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Special Needs & Accessibility

From accessing airports, transferring to town, seeing the sights, going to the beaches, or hiring a car, Oahu has options available for travelers with special needs. Oahu comes under the jurisdiction of the Americans with Disabilities Act and so every step must have a ramp and every escalator a corresponding elevator. All public buses are wheelchair friendly with hydraulic lifts and wheel locking facilities, and elevator symbols and room numbers in every hotel are in Braille. Many of the hotels are equipped with wheelchair-accessible rooms, and tour companies provide many special services for travelers with limited mobility. At Oahu’s shopping malls and restaurants doors are automated with a touch of button.

TRANSPORTATION
From your airplane ride to renting an accessible van, parking and getting around on our public transportation system, find out how Oahu can make traveling a more comfortable experience.

EQUIPMENT RENTALS
If your hotel does not have the equipment you need to make your stay comfortable, there are a number of companies that rent wheelchairs and other medical equipment.

ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS
Many of the attractions and activities on Oahu including snorkeling, horseback riding, cruising, and fishing, are accessible. Take a look at a sample list of accessible activities and attractions you may enjoy.