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gbgb started the discussion Transportation Apps – and Accessibility in the forum Mobility Devices, Gadgets and Technology 2 years ago
Transportation Apps - and Accessibility
Has anyone Evaluated the various transportation apps for accessibility?
There is an interesting article below that triggered…
theconversation.com
Transportation apps can make public transit more accessible for riders with disabilities. But many apps remain inaccessible due to the cost of adding features and the lack of regulations.
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schroth-sensei replied to the discussion Adapted vehicle in the forum Mobility Devices, Gadgets and Technology 2 years ago
Hi Joy,
I’m not sure where you are located, but if you in the US may want to check out BraunAbility (https://www.braunability.com/us/en.html). I know they work with some SUV’s, however I cannot say if they do what you’re looking for. I don’t work for them (and I’m not really a car guy), but we’ve own two different vans with modifications for…
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Joy started the discussion Adapted vehicle in the forum Mobility Devices, Gadgets and Technology 2 years ago
I am posting this on as many disability sites as possible because I’m looking for something “out of the box.” I’m looking for a way to modify an SUV for a driver who uses a manual wheelchair and can not walk. There is nothing on the market that fits my needs and wants. I really don’t want to spend the money it costs for the existing…
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schroth-sensei replied to the discussion Scewo Wheelchair climbing stairs in the forum Mobility Devices, Gadgets and Technology 2 years ago
Reply to Scewo Wheelchair climbing stairs
Yeah, the 2-wheel balancing does seem a little unnerving, though I would love an auto-seat level/balancing (forward/back & left/right) on a 4-wheel chair. I currently live in a mountainous area and I often have to stop and adjust my seat angle going up/down hills, but this adjustment is only forward/back so sometimes I have to uncomfortably…
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kenigor replied to the discussion Scewo Wheelchair climbing stairs in the forum Mobility Devices, Gadgets and Technology 2 years ago
Reply to Scewo Wheelchair climbing stairs
I agree with you all, but I think my point was more about using this “self-balancing” mobile device.
I think I mentioned in another thread or on Twitter if I’m not wrong: there are new buildings being constructed in Tokyo in the last few years that are not accessible at all, so I guess it’s better to create solutions than wait.
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