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Glad to see accessible toilets coming to smaller aircraft. The first time I came to Japan, even the biggest planes didn’t have accessible toilets – I had to hold it for 13hrs! What are your experiences?
https://wheelchairtravel.org/airbus-a220-wheelchair-accessible-lavatory-delta/
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Testing Out the Wheelchair Accessible Lavatory on Delta's Airbus A220 - Wheelchair Travel
An inside look at the new Airbus A220 at Delta Air Lines, which has a wheelchair accessible lavatory for passengers with disabilities.
A little basic for most of our members, but still some good points to keep in mind when flying:
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/air-travel-tips-for-wheelchair-users/
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7 air travel tips for wheelchair users
Let’s be honest: Flying as a wheelchair user is tough. I’ve traveled to 37 countries and all seven continents as a powered wheelchair user and flying is still the part of traveling that I dread the most. I don’t necessarily … Continue reading
U.S. Government: Airlines Must Waive Face Mask Rule for Disabled Passengers
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U.S. Government: Airlines Must Waive Face Mask Rule for Disabled Passengers - Wheelchair Travel
A new order from the CDC requires airlines to grant face mask exemptions to disabled people who cannot wear a mask due to their disability.
Thought this was a thought-provoking article. Here in Japan we often look poorly upon people who don’t follow the rules, and since it is definitely a mask-wearing culture, not wearing a mask can mean getting stares…
https://wheelchairtravel.org/disabilities-that-could-make-wearing-face-masks-impossible/
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List of Disabilities that Could Make Wearing a Mask Impossible - Wheelchair Travel
Despite the countless stories about nondisabled people using the ADA to get out of mask mandates, there are many disabled people who cannot wear a mask.
If you are interested, you can get your own CARES harness or ADAPTS sling from All Wheels Up!
https://www.travelawaits.com/2560906/all-wheels-up-addressing-air-travel-accessibility/
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How All Wheels Up Is Working To Make Airplanes More Wheelchair Accessible
Through their Fly Safe Today program, the disability advocacy group is giving away devices that aim to make air travel easier on wheelchair users.
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