'Crawling to my seat': Some travel experiences can be avoided with better technology

• "People who don't use the equipment just don't realize how important it is for individuals," a wheelchair user told USA TODAY.
• Smartphones and technology have alleviated some of the stress of transportation for disabled travelers.
• Airports and other transportation services have their own apps, as do the airlines, which means information is scattered across different sources.

"Traveling with disabilities" is a 10-part series focusing on the experiences of travelers with disabilities. This is part of our continuing mission to highlight underrepresented communities in travel. If you'd like to contribute to our reporting and share your experience as a source, you can fill out this quick form.

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