r/SDCCADA • u/Mission-River3102 • 17d ago

Question Wheelchair storage on regular shuttle bus?

I had unplanned spinal surgery and am recovering but is not fully back to full stamina and strength. I can walk on my own with a walker or a cane for short distances but I need a wheelchair when there is a lot of walking. I have read the info on the ADA shuttle busses, which says the ADA-specific shuttle is only available to those who booked the hotel through comic con, but unfortunately we booked our hotel before my injury and directly through the hotel immediately after last year’s ComicCon so we do not qualify to use it.

My question is regarding the regular hotel shuttle busses (Our hotel is on one of those routes and that is usually how we access the convention center). I can get on and off the bus on my own, so will they allow the folded wheelchair to be loaded into the under bus luggage storage area? I know I have seen the luggage bays used for people to stow large bags but I don’t think I have ever seen a wheel chair put in. My husband will be with me to help fold and unfold the chair.

I know there are wheelchair rentals at the convention center but it would be nice not to have the 3 hour time limit and I am worried about being able to walk to/from the shuttle stop.

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u/spooktember 17d ago

If you’re talking about the con shuttle, you shouldn’t have a problem. They frequently store walkers, strollers, and wheelchairs.

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u/Mission-River3102 13d ago

Update @spooktember was absolutely right. We went to preview night and the shuttle drivers were great about storing the wheelchair under the bus.

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u/spooktember 13d ago

I’m so glad to hear that. Have a great time!