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Hey everyone, last weekend I went adaptive scuba diving in Amami Oshima! Let me know if you have questions or might be interested in trying it!
Accessible Scuba Diving in Japan
alliejay, tabifolk and KB F3 Comments
So cool! Thank you for sharing. My wife had been certified (is that the right word?) prior to her health change which now requires a wheelchair and would love to dive. Not my thing but I’ll snorkel all day! 😁 Have others done adaptive diving in Japan or elsewhere and what have your experiences been?
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@joshgrisdale this looks absolutely magical! I have yet to brave the whole breathing apparatus so good on you for that!
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Could anyone please recommend wheelchair-accessible accommodation in Sapporo, particularly a wheelchair-accessible bathroom?
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Would be glad to help search!
Any particular area in Sapporo?
Also a rough budget for one night?
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Thanks for your assistance. I’m planning on attending the APOTC 2024 https://www.c-linkage.co.jp/apotc2024/ from 6 November to 9 November at Sapporo Convention Centre. I’m not sure the budget at the moment, it would depend on the accessibility of the accommodation.
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Can you ride the trains in a large power wheelchair?
We plan on using the trains throughout our stay in Tokyo and Kyoto this November.
My husband is a full-time user of a power wheelchair that is 127 cm in length when he is in the chair. The chair can be shortened to 106 cm if he takes his foot rests off.
Does anyone know whether this will be…
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Hello!
Of course you can ride the train.
However, depending on the route and time you board, you may experience hellish crowds.
Also, many of Kyoto’s famous shrines and temples cannot be reached by train…
If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask.Tak
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Thank you Tak!
I’m worried about the size of his large power wheelchair!
We plan to walk to a few sites in Kyoto and then bus or train to other sites.
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LEGOLAND Japan Resort has been recognized as the first Certified Autism Center (CAC) in the country by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).
accessible-japan.com
LEGOLAND Japan Resort: Leading the Way in Accessibility and Inclusion – Accessible Japan
LEGOLAND Japan Resort in Nagoya is Japan's first Certified Autism Center, offering sensory guides, Assisted Access Passes, wheelchair rentals, and designated rest areas.
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Now I really want to go to LEGOLAND!
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That’s really neat!
Hi there! I’m traveling to Japan in July with my husband. We’re staying in Tokyo and I have some fun things planned in the city. But what I’m trying to add to the trip is some dips into nature. I’m a para and manual wheelchair user. My husband and I are both very active: we surf, mountain bike, SCUBA and love being outdoors. I’m not…
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Hi Alina, this sounds like it could turn into a great back and forth conversation with information that could be useful to others in the future. Would it be possible for you to start it as a new topic in the “Discussions” tab? That way people searching for the same information can find it easily. 👍
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