation. Having someone to call in both circumstances makes an unexpected breakdown more likely to have a good outcome.




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