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Hey everyone I am a power chair user that uses a hoyer lift. I am afraid to damage my power wheelchair and I wanted to hear other people’s airline experiences.
How did you protect yourself and your wheelchair?
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I don’t use a power chair myself, but I’ve heard from friends who do that a few things really help — like removing anything that sticks out (joystick, headrest, footrests), wrapping the fragile parts with bubble wrap or even pool noodles, and taping clear instructions right on the chair so baggage crew know how to handle it. They also always…
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While not physically protecting, I always recommend taking multiple pictures/videos of your wheelchair when you pass it off so there will be no doubt that it was damaged by the airline or ground staff.
Look up and get in touch with local repair shops so if anything comes up there is no “what should we do?” moment.
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Hello! I will be travelling from Australia to Tokyo with my husband at the end of October.
In Australia we have the Sunflower logo for people with hidden disabilities. I have Fibromyalgia, Diabetes and Arthritis so I am a little slower with my sightseeing and do require frequent downtime to rest.
I read about the HELP MARK symbol in Japan and…
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To obtain the helpmark card does not require any medical documents. You could get it at the station offices of Toei Transport
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Thank you. I will have to see how far their offices are from Shinjuku.
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Hello everyone and thanks for your great help
Does anybody knows of a car rental firm that rent cars with a hand operated gas and brake rather then feet?
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Please contact this company in Mitaka City. They may have one you are looking for.
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Thanks a lot Wilgo
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is there a way to prebook seats on a boat tour that goes from Hiroshima peace museum to Miagima Island (not by ferry rather a sightseeing tour on the way and in the Island)?
their site https://www.aqua-net-h.co.jp/en/heritage/reservation/index.html doesn’t let me make a reservation or booking.
aqua-net-h.co.jp
Book/tickets - Hiroshima World Heritage Sea Route
It will guide you through the Hiroshima World Heritage Sea Route booking method and boarding method.
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On the Japanese version of the site it says that they ask wheelchair users to call about reservations so they can confirm a few points. My guess is the boat might not be fully accessible and might need to ask if you can handle a step or two…
Just a guess though.
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Thanks Josh
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Hello everyone I would like to introduce myself
My name is Oudai Vann, I am 21 years old, I am totally blind and a wheelchair user when I was born and I am from Cambodia
Nice to see you all
I would like to ask everyone a question regarding going to Japan, do you know any organization that provide sponsorship for international people to go to…
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You may want to reach out to DPI Japan as I think some center’s for independent living have internships, but I’m not sure if they cover costs.
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Nice to e-meet you Oudai, and I do hope you get to travel to Japan soon!
I love Cambodia, by the way. I was there about a decade ago. Not very accessible though, sadly! As I am sure you know very well yourself.
Where in Cambodia are you living?
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