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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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Wheelchair or scooter?
When I travel abroad, I usually hire a scooter for outdoors and an electric wheelchair for indoors.
We are coming to Japan in September and will be staying in five different locations. This means moving a scooter and a wheelchair will probably be too hard.
So, I have rented a Whill model F.
Anybody know if this is suitable…
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It is designed for both indoor and outdoors and you see them frequently. No problems in restaurants (more than any other wheelchair anyway).
You may be able to rent an extra batter as well. Then less to worry about when going long distances.
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Hello.
I run a taxi company in Osaka for people with disabilities. I also use Whill. I think the F model is a great, compact, and good model, but compared to the C2 model, it is significantly less capable of overcoming bumps and running on gravel roads. Kyoto’s shrines and temples have many gravel roads, so you may have some difficulty…
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My next professional trip to Japan
Hello from Paris (France)
As an accessible travel consultant working with a tour operator in France, I will be in Japan for a 10-day scouting trip from February 9 to 20. Tokyo, Kyoto, and Nara are my three stops. It would be a pleasure to meet you if you would like to share your experiences, tips and tricks on accessibility, or anything else…
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Hi Marie,
Thank you for your message — I’d be happy to share what I can.
In Tokyo, I can recommend cultural experiences that let wheelchair users enjoy “Japan” comfortably (for example, traditional culture/hands-on activities that are accessible).
And in Kyoto and Nara, I can introduce English-speaking care taxis and professional caregivers if…
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Best memory/trip from 2025
Well, only a few hours left of 2025 here in Japan…
what was the best trip you took in 2025 or a favorite memory?
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Repair wheelchair
Hej Hello, we arrived in Japan for 10+ days ago and my father’s wheelchair couldn’t handle all the bumps from the road so I wonder where we can repair the front (previously I wrote rear, but I meant the tiny front wheels) wheels or buy some new parts?
The wheels are pretty much bent and can barely take my father’s weight and the height of…
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Hi! I’m not sure whether we can repair your father’s wheelchair directly, but I can introduce places in Osaka where you may be able to rent a wheelchair or buy replacement parts / a new wheelchair.
If you need help, please feel free to contact me at: flatcare2025@gmail.com
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What type of wheelchair? Likely @tak is your best option for getting connected in Osaka. There is also https://www.ngt-k.com/en/ in Osaka.
If it is just tightening some screws/bolts, or even patching a tire, often bicycle shops are kind enough to do little things.
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