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Airplane improvements for accessibility
Hello!
I have the opportunity to talk with a major airline about challenges and possible improvements for accessibility.
They want a variety of perspectives so I wanted to ask here about the needs and hopes of everyone.
The discussion has mostly to do with the airplane itself but all ideas are welcome!
What is a challenge for you onboard?…
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Much appreciation for being a part of this important collaboration! Some important things, although not comprehensive, are assuring an aisle chair is on board and in working condition, have movable arm rests for transfers from the aisle chair into traditional seats, have restrooms which are appropriately sized and equipped (ie grab bars)…
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Reply to Active wheelchair repair/rental shop
A broken one-piece frame could mean the whole frame might need to be replaced. Your best bet might be to try a reseller/branch office if they do rental or can offer a fix, like Permobil PKK Japan who resell TiLite active chairs, or Japanese domestic wheelchair companies like TIG Titanium, Miki Mobility, MATSUNAGA. I’m not sure how English…
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Reply to Active wheelchair repair/rental shop
Good evening. I know someone at Wheelchair-rental.jp. They specialize in wheelchair rentals, but they also handle new and used wheelchairs. Their main area is Tokyo. Why not just send them an email? Wheelchair-Rental.jp
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Reply to Active wheelchair repair/rental shop
You can try searching for “福祉” on Google Maps. You should be able to find places that sell wheelchairs. Manual wheelchairs are not very expensive.
Or you can check on Mercari to see if there are any second-hand ones.
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Active wheelchair repair/rental shop
Hello! I’m reaching a little bit out of desperation, my manual “active” wheelchair (aka the small self propelled type that can fold and is a unibody), is broken, the frame has fractured before one of the front wheels.
Currently a resident in the Tokyo area, I have 2 months left before I can go back home and try to get it fix so I’d love to know… Read more - Load More
