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Mobility Impairment in Vegas (paraphrased from many reports on this board, things may change at any time so confirm directly with the source)
Scooter/wheelchair information: Many hotels can provide and/or rent wheelchairs and electric scooters. Contact the hotel you’re staying at ahead of time to see if they have what you need.
Other options: Contact Mesa Medical 800 853 3006 ext #133. They will have it waiting for you at your hotel. They have on board chargers but a full charge lasts all day. It can run up and down the strip and all casinos have ramps. It costs about $25 a day. I called 5 or 6 places and Mesa seems to be best. Also ask for handicap access room.
A company I have used twice to arrange for wheelchairs and/or scooters is www.scootaround.com
They deliver the chair/scooter to your hotel and pickup from the hotel - so it is easy-peasy. Nothing to worry about, and quite inexpensive - $25 a day for a scooter and $15 for the wheelchair IIRC.
I have been to Vegas with one person in a manual wheelchair (skiing accident) and one mobility-limited elderly person (mother in law). Hotels that were good to us and our needs: Plaza, Monte Carlo. Not so good: Luxor. (OK - it was my friend's fault for going on a moving sidewalk in a wheelchair. But the hotel security personnel wouldn't help him when he fell out of the wheelchair in a heap.)
Scootaround was great. No problems. We rented one for 5 days for my uncle. I am not sure what the daily rate is. This is the e-mail I received from them when I inquired about a scooter. They also have an optional damage waiver than I think was $25 for the week.
Thank you for interest in renting a scooter with us. With Las Vegas being
one of most popular locations in North America, we are able to rent our
scooters to customers at an excellent rate. For a one week rental, the cost
would be $140.00, and this price includes delivery and pick-up right to the
hotel. (My apologies, as I believe I had quoted $110.00 for a weekly rate,
this is our three day rate, $140.00 is our weekly rate.)
On average, a standard scooter weighs about 109 lbs. When disassembled the heaviest piece weighs about 53 lbs. The scooter can collapse with the front tiller folding down and the seat and batteries are removable. We just
suggest that two people lift the scooter into the back of the full size
vehicle.
If you are interested in placing your order, please contact us at the toll
free number listed below. Please do not hesitate to call if you have any
questions or concerns.
Heather Hay
Customer Service Representative
ScootAround Inc.
[email protected]
1-888-441-7575
Transportation:
CAT bus has wheelchair lifts. Wheelchairs and scooters are loaded first. Most cab companies can provide properly equipped vehicles, and the monorail is ADA compliant:
http://www.lvmonorail.com/ride/faqs/
Quote:
Is the system wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the Monorail system is completely ADA compliant. Wheelchairs, walkers, mobility scooters and motorized scooters that assist those with a disability are permitted on the Monorail. All Monorail stations have accessible elevator service to all levels. There is level boarding from the platform to all trains. All Monorail cars have space to accommodate mobility vehicles. Passengers boarding are required to place them in the locked position for the duration of the ride. Properly harnessed and trained service animals accompanying persons with disabilities are permitted in Monorail stations and on trains.
Gaming Accommodation:
Stool at a craps table - you bet. I'd probably choose to go to a table that wasn't completely crowded with folks - at least to get yourself established in your 'turf'. But I'm sure any decent casino would accommodate your request, and would assist you in placing bets etc...
Most casinos have not only a low blackjack table, but generally pai gow and baccarat tables are low tables and probably (not 100% sure, just going by remembered visuals) would accommodate a wheelchair.
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Some other threads discussing this topic:
https://www.vegasmessageboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30654&highlight=scooters
https://www.vegasmessageboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29037&highlight=scooters
https://www.vegasmessageboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13052&highlight=scooters
https://www.vegasmessageboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26223&highlight=scooters
https://www.vegasmessageboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20814&highlight=scooters
Scooter/wheelchair information: Many hotels can provide and/or rent wheelchairs and electric scooters. Contact the hotel you’re staying at ahead of time to see if they have what you need.
Other options: Contact Mesa Medical 800 853 3006 ext #133. They will have it waiting for you at your hotel. They have on board chargers but a full charge lasts all day. It can run up and down the strip and all casinos have ramps. It costs about $25 a day. I called 5 or 6 places and Mesa seems to be best. Also ask for handicap access room.
A company I have used twice to arrange for wheelchairs and/or scooters is www.scootaround.com
They deliver the chair/scooter to your hotel and pickup from the hotel - so it is easy-peasy. Nothing to worry about, and quite inexpensive - $25 a day for a scooter and $15 for the wheelchair IIRC.
I have been to Vegas with one person in a manual wheelchair (skiing accident) and one mobility-limited elderly person (mother in law). Hotels that were good to us and our needs: Plaza, Monte Carlo. Not so good: Luxor. (OK - it was my friend's fault for going on a moving sidewalk in a wheelchair. But the hotel security personnel wouldn't help him when he fell out of the wheelchair in a heap.)
Scootaround was great. No problems. We rented one for 5 days for my uncle. I am not sure what the daily rate is. This is the e-mail I received from them when I inquired about a scooter. They also have an optional damage waiver than I think was $25 for the week.
Thank you for interest in renting a scooter with us. With Las Vegas being
one of most popular locations in North America, we are able to rent our
scooters to customers at an excellent rate. For a one week rental, the cost
would be $140.00, and this price includes delivery and pick-up right to the
hotel. (My apologies, as I believe I had quoted $110.00 for a weekly rate,
this is our three day rate, $140.00 is our weekly rate.)
On average, a standard scooter weighs about 109 lbs. When disassembled the heaviest piece weighs about 53 lbs. The scooter can collapse with the front tiller folding down and the seat and batteries are removable. We just
suggest that two people lift the scooter into the back of the full size
vehicle.
If you are interested in placing your order, please contact us at the toll
free number listed below. Please do not hesitate to call if you have any
questions or concerns.
Heather Hay
Customer Service Representative
ScootAround Inc.
[email protected]
1-888-441-7575
Transportation:
CAT bus has wheelchair lifts. Wheelchairs and scooters are loaded first. Most cab companies can provide properly equipped vehicles, and the monorail is ADA compliant:
http://www.lvmonorail.com/ride/faqs/
Quote:
Is the system wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the Monorail system is completely ADA compliant. Wheelchairs, walkers, mobility scooters and motorized scooters that assist those with a disability are permitted on the Monorail. All Monorail stations have accessible elevator service to all levels. There is level boarding from the platform to all trains. All Monorail cars have space to accommodate mobility vehicles. Passengers boarding are required to place them in the locked position for the duration of the ride. Properly harnessed and trained service animals accompanying persons with disabilities are permitted in Monorail stations and on trains.
Gaming Accommodation:
Stool at a craps table - you bet. I'd probably choose to go to a table that wasn't completely crowded with folks - at least to get yourself established in your 'turf'. But I'm sure any decent casino would accommodate your request, and would assist you in placing bets etc...
Most casinos have not only a low blackjack table, but generally pai gow and baccarat tables are low tables and probably (not 100% sure, just going by remembered visuals) would accommodate a wheelchair.
__________________
Some other threads discussing this topic:
https://www.vegasmessageboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30654&highlight=scooters
https://www.vegasmessageboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29037&highlight=scooters
https://www.vegasmessageboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13052&highlight=scooters
https://www.vegasmessageboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26223&highlight=scooters
https://www.vegasmessageboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20814&highlight=scooters
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