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I’m surprised it is the first, but good to see none the less!
travelweekly.com.au
Perth Airport opens Australia’s first airport Sensory Room
Pretty sure the two private retreat rooms and a central sensory area will be in much demand.
Toronto Pearson has started offering Aira ASL – an app that delivers on-demand American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation for those who are deaf or hard of hearing – for free.
torontopearson.com
Aira ASL is an app that delivers on-demand American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. It’s free to use at Toronto Pearson.
It would be a start, anything else you would add to the code?
wheelchairtravel.org
WCRTG: The SSR Code Airlines Desperately Need
A new special service request code could improve wheelchair users' flying experience, and help airline staff get on the same page.
Patty and alliejay1 Comment-
In my experience there is often poor communication between the airline and the ground crew. Despite filling out all the required information on the website, I still have to remind the crew it’s my own wheelchair and then they contact the ground crew. 😔
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Anaïs K replied to the discussion Help transfer in the plane (overweight) in the forum Flying with a Disability 2 months ago
Reply to Help transfer in the plane (overweight)
Thank you very much Josh:)
I will find out if it is possible and you will know!
I have never seen it on Japan but you never know
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Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Help transfer in the plane (overweight) in the forum Flying with a Disability 2 months ago
Reply to Help transfer in the plane (overweight)
There is a lift/hoist for airplanes called the Eagle lifter I think…
However, I have not heard of them in Japan. The staff will assist with lifting/transferring here though
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