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Flying with a Disability a year agoa year ago (edited)
“Until we are able to board airplanes with our mobility devices, sitting in our mobility devices, we are at risk.”
Couldn’t agree more.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/air-canada-ceo-accessibility-issues-house-of-commons-1.7105767
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'Shocking': Air Canada CEO blasted over accessibility services at House committee | CBC News
Lawmakers took Air Canada's CEO to task on Monday over "shocking" and "scandalous" failures to accommodate passengers living with disabilities.
Josh Grisdale and schroth-sensei1 Comment
Agreed! I can sit in my wheelchair for 12-hours with virtually no aches and pains. On an airplane, besides the pains of getting to my seat, I last an hour at best sitting on their chair before having to be adjusted to a slightly more comfortable position, which likewise doesn’t last long. I feel lucky that I can manage that, and I applaud…
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I wish Tokyo’s airport buses were accessible like this!
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Interesting concept to have the route be below and above ground, but light-rail is easier to manage. I’ve used light-rail from the SLC, PDX, LHR, and DC-area airports and they’re less complicated to use than buses.
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i agree with the Josh on the buses in Japan….i wish they were accessible. We split my family from Haneda half on the Limousine Bus w/ luggage, the others using the train. Buses from Skye Tower to Disney also are not accessible. Although i didn’t pursue, it looks like Tour buses are also not wheelchair accessible.
Not all batteries are the same and Lithium batteries are getting more popular, so this is an important read!
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Explore the world hassle-free with your lithium-powered mobility device! While these devices offer incredible benefits, air travel can be a challenge. In our comprehensive guide, courtesy of Mobility Direct, we break down essential steps, from choosing FAA-approved devices to navigating … Continue reading
Everyone has a first time flying as a wheelchair user – here are some good basic pointers:
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