
Mobility Devices, Gadgets and Technology
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Share advice and experiences on wheelchairs, scooters, adaptive gadgets, and travel-friendly... View more
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Share advice and experiences on wheelchairs, scooters, adaptive gadgets, and travel-friendly technology that make journeys more accessible. From choosing the right mobility device for different terrains to finding portable ramps, assistive apps, and battery-friendly power solutions, this is the place to ask questions or offer recommendations – someone here has likely tried it before. You’ll find personal stories, first-hand reviews, and tips for cultural, nature, and leisure travel. This group welcomes all accessibility needs, helping you enjoy a more accessible and well-equipped travel experience.
Reply To: Transportation Apps – and Accessibility
I have a few for looking at the accessibility of places (ie stores, restaurants etc) that can include train/subway stations, but not really designed for that. In general, I end up using Google Maps and then look up station maps to find info about things like which subway entrance has an elevator. So, lots of juggling. Google Maps just has a generic wheelchair mark for accessible stations, but just leads you to the nearest entrance, not the one with an elevator (despite me turning on the “wheelchair user” option in the app).
One of the taxi apps in Japan now lets you choose wheelchair taxis in it.
Bu, yes, still a long way to go!