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Update on Sudbury Trip
Hi Everyone!
I just wanted to hop on here and share an update about how my trip to Sudbury went as someone who just travelled alone for the first time as a power wheelchair user.
Firstly, I want to say thank you to everyone who showed me support on my original post it means a lot to me to have support from people who understand and have been…
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Hi Shaine and Andreas 🐢! Thanks for the update – sooooooo happy to hear it went well and that you overcame the challenges that arose.
For tips and tricks etc, you can try the Global Discussions group, and there is a gadgets group as well for more physical solutions. If you think a specific group for tips and tricks would be useful, we…
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Possibly Travelling Alone and Terrified
Hi there,
I’m looking for advice on travelling alone as an electric wheelchair user. There’s a possibility that I might need to travel alone for a medical appointment as the person who I was hoping to accompany me to the appointment is being a bit flaky about it, I have to travel to Sudbury, Ontario next week (Oct.24th – Oct 26th); If I have to…
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Hi!
First of all, remember – we are all here to support each other.
I live in Japan now, but I was born and raised in Canada. I also use a power wheelchair and I travelled home by bus once by myself. I can understand it can be unnerving!
I find, personally, knowing what places look like before I go can be comforting. For example, using Google…
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Adding to what Josh has said, let someone back home know where you’re at. I post on my social media accounts where I’m staying at, the restaurants I eat at, and all the sites I visit. Even though I’m alone during most of my trips, I don’t feel alone.
Stick to major streets. Don’t go down alleys or shortcuts that seem deserted. Perhaps avoid…
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This is great to see. I visited Montreal as a kid and it would be interesting to go back and visit again one day
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Montréal, an inclusive and accessible city | Tourisme Montréal
In Montréal, many attractions and public spaces are committed to inclusivity and accessibility. Access ramps, adapted washrooms and services for people with reduced mobility or specific sensory needs are just some of the initiatives designed to ensure that as many … Continue reading
What have your travel experiences been like in Canada?
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Discover the hidden struggles disabled travelers face in Canada’s tourism industry. Accessibility issues are more widespread than you think.
Papaya replied to the discussion Journey Behind the Falls experience at Niagara Falls in a wheelchair in the forum Canada 3 months ago
Reply to Journey Behind the Falls experience at Niagara Falls in a wheelchair
Two weeks ago I was in Niagara falls with my wife, our daughter and my in-laws! We did behind the falls and my wheelchair passed everywhere. (larger hospital-type wheelchair, waiting for my manual one!)
I also found that a lot of the places were accessible, which is nice!
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