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Innovations that help with safety, whether you live with a disability or not, don’t necessarily have to cost as much as we may expect. Reading this article was an interesting peek into the function and safety designs that allow Japan’s train to run the way they do!
www3.nhk.or.jp
QR codes cut costs of subway safety doors | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
Railways across Japan are installing doors on platform edges to keep their passengers safe, but costs are getting in the way. Now, officials with the Tokyo government have found a way to make things radically cheaper.
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That is really cool. Not only people with visual impairments, but for myself as well feel much safer. It would take just one person looking at their smartphone bumping into my joystick to push me on the tracks…
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Have you been to Edinburgh? What are your recommendations?
https://www.simplyemma.co.uk/wheelchair-accessible-things-to-do-edinburgh/
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11 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Edinburgh - Simply Emma
Looking for wheelchair accessible things to do in Edinburgh? Then this accessible guide to visit Edinburgh as a wheelchair user is what you need to make the most of your trip.
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I have been there before I had impaired mobility. I always love Emma’s videos so I will be watching this one!
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What lessons have you learned up as a traveler with a disability?
https://www.cntraveler.com/story/lessons-tips-traveling-with-a-disability
cntraveler.com
10 Valuable Lessons I’ve Learned as a Disabled Traveler
After twenty years of traveling while disabled, this is the advice I'd give my younger, newly-disabled self.
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Research research research!
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Be on time when you’ve made a commitment, incl. all transportation plans. Planes will not wait for you. Make sure anyone accompanying you knows this and is just as responsible.
And, don’t let fear control you. Yes, there’s always a risk of broken equipment when you fly. But, keep in mind that stuff can happen the instant you wheel/walk out of…
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Wow! I’ve never seen a power beach wheelchair! I always feel bad having people push.
I suppose it can’t go in the water though…
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Did you know that Japan has some great places to go scuba diving? Did you know there is a place in Amami Oshima that focuses on accessible marine activities?
Zerogravity is an award-winning marine sports and accommodation facility with a focus on accessibility, offering accessible scuba diving and other marine activities…
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Zerogravity - Accessible Japan
Zerogravity is a marine sports and accommodation facility with a focus on accessibility, offering accessible scuba diving and other marine activities and tours.
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