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    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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    Josh Grisdale
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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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      Josh Grisdale
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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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