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Disability Resources
Las Vegas and the major resorts have done a pretty good job of making all aspects of the city and the things you might want to see accessible to all people with disabilities.

Of course there are challenges, mostly relating to the distances you have to travel and the crowds you have to navigate, but for the most part the resorts in Vegas have met and surpassed all legal requirements.

If you have special needs, be sure to tell the reservations agent about them as you are booking your room. They will be more than happy to assist you in arranging delivery or accommodation of wheelchairs, portable oxygen, electric scooters, and more.

If you'd prefer to do it yourself, there is one company that we have heard good things about. They arrange for deliveries of major medical/disability equipment including motorized scooters to the hotels. It is:

Mesa Medical
702-263-8511

Health & Safety
Important Numbers
Emergencies911
Police Non-Emergency702-795-3111
Poison Control800-446-6179
Rape Crisis702-366-1640
Suicide Prevention702-731-2990
AAA702-883-2470
Highway Conditions702-486-3116
Physician Referral800-842-5439
Dentist Referral702-255-7873
 

Hospitals & Urgent Care Near The Strip
Sunrise Hospital
3186 Maryland Parkway
702-731-8080
website

Harmon Medical Urgent Care
24 Hour Facility
105 East Harmon
Between the Monorail tracks and Koval
702-796-1116
website

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Laws
Gambling
  • You must be 21 to gamble or enter a casino. If you look young carry ID with you.
  • Children are permitted in the public walkway areas of casinos but are not allowed to be near slot machines or gaming tables.

Liquor

  • You must be 21 to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
  • Alcohol is sold 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • You are not allowed to carry open containers on the street or in a vehicle

Prostitution

  • Prostitution (all forms) is illegal in Las Vegas
  • Prostitution is only legal in state approved brothels in counties with a population of less than 200,000
  • The closest legal brothel to Las Vegas is in Parhump, appoximately one hour away

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Money Matters
American Express
Lost or stolen traveler's cheques dial 800-221-7282

ATMs
Getting money is not a problem in Vegas - ATM machines are almost as common as slot machines and are located in every casino, convenience store, and bank. Keeping your money is an entirely different story.

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