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Have you come across any tactile models on your travels? Share where you found them!
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Sanjusangendo in Kyoto has tactile models of the Buddha statues
https://www.accessible-japan.com/places/japan/kyoto/kyoto/attractions/sanjusangendo/
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Hi, everyone: I want to buy a special stroller for my 17 year-old son with severe CP in Osaka. Any one can suggest me where to find it? I am going to Osaka in Sept from Taiwan.
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Hi
There aren’t many places that sell directly to customers but Abilities has a showroom in Osaka you might want to check out.
https://www.abilities.jp/group/office/osaka
But keep in mind, if it breaks down later you may not be able to get it repaired where you live
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Hi all ☺️
We’re driving from the UK to Italy soon, and were wondering if anyone has any information regarding accessible parking? Specifically, if we can use our UK Blue Badge there?
For France and Germany I was able to find a printout to display alongside our Blue Badge, but I can’t seem to find an equivalent for Italy 🇮🇹
Any help would be…
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Hello! Eleonora here, it seems like very region in Italy has a bit of a different approach to accepting the Blue Badge https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/blue-badge-using-it-in-the-eu/using-a-blue-badge-in-the-european-union#using-your-blue-badge-in-europe
This is quite normal our regions are pretty anarchic 😃.
Which regions will you visit …
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Hello guys
I am going to Japan with my 3 adult children at the beginning of October.
I’m disabled in a wheelchair.
Does anybody know of a hotel in Tokyo which is really wheelchair friendly but not too pricey?
regards
Avichai
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Do you all want separate rooms?
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One of my children will stay with me and the two others will each have a separate room
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I am traveling to Japan at the end of October until November. I have a mobility problem due to osteoarthritis in both knees. I am mobile but not for long distances. I would like to rent folding power wheel chair while visiting Hokkaido, Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka. Is it possible to rent one and bring it throughout the trip or do I have…
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A friend bought me a folding electric wheelchair which cost between $1,000 to $1,200. It may be more economical for you to buy one and take with you from the beginning of your trip. I guess you would have to find out if anybody rents one and how much it cost. If you did bring your own at least you would still have it with you at the end of…
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I have rheumatoid arthritis and like you need mobility assistance. I am hiring a Whill model F electric fold up wheelchair – it gets delivered to our hotel in Osaka – goes with me on our coach tour then it gets collected from our hotel Tokyo. Maybe this arrangement would suit for you – here is website…
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