Passport To Independence: Vacationing During The Pandemic

With the holidays in full swing, many seniors are eager to get out of their homes and visit family or vacation to new destinations – safely. However, many of the CDC guidelines haven’t changed much: Wear masks, socially distance and wash your hands. The good news is that travel is possible as long as you take the right precautions, plan accordingly, and are willing to perhaps modify your vacation. If you’re looking for travel tips for special needs individuals or seniors during these COVID-19 times, join us for this complimentary webinar.

Linda Odom, travel industry consultant and special needs advocate will share:

  • What to expect at the airport
  • Resources to check local rules and regulations
  • Best ways to travel and destinations to avoid

 

When: Wednesday, December 2

Time: 2:00 PM

 

Expert Presenter: Linda Odom Director of Creative Connection Program, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Travel Expert & Special Needs Advocate.

speaker-linda-odomLinda Odom holds a Bachelor Business Administration from Georgia College & State University and in 2007 received her Certificate of Arts in Healthcare from the University of Florida in Gainesville. In 2008, she received her Certificate in Art in Healing from Ringling College of Art & Design. Linda is the Director of the Creative Connection Program at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota. Linda also worked for over 30 years with Delta Air Lines. She was hired as a flight attendant and has worked in many capacities since, including but not limited to: domestic and international leadership flight attendant, Jet Recurrent Instructor, Subject Matter Expert Instructor in First Aid, CPR and Emergency Procedures, In Flight Service Supervisor, Employee Critical Response Team and Post 9/11 Transition Team. Linda also received the highest honor one can achieve at Delta in 2002 when she was presented the Chairman’s Club Award. She retired from Delta in 2020.