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According to John Morris’ newsletter, “Some of the major accessibility improvements incorporated into phase one included the installation of an adult changing table (America’s 19th airport with an adult changing table), improved wayfinding (prominent signage with large text), a terminal-wide cane trail, a sensory room, an airside service animal…
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‘Gateway to the world:’ FWA makes strides to be more accessible
Fort Wayne International Airport consulted the operator of WheelchairTravel.org to incorporate more accessible designs at the airport.
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We will be traveling to Japan from June 19th to 27th. Since my child relies on an electric wheelchair for daily mobility, I would like to know where we can find suitable vehicles for electric wheelchairs. We also need a guide who can take us to wheelchair-accessible attractions. If departing from Narita Airport, which hotel areas would… Read more
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Please take a look at;
https://odekakeoffice.jp/en/
https://odekakeoffice.jp/en/2023/06/02/motorized-wheelchairs/
https://odekakeoffice.jp/en/ufaq/b-can-i-ride-with-a-motorized-wheelchair/If the wheelchair you kid is using doesn’t fit on the vehicle, Wilgo is happy to introduce our business associates who drive other type of vehicles.
Wilgo is able…
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If you plan to be in the Yokohama area, I would recommend using One Trail Trans Care Taxi & Tours. https://www.onetrail-yokohama.com/english/
We recently returned from a trip to Japan and this company went above and beyond in all aspects of our trip. I can’t say enough about our experience. If you will be in that area and would like to ask…
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Simple one today folks: How accessible is your town? Tell us below where you’re from and how the access is there!
Bonus points if it’s a part of the world not many have heard of before.
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Not bad. The run-up to Tokyo’s Olympics and Paralympics helped speed up change and Tokyo’s public transportation is great. Unfortunately, small restaurants etc are still a challenge…
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I’m from London UK and although not everywhere is accessible most places are and if they aren’t most do try to provide with ramps, etc. to get into the venues. I know that London hosted a very successful Olympics and Paralympics in 2012 so that has certainly helped push the accessibility in the minds of place’s owners
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SO looking forward to flying home tomorrow!
It’s been a very long 6 weeks.
Will share my experiences in more detail when I get home.
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Safe flight. Take care 😢
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I went to Takaosan yesterday day and stopped for soba at one of the rest stops. Just I was thinking “gee this table is low…” a staff member brought over a tin box and asked “will putting this under the tray help?”
I love meeting people who are thoughtful and also creative.
(Sorry the picture is after eating!)
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I once visited a model rail road museum and the displays were too high for my wheelchair. A staff member came by and handed me a mirror they keep for “wheel friends” of the museum. I absolutely loved that!
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