Adult son with Autism
Hello everybody. My husband is taking our 30 year old son to Japan this summer. He autistic, very high functioning. He loves travelling, is co operative and interested in his surroundings, however he has trouble understanding certain situations (obviously) and even after accepting explanations, he may not be able to adopt the accepted…
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First of all, welcome! I’m Josh and I run Accessible Japan and tabifolk
Here is something from Accessible Japan to get you started: https://www.accessible-japan.com/10-tips-for-navigating-japan-with-autism/
Hopefully some others can jump in as well.
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It is exciting that they can go to Japan. The flight is long. You may want to download his favorite movies or music in case the entertainment system on the flight isn’t working. If he hasn’t taken a long trip on an airplane you may want to talk about what flying is like.
Remember his sensory strategies if needed (noise reducing head… Read more
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Sky Hop on hop off bus in Kyoto
Hi, does anyone have any experience of the Sky HOHO bus in Kyoto? Is it wheelchair accessible or do I need to rely on Taxis and public transport.
Thanks 😊
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We used ordinary buses in Kyoto. They are nearly all accessible and can get you to most destinations. There’s also a metro. You need to download the bus map and try, out of consideration for the local people, to avoid peak travel time. The bus driver will have to operate the ramp at the middle door and fold up the seats. It’s a good idea to…
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I sent an email and will follow up… but just wanted to say I was in Kyoto a few weeks ago and I’m not sure I even saw any of these. As @Gofer mentioned, the subways and regular buses are accessible and can get you most places much cheaper.
Looking at the buses (https://skyhopbus.com/kyoto/bus_introduction) I would say the “Crystal” is…
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10 flying tips for amputees, worth a read before your next trip
Good piece over on Living With Amplitude featuring Jane Rogers, who started gathering flying tips after a rough first trip in a wheelchair. That included a stranger in the TSA line telling her off, and an airport worker accidentally tipping her out of her chair. She turned those experiences into a practical list.
A few that stood out:
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Greece is expanding accessibility at its beaches with new access ramps, wheelchair-friendly pathways, and accessible restrooms as part of a broader inclusive tourism push. The move builds on Greece’s existing reputation for accessible coastlines — it already has one of the larger networks of accessible beaches in Europe through programs like…
Carnival's Celebration Key just got sensory-inclusive certified
Carnival’s new private destination in Grand Bahama, Celebration Key, just earned KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certification. They timed the announcement to World Autism Acceptance Month. In practice that means sensory bags you can borrow, quiet spots scattered around the island, and somewhere north of 400 staff trained to help guests with…
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I liked how on the Carnival Cruise I went on this summer had the KultureCity collab prominently displayed on their big screens by the pool and other places. What good are resources if no one knows about them? So I’m glad they advertised that
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