Travel Documents for your Alinker!

As I am getting ready to embark on my latest travel adventure, I was reading some comments in some European Travel Facebook groups, where some had vaguely mentioned to gather documents for their power wheelchair. It got me thinking, if you are traveling in foreign countries, and people have never saw Alinkers before, they may request some type of documentation. But how could they even tell what was official? They couldn't because there are no such documents. Regardless, I thought I would come up with something just to be on the safe side and avoid any issues. (Not that we should even have to worry about this, it does come up.)

They probably just want to see a piece of paper to explain what this mobility aid is. So I just made one and used a translator to add different languages that I am traveling to. Here is a sample tag and the base of what I typed up, hopefully it will be helpful to you! Let me know if you used this info and if it worked! <3

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Fill out and print to affix to your Alinker

Mobility Device – Please Handle with Care

Not a bicycle. Not sports equipment.

Folds for transport.

Airline/Train Reference: ADA / PRM regulations.

Contact: [Your Name] [Phone/email]

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Sample Travel Document for your Alinker

English

Personal Mobility Device – Alinker Walking Wheelchair for [Your Name]

This device qualifies as an assistive mobility device under US ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and EU PRM (Passengers with Reduced Mobility) regulations.

Non-motorized, 3-wheeled mobility aid used in place of a manual/motorized wheelchair or walker/rollator.

Size (approx):

• Weight: 30 lbs / 13.61 kg

• Extended: H40 x W28 x L45 inches = H101.6 x W71.12 x L114.3 cm

• Folded: H40 x W28 x L28 inches = H101.6 x W71.12 x L71.12 cm 

Note: This device is used to assist with mobility due to a disability. It is not a bicycle or recreational item. It is foldable for storage and transport, though not fully collapsible like a scooter. 

🇮🇹 Italian (for Italy & Swiss Canton Ticino)

Dispositivo di Mobilità Personale – Alinker Sedia a Rotelle Camminante per [Your Name] 

Questo dispositivo è riconosciuto come ausilio alla mobilità ai sensi dell'ADA statunitense (Americans with Disabilities Act) e del regolamento UE per i PRM (Passeggeri a Mobilità Ridotta). Ausilio non motorizzato a 3 ruote, utilizzato in sostituzione di una sedia a rotelle manuale/motorizzata o di un deambulatore/rollator.

Dimensioni (circa): Peso: 30 libbre / 13,61 kg Aperto: H101,6 x L71,12 x P114,3 cm Chiuso: H101,6 x L71,12 x P71,12 cm

Nota: Questo dispositivo è utilizzato per aiutare la mobilità a causa di una disabilità. Non è una bicicletta né un articolo ricreativo. È pieghevole per lo stoccaggio e il trasporto, anche se non completamente richiudibile come uno scooter.

🇫🇷 French (for France & Swiss Romandy)

Dispositif de Mobilité Personnelle – Alinker Fauteuil Roulant de Marche pour [Your Name] 

Cet appareil est reconnu comme un dispositif d’assistance à la mobilité selon la loi américaine ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) et les règlements européens PRM (Passagers à Mobilité Réduite). Aide à la mobilité non motorisée à 3 roues, utilisée à la place d’un fauteuil roulant manuel/motorisé ou d’un déambulateur/rollator.

Dimensions (environ) : Poids : 30 livres / 13,61 kg Déplié : H101,6 x L71,12 x P114,3 cm Plié : H101,6 x L71,12 x P71,12 cm

Remarque : Ce dispositif est utilisé pour aider à la mobilité en raison d’un handicap. Ce n’est ni un vélo ni un objet de loisir. Il est pliable pour le rangement et le transport, mais pas complètement rétractable comme une trottinette.

🇩🇪 German (for Germany & Swiss German regions)

Persönliches Mobilitätshilfsmittel – Alinker Gehhilfe-Rollstuhl für [Your Name] 

Dieses Gerät gilt als unterstützendes Mobilitätshilfsmittel gemäß dem US-amerikanischen ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) und der EU-Verordnung für PRM (Personen mit eingeschränkter Mobilität). Nicht-motorisierte, dreirädrige Gehhilfe, als Alternative zu Rollstuhl oder Rollator.

Maße (ca.): Gewicht: 30 Pfund / 13,61 kg Ausgeklappt: H101,6 x B71,12 x L114,3 cm Gefaltet: H101,6 x B71,12 x L71,12 cm

Hinweis: Dieses Gerät dient zur Unterstützung der Mobilität bei einer Behinderung. Es handelt sich nicht um ein Fahrrad oder Freizeitgerät. Es ist zusammenklappbar für Lagerung und Transport, aber nicht vollständig faltbar wie ein Scooter.