Sunday, December 24, 2017

How Disability Roadside Assistance Can Keep The Most Vulnerable Drivers Safe

By Anna Brown


There is nothing worse than having your car break down on a deserted street or busy thoroughfare. It can be even more stressful if it is late at night or on the weekend when mechanics are unavailable. If you are a member of an automobile association, you have a lifeline and someone to call for help. This can get complicated though if you, or a passenger need disability roadside assistance.

The disabled are particularly vulnerable when it comes to being stranded in a strange place. Depending on the circumstances, they may not even be able to exit a damaged vehicle. For these individuals it is especially important to have services available with the tools and expertise to help them and get them to a hospital or into another mode of transport that can accommodate their needs.

There are services that address the needs of disabled drivers. They have the usual services most associations offer their members, but also offer specialized options like lifts, to move drivers whose access lifts aren't working. They even have employees who will take individuals to the hospital, call ahead to have a doctor waiting, and deliver necessary prescriptions in case of an emergency. The customer service representatives have been trained to ask appropriate questions and dispatch the appropriate technicians.

These companies will provide limousine service for disabled drivers who can't get in and out regular cars. They will call locksmiths to release locks and tow trucks to move damaged vehicles. They will make the necessary calls to get a mechanic to you who can change flats and charge batteries.

In addition to traditional road services, some of these companies have other services not usually associated with automobile assistance. They have apps that assist with everything from restaurant reservations to stock quotes. Members can have gifts delivered, view lottery and sports results, and have reminders sent to their smart phones.

Long distance travel can be a real hassle for those who are disabled. The farther they go, the more complicated it can get. Travel assistance is one of the benefits members can receive when they join a disabled assistance service. Documents needed for international travel, like passports or passport renewals, can be expedited through these companies. Disabled individuals who lose their luggage can call the service for help. They can also call if they are in a situation where emergency evacuation is needed.

There are different levels of memberships depending on the driver's needs. A basic membership is great for those who travel locally, and the next level is suited for those who travel farther distances. The highest level is for frequent drivers and fliers who travel on a regular basis. Members can even get discounts on maps and routing when vacationing in various parts of the world.

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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