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“We just changed the world!”
Adult changing tables are now Minnesota law in all new public restrooms
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Adult changing tables are now Minnesota law in all new public restrooms
When Linda Hood, a marathoner who lost the use of her legs from a virus, became Miss Wheelchair Minnesota in early 2022, she declared it her mission to get adult changing tables in public restrooms.
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This will also damage the economy as it will make it harder for travelers with disabilities, making them possibly choose alternative destinations.
disabilitynewsservice.com
Right to ‘turn up and go’ for disabled rail passengers ‘under serious threat’
The right of disabled people to enjoy spontaneous travel on the rail network is under “serious threat” because of the planned closure of nearly 1,000 ticket offices across England, campaigners warn…
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Here, in the States, not every AMTRAK station is staffed. But, every train has conductors. Those conductors will bring out the ramp or other assistive device for you to board. Admittedly, I don’t know of any person with a disability who didn’t make an advanced reservation since there’s only a certain amount of wheelchair spots on each train.… Read more
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As someone who has NEVER booked ahead when travelling on the train in the UK, this worries me. Of course, I could be more organised and book in advance, but then again, why should I have to? We need need the playing field levelled, not extra tasks to keep in mind just to take the same trip that an able-bodied person can take without thinking.
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Has anyone in a wheelchair been to Shiraito Falls? I’m wondering how do-able it is and if anyone has any advice.
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I have not been myself, however I was trying to find more information and found that there are at least 4 Shiraito Falls (a couple near Fuji-san, and the others farther away). Do you know which specifically or have more information?
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Good news! OSAKA WORLD EXPO 2025 will have Special Tickets for “guests with a disability certificate”: https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/overview/ticket_information/ (Scroll down the website for this and other ticket options.)
expo2025.or.jp
World Expo 2025 will be held in Osaka, Kansai, Japan! Designing Future Society for Our Lives.
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There's a new "Excellence in Accessible Tourism" category at the 2023 Australian Tourism Awards (and GetAboutAble is the official sponsor)GetAboutAble is proud to partner with the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in 2023 as the exclusive sponsor of the new Excellence in Accessible Tourism Awards…
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This is excellent - awarding places that are doing well is just as important, if not more important, than pointing out places that are not doing it right.
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