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Elevators at stations are in Japan are operational 99.9% of the time. But that is because they regularly test and maintain them. But during maintenance, there is always a way – these terrifying things!
You get strapped in, wheelchair and all, and it climbs up and down the steps with caterpillar tires.
But, better than “sorry, the elevator is…
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Yeah, I used this a couple of times in Shinjuku and Ebisu.
When stations are under construction or restructuring it could be the only way to reach the platform.
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Omg! I wish I could have used on one of these gadgets before I left Tokyo. I was so unlucky that I had problems with the elevators on the subways 2 times during my 6-day visit to Tokyo. They said there was no elevator at all in one of the stations and I had to use another line. On the other one, they said “we will help you to use the… Read more
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I was wondering what the current restrictions are for mobility scooters for guests travelling to Japan and required to take public transit (local trains, bullet trains, buses, etc.).
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You might want to check out this post:
https://www.tabifolk.com/groups/japan/forum/topic/disability-scooter/
Also. In contact with a recent scooter user who was just in Japan, she’ll hopefully jump into that conversation after she finishes her trip
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Looking to check out Shinjuku’s new Tokyo Kabukicho Tower? Here is some #accessibility information before you go:
accessible-japan.com
Tokyu Kabukicho Tower - Accessible Japan
Tokyu Kabukicho Tower stands as a prominent feature of the city's skyline. It incorporates modern accessibility and can be a fun place to visit or stay.
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Have you been to any of these cities? Do they live up to the hype?
bbc.com
Four cities putting disabled travellers first
With one in six people living with disability, ensuring that cities around the world are accessible to all is vital. But which cities are doing it best, and how?
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Lived in Las Vegas for a while, although that was decades ago now, even back then it was easy to get around in a wheelchair and many attractions we very accessible (restaurants, shows, rides, fun themed areas/shops, etc.). It can be a lot of fun, but expect to spend a lot of money in the process (and that’s not counting the gambling!). If… Read more
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I’ve been to Vegas and London.
The Vegas Strip is very accessible IF all the street elevators are working. If not, you have to zig-zag through the casinos to get anywhere. Getting a cab to/from the airport and Strip is very easy. The cab drivers treat you like you’re like any other person needing a cab. Getting an accessible hotel room is… Read more- View 1 reply
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Have you ever been held against your will at an airport?
wheelchairtravel.org
The Accessibility Feature All Airports Need (But Few Have) - Wheelchair Travel
Without this critical feature and accessible ground transportation, airports can effectively become prisons for wheelchair users.
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Oof, that’s rough. I thought there we buses to the Orlando airport, maybe it was too late though. Definitely not an ideal situation.
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LAX, BUR (Burbank, CA/Bob Hope Airport), and SNA (Orange County, CA/John Wayne Airport) all have sidewalks that leave the airport. Of course, this doesn’t mean drivers will always pay attention. I haven’t needed to use those sidewalks yet.
Generally, it’s known not to arrive late-night at an airport here in the States. In the places where… Read more
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