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Hi, everyone!
I’m Vanessa, I’m Brazilian, I use a manual wheelchair, and I have a genetic condition called osteogenesis imperfecta (OI type I).
I always wanted to see the world, but I thought it was impossible… (unfortunately, it’s easy to believe what others tell us). Over the years, I gained more independence and started taking short…
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Welcome! I believe I am the Josh that was mentioned 🙂
Looking forward to helping you on your journey – there are growing number of experts in the Japan group all willing to do the same.
I hope that you can join @Anthony_TWIA in making the Brazil group buzz with information as well!
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Welcome to the Tabifolk community, Vanessa 😃. I haven’t been anywhere else in Asia other than Singapore, and I found it a wonderful, accessible island nation. Happy travels
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Hotels for hoist users P3
Hi everyone!
I just booked my flight to Japan in September for a 2-week stay — super excited! Now I’m working on accessible accommodation and could use some help.
I’ve read that the following hotels might work with a hoist (or be compatible with bed raisers), and I’m hoping someone can check with them for details:
Tokyo Dome Hotel (not near…
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Will you be bringing your own hoist?
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Newbie
Hi everyone, new to this group. I am a powered wheelchair user living in Australia, travelling to Japan in May and a cruise to New Zealand in November.
For Japan I have booked accommodation at this stage in Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Tokyo Disney. Looking into hotel transfers from Narita airport at the moment and accessible tickets for…
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Hi!
Really happy to have you here! My name is Josh and I run both Accessible Japan and tabifolk. Looking forward to helping you find answers in the Japan group, and seeing the info you can share about your home country and other places you have been!
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Hello,
We are happy to assist you in airport transfers as well as any transfers here in Tokyo area.
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A good article on choosing the train vs risking a flight. If you had both a train and plane option for your destination, which would you choose?
mdaquest.org
Train travel may offer a more accessible option for people with disabilities frustrated by airline mishandling of mobility devices.
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Plane because it’s quicker, unless the train route is known for the views.
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Eurostar Delight!
On both occasions when I have taken the Eurostar (the most recent being last month), I have found the experience extremely pleasant. What’s more, with capped fares for disabled passengers and one companion, plus an automatic upgrade to first class, it’s a touch of elegance that remains affordable.
It took us just under three hours to travel…
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How is booking done? Can you book accessible seating online?
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Eurostar is amazing. For those immunocompromised I’d recommend to still mask as the ventilation is not great (the air changes don’t feel constant or enough) but it’s definitely better in First Class. We travel both times measuring with our CO2 meter.
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