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equipment</strong></p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.scootaround.com/mobility-rentals/book-a-rental/rent-online" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Scootaround Wheelchair and Scooter Rentals</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="http://www.specialneedschicago.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Special Needs Chicago</a></strong></li></ul><p><strong>Attractions and events</strong></p><ul><li><strong><a href="http://chicagoculturalaccess.org/calendar" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chicago Cultural Accessibility Consortium</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/mopd.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">City of Chicago Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="http://easyaccesschicago.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Easy Access Chicago</a></strong></li></ul><p><strong>Interpreters</strong></p><ul><li><strong><a href="http://www.deafcomm.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Deaf Communication by Innovation</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.chicagohearingsociety.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chicago Hearing Society</a></strong></li></ul><p><strong>Transportation services</strong></p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.flychicago.com/ohare/ServicesAmenities/accessibility/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accessibility Guide – Chicago O’Hare International Airport</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.flychicago.com/midway/ServicesAmenities/accessibility/pages/default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accessibility Guide – Chicago Midway International Airport</a></strong></li><li><a href="https://chicagounionstation.com/information/accessibility" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Accessibility Guide – Union Station</strong></a></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.transitchicago.com/accessibility/accessibleservices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CTA Accessible Services</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="http://www.opentaxis.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Open Taxis</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.rtachicago.org/plan-your-trip/travel-tips/accessibility" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Regional Transportation Authority – Accessibility</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="http://www.scrtransport.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SCR Medical Transportation</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="http://www.specialneedschicago.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Special Needs Chicago</a></strong></li></ul><p><strong>Vacation planning</strong></p><ul><li><strong><a href="http://www.disabilitytravel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accessible Journeys</a></strong></li></ul><h3>Age regulations</h3><ul><li>Legal car rental age: 21, with surcharges for those under 25</li><li>Legal driving age: 16</li><li>Legal drinking and gambling age: 21</li><li>Legal age to purchase cigarettes and tobacco: 21</li><li>A valid photo ID is required.</li></ul><h3>Alcohol</h3><ul><li>The legal drinking age is 21.</li><li>A valid photo ID is required.</li><li>Open containers cannot be taken outside drinking-establishment premises.</li><li>It is customary to tip bartenders; generally, $1 per drink ordered.</li><li>Consuming alcohol while traveling in a vehicle is illegal for both drivers and passengers. It is also illegal to transport alcohol with a broken seal.</li></ul><h3>Electricity</h3><p>The U.S. uses 120 volt, 60 hertz. Tip: buy a Type-B adapter plug NEMA 5-15 to ensure your electrical items work while you’re visiting.</p><h3>Emergency services</h3><div class="table-responsive"><table class="table table-bordered"><thead><tr><th>SERVICE</th><th>NUMBER</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Police/Fire Emergency</td><td>911</td></tr><tr><td>Police/Fire/City Services Non-emergency</td><td>311 (in Chicago)<br> (312) 774-5000 (outside Chicago)</td></tr></tbody></table></div><h3>Phone calls</h3><p>Check with your local service provider for an international plan before you visit.</p><ul><li>Telephone area codes: 312 and 773</li><li>Directory assistance: 411</li></ul><h3>Postal services</h3><p>Find your closest post office <strong><a href="https://tools.usps.com/go/POLocatorAction!input.action" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></strong>. Or call 800-ASK-USPS (800-275-8777).</p><p>Self-service kiosks at most post offices can dispense both domestic and international stamps. Main downtown branch: Loop Post Office, <em>211 S. Clark St.</em></p><h3>Prescription drugs</h3><ul><li>Carry a copy of your prescription for all prescriptions you will be taking while in the U.S.</li><li>Some drugs that are common or legal in other countries may require a prescription or may be illegal in the U.S.</li><li>You are required to report all imported medications to U.S. Customs.</li><li>Carry all prescription medications in their original and intended containers.</li></ul><h3>Road rules</h3><ul><li>Always drive on the right-hand side of the road.</li><li>Speeds are measured in miles-per-hour; speed limits are clearly displayed on road signs.</li><li>Age 16 is the legal driving age. Car rental companies often require renters to be 21, with surcharges for those under 25.</li><li>You must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance. International drivers must have a photo ID and their native driver’s license.</li><li>It is illegal to talk or text on a mobile phone while driving (fines range from $50-$200).</li><li>Consuming alcohol while traveling in a vehicle is illegal for both drivers and passengers. It is also illegal to transport alcohol with a broken seal.</li></ul><p>Check out the full list of <strong><a href="https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_a112.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Illinois Rules of the Road</a></strong>.</p><h3>Sales tax</h3><ul><li>A 10.25% sales tax is applied in the city of Chicago.</li><li>Hotel Accommodations Tax is currently 17.4%.</li></ul><h3>Smoking</h3><p>Smoking as well as “vaping” or the use of e-cigarettes, vape pens, and e-hookahs is prohibited in enclosed public places, and within 15 feet of the entrance of these establishments.</p><h3>Time zones</h3><p>Chicago is on Central Standard Time (CST). 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