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  • We hear a lot of varying reports on how different airlines treat passengers with disabilities. Some are great and some are definitely NOT great. Today though, let’s focus on the positives. Do you have any amazing experiences flying with a particular airline that you’d be willing to share? Which airline have you found was the best for you as a…

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    • I’m a wheelchair user and we flew from Heathrow to Singapore, stayed there a few days then on to Sydney with Singapore Air and they were amazing. The crew were incredibly helpful to me and my 2 assistants getting me down the aisle firstly to get me to my seat and then getting the 1 assistant from Economy Class to me in Business Class to go to…

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      • In my experience it’s a combination of the airline and airport crew. I will never forget arriving in Iceland where both the Iceland air staff and the airport staff made an excellent effort. The vehicle that took disabled passengers to the terminal actually had a mechanism that detached the cabin and deposited us on the sidewalk so we did not…

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      • I keep hearing about a special pass one must get for trains and subways for wheelchair users in Tokyo. Should I get one ahead of coming in May? How?

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        Kate

        • If you are referring to a Japanese Government Disability ID, you cannot get one without Residence status in Japan (visiting on holiday as a foreigner does not qualify for this status). While this means you don’t have access to discounts related to disabilities, you are not required to have the ID to get assistance from the Train Attendants if…

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        • Smashing Stereotypes: Assume That I Can - So Maybe I Will! 

          By now many of you may have already seen the brilliant viral video from CoorDown aimed at breaking down some of our society’s ingrained assumptions…

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          • I have watched the video numerous times now - I love it! Great point relating it to travel and how we may experience different reactions in different countries. It is good to remember that before traveling,… Read more
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            • Did you find an accessible way to get to this pool? We looked and couldn’t find one (my chair would have gotten stuck!)

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